India, Feb. 14 -- Global NCAP has just announced that the Nexon facelift has scored five stars in its crash test. The sub-4 metre compact SUV scored 32.22 points out of 34 in adult protection and 44.52 points out of 49 in child protection. It is important to note that it was the first generation of Nexon was the first Indian car to score a five-star rating in the GNCAP crash test back in 2018.

The bodyshell integrity and footwell area were reported as stable by Global NCAP and the Nexon was also equipped with side impact protection doors. The protection offered to the driver's and passenger's head and neck was good. The driver's and passenger's chests showed adequate protection. The driver's and passenger's knees showed good protection. ...