Suzuki's Vitara model achieves a four-star rating in European New Car Assessment Program's collision assessment
The Suzuki e-Vitara, a popular compact SUV, boasts an impressive array of safety features designed to protect both its occupants and vulnerable road users.
In the realm of child safety, the e-Vitara scored an impressive 85%, offering good protection for all critical body regions of child dummies. However, it's worth noting that no new information about Child Occupant Protection, Vulnerable Road Users protection, or rear impact performance was provided in this review.
The e-Vitara's Dual Sensor Brake Support II is a standout feature, effectively avoiding or mitigating collisions with pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists, especially in crossing and intersection scenarios. Regrettably, it does not react to pedestrians approaching from the rear of the car.
The e-Vitara's front passenger airbag can be deactivated to allow the safe use of a rearward-facing child seat, but the car does not have a system to detect if a child has been left behind.
In the Adult Occupant Protection category, the e-Vitara received a 77% rating. This is commendable, but it's important to remember that safety is an ongoing pursuit, and manufacturers are always striving to improve.
The e-Vitara's safety assist features resulted in a 72% rating. Notable among these features is the advanced e-Call system and multi-collision braking, which work together to ensure assistance in emergencies and help prevent subsequent collisions.
Lane support is available in the e-Vitara, featuring both lane-keeping and emergency lane departure correction functions. In addition, the e-Vitara is equipped with Intelligent Speed Assistance, combining camera and digital map data to display local speed limits and provide optional speed limiting.
Rear impact performance for the e-Vitara was more reassuring, with good whiplash tests for both front and rear seats. In the full-width frontal test, rear passenger protection for the head and chest was rated as marginal. However, the frontal offset test resulted in stable passenger compartment and good protection for knees and femurs.
The e-Vitara received a 79% rating in Vulnerable Road Users protection, a testament to its commitment to safety for all road users. Unfortunately, it does not have a system to prevent doors from opening onto cyclists.
Installation of child restraints in the e-Vitara was straightforward, making it a practical choice for families. The vehicle is also equipped with seatbelt reminders as standard for front and rear passengers.
In conclusion, the Suzuki e-Vitara offers a robust suite of safety features, providing a high level of protection for its occupants and contributing to the safety of other road users. While it excels in many areas, there is always room for improvement, and we look forward to seeing how Suzuki continues to enhance the e-Vitara's safety features in the future.
