Kia Syros Earns 5-Star Safety Rating in Bharat NCAP Crash Tests

Ganpat Singh Chouhan

April 11, 2025 . Auto Safety News India — The newly launched Kia Syros has secured a 5-star safety rating in the latest crash tests conducted by Bharat NCAP (BNCAP), marking a significant achievement in the compact SUV segment. With top scores in both Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and Child Occupant Protection (COP), the Syros stands out as one of the safest vehicles in its category.

Top Marks for Adult and Child Safety

In BNCAP’s stringent testing protocols, the Kia Syros earned:

30.21 out of 32 in Adult Occupant Protection (AOP)
44.42 out of 49 in Child Occupant Protection (COP)

These results underline Kia’s commitment to safety across its vehicle lineup, offering consumers greater peace of mind on Indian roads.

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Performance in Crash Scenarios

The Syros was evaluated in multiple crash scenarios and excelled across the board:

Frontal Offset Deformable Barrier Test: Scored 14.21 out of 16
Side Offset Deformable Barrier Test: Achieved a perfect score of 16 out of 16

These figures confirm that the Syros offers robust structural integrity and effective restraint systems designed to minimize injury in the event of a crash.

Tested Variants

Bharat NCAP conducted tests on two key variants of the Syros:

HTX+ Petrol-DCT (Top Variant)
HTK(O) Petrol-MT (Mid Variant)

Both versions performed exceptionally well, showcasing consistency in safety standards across the model range.

A Strong Statement in the Compact SUV Segment

With this 5-star rating, the Kia Syros joins an elite group of vehicles meeting the highest safety benchmarks under Bharat NCAP, the Indian equivalent of global NCAP standards. This milestone is expected to strengthen Kia’s position in the competitive compact SUV market and boost consumer confidence in homegrown safety evaluation systems.

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Ganpat Singh Chouhan: My name is Ganpat Singh Choughan. I am an experienced content writer with 7 years of expertise in the field. Currently, I contribute to Daily Kiran, creating engaging and informative content across a variety of categories including technology, health, travel, education, and automobiles. My goal is to deliver accurate, insightful, and captivating information through my words to help readers stay informed and empowered.