Kia Seltos Secures 5-Star BNCAP Rating in Latest Crash Tests

The Kia Seltos managed to secure more points than the Tata Sierra and the Maruti Suzuki Victoris in the BNCAP crash tests.

Kia Seltos BNCAP

The Kia Seltos managed to secure more points than the Tata Sierra and the Maruti Suzuki Victoris in the BNCAP crash tests. 

Kia Seltos received a 5-star rating in Bharat NCAP crash tests conducted in 2026. Bharat NCAP tested the HTE O GTX D1.5 CRDi VGT 6AT variant. The SUV weighs 1771 kg and originates from India. 

The Kia Seltos scored 31.70 out of 32 in adult protection. It scored 45.00 out of 49 in child protection. The frontal offset deformable barrier test gave 15.70 out of 16 points. The side movable deformable barrier test gave 16 out of 16 points. The side pole impact test met requirements. 

Kia Seltos BNCAP

Frontal crash tests provided good protection to heads of driver and passenger. Airbags deployed correctly with pretensioners and load-limiters. Side tests protected head, thorax, chest, and pelvis regions.  

Kia Seltos BNCAP

Child tests used JOIE i-SPIN 360 restraints with ISOFIX. Dynamic scores reached 24 out of 24. Installation scores were 12 out of 12. The structure stayed stable in offset test. No knee airbag exists for driver or passenger. Rear centre lacks three-point belt. 

Kia Seltos BNCAP

Safety features include ESC, seat belt reminders, and pedestrian protection as standard.

Comparison Table: Where Does The Seltos Stand?

ModelAdult Points (/32)Child Points (/49)Adult StarsChild Stars
Kia Seltos31.7045.0055
Tata Sierra31.1444.7355
Citroen C3 Aircross27.0540.0054
Citroen Basalt26.1935.9044
Tata Curvv29.5043.6655
Maruti Suzuki Victoris31.664355