The latest set of Euro NCAP crash tests has revealed that the fourth-generation Suzuki Swift hatchback has scored 3 stars. The hatchback secured 26.9 points out of 40 in adult occupant protection (67 percent) and 32.1 points out of 49 in child occupant protection (65 percent). Its vulnerable road users and safety assist scores stood at 76 percent and 62 percent, respectively. The model was rated on four parameters, including front, lateral, and rear impact tests and rescue and extrication.
New Suzuki Swift Crash Test – Euro NCAP
It’s important to note that the Euro-spec Swift comes equipped with ADAS technology, offering features such as autonomous emergency braking, lane assist system, speed assist, and driver fatigue detection. The tested model also has front and side airbags, rear Isofix child mounts, load limiters, pretensioners, and seatbelt reminders for all occupants.
For adult occupant safety, the new Swift scored 10.5/16 points, 11.5/16 points, and 4/4 points in the frontal, lateral, and rear impacts, respectively. In child occupant safety, its rescue and extrication crash test performance (8 to 10-year-olds) score stood at 0.8 out of 4 (poor protection) and 14.1 out of 24 points, respectively. In child safety and CRS installation checks, the hatchback got 6 out of 13 points and 2 out of 12 points, respectively.
In the Vulnerable Road Users (VRU) test, which includes pedestrian and cyclist head, pelvis, femur, knee, and tibia injuries, the new Suzuki Swift gained 29.2 points out of 36. Its VRU impact mitigation systems score was 18.8 points out of 27. As per the Euro NCAP crash test results, the hatchback’s AEB (autonomous emergency braking) system detected other vehicles, giving adequate performance. Its AEB pedestrians, AEB cyclist, AEB motorcyclists, and lane support motorcyclist scores stood at 5.7/9, 7.8/8, 3.3/6, and 2/3 points, respectively.