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Safety Tests on Budget Cars in South Africa

Up until 2020 the Automobile Association tested 15 across a range of brands for safety, focusing primarily on budget and best selling models.

Up until 2020 the Global NCAP and Automobile Association tested 16 cars across a range of brands for safety, focusing primarily on budget and best selling models. The test conducted focused on the cheapest variant of those models. Below is a list of cars ranging from least safe to most safe with star ratings. Charts are courtesy of Global NCAP. To view the full reports, videos and charts go to Global NCAP.


1
Chery QQ3 – No Airbags
  • Tested model: Chery QQ3
  • Body type: 5 Door Hatchback
  • Year of publication: 2017


2
Great Wall Steed 5 – No Airbags

  • Tested model: Great Wall Steed 5
  • Body type: 4 Door Pick Up
  • Year of publication: 2020


3
Nissan NP300 Hardbody – 2 Airbags
  • Tested model: Nissan P300 Hardbody
  • Body type: 4 Door Pick-Up
  • Year of publication: 2018


4
Datsun GO+ – 1 Airbag
  • Tested model: Datsun GO+, RHD
  • Body type: 5 Door Hatchback
  • Year of publication: 2017


5
Haval H1 – 2 Airbags
  • Tested model: Haval H1
  • Body type: 5 Door SUV
  • Year of publication: 2020


6
Renault Kwid – 2 Airbags
  • Tested model: Renault Kwid
  • Body type: 5 Door Compact
  • Year of publication: 2020


7
Suzuki Ignis – 2 Airbags
  • Tested model: Suzuki Ignis
  • Body type: 5 Door Compact Hatchback
  • Year of publication: 2019


8
Honda Amaze – 2 Airbags
  • Tested model: Honda Amaze
  • Body type: 5 Door Sedan
  • Year of publication: 2019


9
Hyundai i20 – 2 Airbags
  • Tested model: Hyundai i20
  • Body type: 5 Door Hatchback
  • Year of publication: 2018


10
Kia Picanto – 1 Airbag
  • Tested model: Kia Picanto
  • Body type: 5 Door Hatchback
  • Year of publication: 2018


11
Toyota Avanza – 2 Airbags
  • Tested model: Toyota Avanza
  • Body type: 5 Door MPV
  • Year of publication: 2019


12
Toyota Yaris – 2 Airbags
  • Tested model: Toyota Yaris, RHD
  • Body type: 5 Door Hatchback
  • Year of publication: 2018


13
Volkswagen Polo Vivo – 2 Airbags
  • Tested model: Volkswagen Polo Vivo
  • Body type: 5 Door Hatchback
  • Year of publication: 2017


14
Renault Sandero – 2 Airbags
  • Tested model: Renault Sandero
  • Body type: 5 Door Hatchback
  • Year of publication: 2017


15
Toyota Etios – 2 Airbags
  • Tested model: Toyota Etios
  • Body type: 5 Door Hatchback
  • Year of publication: 2017


16
Mahindra XUV 300 – 2 Airbags
  • Tested model: Mahindra XUV 300, RHD
  • Body type: 5 Door SUV
  • Year of publication: 2020

 

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