Skoda Slavia and Volkswagen Virtus get 5-star ratings in adult occupant protection
Global NCAP’s according toIn adult occupant protection, both the sedans scored 29.71 out of 34 points. In the front impact test, the Skoda Slavia and the Volkswagen Virtus offer better protection for the head, neck, knees and thighs of the driver and passenger. Chest protection for the front passengers was also decent. In the side impact test, both the sedans showed decent protection for the head, chest and abdomen. Got good protection for pelvis area as well. In the side pole impact test, the curtain airbags provided decent protection to the head, abdomen and pelvis area. Although the protection of the chest was very less.
Skoda Slavia and Volkswagen Virtus: 5-star rating in child occupant protection
Skoda Slavia and Volkswagen Virtus scored 42 out of 49 points in child occupant protection. The child seat provides head protection for a 3-year-old child during a frontal impact test. However, for 18-year-old passengers, the seat also provided complete protection by preventing head exposure.
Skoda Slavia and Volkswagen Virtus: Safety Features
Made in India Skoda Slavia and Volkswagen Virtus come equipped with safety features that include three-point seatbelts for all seats including middle rear, adjustable headrests for all passengers, 6 airbags (driver, front passenger, 2 curtain, driver side, front passenger side), child lock and coffee.
Other safety features include seat belt warning, ISOFIX child seat anchorage, speed sensing door lock, park distance control (rear), rear view camera, multi-collision brake, brake disc wiping, tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), rain and light sensors. , hill hold control, electronic stability control, electronic differential lock system (XDS, and XDS+) and side impact protection beams in the doors.