Hyundai i20 Adjudged As One Of The Most Safest Car By Euro NCAP

Hyundai i20 owners in India has a reason to rejoice. You are driving one of the most safest car of 2009, this is not just our words but from Euro NCAP. We are pretty sure that most of you might  have heard about Euro NCAP, but if at all it is a new term for you, here is our short description about Euro NCAP.It is  a well renowned  and independent establishment which asses the safety parameters and performance of a car sold in Europe. They are not just a stand alone organization but backed by seven European governments. 

This year, first time in it’s history Euro NCAP released a list of five top scorers  in their safety assessment for the year 2009 . Hyundai i20 found a place in such an elite list of performers. While Hyundai i20 stood at fourth position, VW Golf VI bagged the top spot. Honda Insight and  Toyota Prius were declared as second and third position winners. Toyota Avensis, Volvo XC60 and Opel/Vauxhall Astra jointly won fifth position.

“This is the first time we can calculate results that demonstrate an overall safety performance. Even though these cars excel in different areas of safety, their presence in the top-five list indicates that they are among the top safety achievers of the year” said Dr Michiel van Ratingen, Secretary General of Euro NCAP.

Hyundai i20 scored  88% in adult occupant safety assessment  test. Same time this beautiful hot hatchback secured  83%, 64% and 86% in child occupant, pedestrian and safety assist tests respectively. With these exceptional scores in individual tests Hyundai i20 easily managed to score five stars in compiled score.

So those paid a premium to purchase Hyundai i20 will definitely get delighted with this  remarkable achievement. Stay tuned for such interesting news.

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