Renault Kiger Made in India Improves to 4 Stars in Global NCAP

India-Made Renault Kiger Gets Improved Global NCAP 4 Star Rating

Published November 11, 2026

The India-made Renault Kiger has achieved a significant safety upgrade in the latest Global NCAP tests under the Safer Cars for Africa programme. The compact SUV scored four stars for adult occupant protection and three stars for child occupant protection.

This marks a clear improvement over the earlier two-airbag version of the Kiger, which had received only two stars for adult protection and one star for child protection.

After Renault updated the model with six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC) and ISOFIX mounts as standard, the company voluntarily submitted the revised version for testing.

Key Test Results

In the adult occupant protection category, the Kiger scored 25.20 points out of 34. Protection for the head, abdomen and pelvis was generally good in side impacts, while chest protection was adequate or marginal in some areas. However, the body shell and footwell were rated unstable, and one door opened during the side impact test.

For child occupant protection, the score stood at 30.21 points out of 49. The 18-month-old dummy received full protection in both frontal and side tests. The three-year-old dummy showed some shortcomings, including head contact with the vehicle interior in the frontal test and zero points for side head protection.

The updated Kiger also met Global NCAP requirements for ESC, seatbelt reminders and pedestrian protection under UN127 regulations.

What This Means

Global NCAP CEO Richard Woods welcomed the improvements, saying:

“It’s satisfying to see the safety improvements Renault has introduced with the updated Kiger in South Africa. It demonstrates what can be achieved when a manufacturer seeks to prioritise safety, and it shows why six airbags must become a standard requirement.”

The tested Kiger is manufactured in India and exported to markets including South Africa. The current India-spec Kiger, following its 2025 facelift, also comes with six airbags as standard across the range.

This improved rating strengthens the Kiger’s safety credentials in the competitive sub-compact SUV segment.

Image Source: Global NCAP

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