Kia Seltos Achieves Record 5-Star Bharat NCAP Rating; Emerges as Highest Scoring ICE Vehicle Tested to Date

• All-New Kia Seltos secures a 5-star safety rating in Bharat New Car Assessment Program (BNCAP)
• Sets a new safety benchmark with the highest Adult Occupant Protection score among ICE vehicles in BNCAP history
• Achieves a combined score of 76.70, the highest across ICE vehicles tested under BNCAP to date
• Scores highest-ever 31.70 points for Adult Occupant Protection; and 45.00 points for Child Occupant Protection – one of the highest in its category, reinforcing its focus on comprehensive occupant safety

New Kia Seltos has secured a 5-star safety rating under the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (BNCAP), achieving the highest Adult Occupant Protection score among ICE vehicles tested under BNCAP, along with a strong Child Occupant Protection score – one of the highest recorded, and emerging as the highest-scoring ICE vehicle overall.

This milestone sets a new benchmark in automotive safety, establishing the Seltos as the reference point for ICE vehicle safety under India’s official crash test program.

The certification was formally presented to Kia India at a special ceremony, where Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Minister of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), handed over the BNCAP certificate.

On this significant milestone, Mr. Gwanggu Lee, MD and CEO of Kia India said, “Safety is an integral part of Kia’s product philosophy as we continue our journey towards becoming one of the most trusted mobility brands in India. The All-New Kia Seltos achieving a 5-star rating, along with the highest-ever Adult Occupant Protection score across ICE vehicles under BNCAP, across ICE vehicles under BNCAP, with one of the strongest Child Occupant Protection scores recorded to date, has emerged as the highest-scoring ICE vehicle overall under BNCAP.