Hyundai Automotive South Africa has moved to reassure customers and stakeholders that the Hyundai Grand i10 meets all compulsory safety standards required by South African law, following recent scrutiny of the model’s safety rating.
The company’s statement follows a media release by the Automobile Association of South Africa referencing the vehicle’s zero star adult occupant safety rating under Global NCAP. Hyundai stressed that such ratings are independent assessments and are not a requirement for regulatory approval in South Africa.
Local approval is determined by compliance with 53 specifications enforced by the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications. These cover key areas such as braking performance, frontal impact protection, airbags, door latch integrity and child restraint anchorage systems. Hyundai confirmed that the Grand i10 meets every one of these requirements.
“Safety is deeply embedded in Hyundai’s global and local product philosophy,” says Stanley Anderson, chief executive officer of Hyundai Automotive South Africa. “The Hyundai Grand i10 has been engineered to meet all South African road and safety requirements, and NRCS confirmation provides credible assurance to our customers and stakeholders that these standards have been independently verified.”
He concluded by stating that “Hyundai Automotive South Africa remains engaged with relevant regulators and industry bodies to deliver vehicles that meet the needs of South African motorists, while working closely with its global original equipment manufacturer to respond to increasingly stringent safety requirements.”
