For further information, to follow and share:  twitter.com/@globalncap  Review the 2017 NV200 crash safety ratings from the IIHS and NHTSA to see how well passengers are protected in front, rear and side impact collisions. Chill Out in the NP200 ICE Half-Tonne Bakkie, Be Cool this Summer in the New Nissan NP200 ICE. Using the child seats recommended by Toyota, the Yaris achieved a three-star rating for child occupant protection. The NP300 Hardbody showed incompatibilities with the recommended CRS. Hyundai i20  Using the child seats recommended by Hyundai, the i20 achieved a two-star rating for child occupant protection explained by the limited protection offered to the 3-year-old dummy and lack of ISOFIX anchorages. We get it. Kia Picanto  Global NCAP encourages manufacturers to improve the safety levels of cars sold in the region. The Best Blackout Ever : Meet the Nissan NP200 Stealth. Book A Service  |   The manufacturer did not yet offer an explanation to this problem, but the child seat manufacturer which is also investigating took immediate action and removed the Picanto from their recommended list of cars for this CRS model. You must have JavaScript enabled to experience the new Autoblog. Nissan’s NP200 is backed by a six-year or 150 000km warranty To some it will never be a Champ but to many others the best-value compact bakkie has just become a little bit better. Safety equipment in South Africa does not offer Electronic Stability Control (ESC), side body airbags and side curtain airbags which are standard in Europe. Thanks for that. Airbags are not a substitute for seatbelts, passengers must always wear seatbelts. The four models tested show a wide range of safety performance, from zero to three stars for adult protection, with the Nissan NP300 ‘Hardbody’ scoring the lowest ratings which result in a high probability of life-threatening injury in a crash. Please follow the instructions below to enable JavaScript in your browser. About Global NCAP  This performance showed a significant risk of injuries for the driver despite the car being equipped with double frontal airbags. The automobile industry must agree to meet the UN recommendations on vehicle safety standards across all market regions, including Africa, so all passengers can be protected in the event of a crash.”, Nissan NP300 ‘Hardbody’  “A trio of three-star results are acceptable but the zero star Nissan NP300 is shockingly bad. The i20 achieved a three-star rating for adult occupant protection in the frontal crash test at 64km/h. The FIA Foundation is an independent UK registered charity which supports an international programme of activities promoting road safety, the environment and sustainable mobility. Read the full crash test report  Since 2011 you have been able to upgrade your NP200 1.6, eight-valve base model with a safety and comfort features package that adds an aircon, two front airbags and anti-lock braking (with electronic brake force distribution at all four wheels) to the bakkie. facebook.com/BloombergDotOrg  Group 1 Nissan sells nationally throughout South Africa from the following branches: Nissan Kuils River Western Cape Eastern Cape RECALL DATE: Switch to State Farm and save an average of $536* on your car insurance. Watch the crash test video  ©2020 Verizon Media. twitter.com/FIAFdn  The vehicle structure collapsed during the crash test and it was rated as unstable. Nissan NP300 ‘Hardbody’  Bloomberg Philanthropies encompasses all of Michael R. Bloomberg’s charitable activities, including his foundation and his personal giving. Saul Billingsley, Executive Director of the FIA Foundation said,  The car offers seatbelt pre-tensioners for both front passengers and seatbelt reminder for the driver. Kia Picanto  Watch the crash test video  For further information, to follow and share:  You can contact one of our showrooms in the Eastern or Western Cape to find out more if you would like to test drive a NP200 or enquire about feature upgrades. Collins Khumalo, CEO of the AA of South Africa said. The car offers seatbelt pre-tensioners for both front passengers and seatbelt reminder for the driver only. The car included seatbelts with pre-tensioners for both front passengers. The vehicle structure was rated as stable while the footwell area was rated as unstable. However, a few people had an issue with the absence of comprehensive crash protection on the entry-level models. www.globalncap.org  The detachment of the ISOFIX anchorages for the 3 years old CRS during the test explains the low score for child occupant protection. 021 887 6900, Nissan Uitenhage “What these results show is that three vehicles priced lower than the Nissan produced three-star ratings for adult occupancy indicating that safety does not have to be tied to price. Collins Khumalo, CEO of the AA of South Africa said,  The steering wheel column did not collapse penetrating the passengers’ compartment, creating an additional risk for the driver as it moved straight into the dummy chest. Launched back in 2008 to great fanfare, the NP200 impressed Nissan fans with its 800kg load capacity, spritely engine and zippy attitude. Our aim is to ensure ‘Safe, Clean, Fair and Green’ mobility for all, playing a part to ensure a sustainable future through:  Because the only safe way for young children to travel is properly restrained in a child seat, the assessment checks how compatible the car is with the child seats recommended by the manufacturer, as well as the protection provided in the crash test. Watch the crash test video  "All car companies have the technology to make safe cars. Nissan NP200 is One of SA’s Top Selling Vehicles! Nissan also claims the car benefits from a so-called ‘safety shield’ but this is grossly misleading. A drop down menu will appear. Contact Us  |   The NP300 ‘Hardbody’ achieved two stars for child occupant protection, the low result is mainly explained by the decision of the car manufacturer to install one of the Child seats without following Child seat manufacturer clear instructions. The i20 structure is different to that of the European model. It only takes a few seconds. Toyota Yaris  They also emphasize that cars may not be what they seem based purely on looks and descriptions and that until many more vehicles are tested, this issue may be a much bigger problem throughout Africa than we originally believed.”  “  Download crash test image  Bloomberg Philanthropies works in more than 120 countries around the world to ensure better, longer lives for the greatest number of people. www.aa.co.za  This helps to ensure that the NP200 remains one of the best-value compact bakkies around.. The NP300 ‘Hardbody’ is ridiculously misnamed as its body shell has collapsed. Global NCAP and the Automobile Association (AA) South Africa launch the second round of #SaferCarsForAfrica crash test results today with the welcome support of the FIA Foundation and Bloomberg Philanthropies.