In a recent incident, a bus falls on a Hyundai Elite i20. The i20 is a premium hatchback which has been doing exceptionally well in our market since 2014. Ever since, it has received three generational changes to what it is today. However, the model in question belongs to the last generation of the lineup. Elite i20 made the transition of the moniker into modern times. In its latest avatar, the premium hatchback boasts a decent 3-star safety rating at the Global NCAP. For now, let us take a look at the details of this real-life incident.
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Bus Falls on Hyundai i20
This post comes from amphetamine_addiction on Instagram. The visuals tell a riveting story. Although the minute details of this case are not available, we still get to see what’s going on in the video clip. A bus has fallen on top of an i20. It looks like the car was parked on the side of the road when the bus driver perhaps lost control and ended up falling on the hatchback. What is so impressive is the fact that the side pillars of the i20 have sustained the impact and a still standing tall. That reflects the strength of the vehicle. While we can’t just the entire build quality from this case, it is still a healthy sign. There are no reports of anyone getting injured in this case.
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In the subsequent part of the video, a towing truck is seen trying to pull the bus away. It is picking the bus up and pulling it. However, due to the angle, the job is slightly tricky. Finally, the bus is lifted off the car. It is clear that there is no significant damage to the exterior of the i20. This is an impressive display by the Korean car. Still, this doesn’t mean that the i20 owners can drive carelessly and hope that their car will protect them in undesirable situations. The safety ratings of cars are not excuses to drive recklessly.
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Author’s Note
Hyundai i20 is a prominent product in the premium hatchback segment in India. This segment is led by Maruti Baleno. We must iterate that the videos on the internet should not be taken as proof to judge the build quality of any car. Only proper NCAP tests are designed in such a way that every aspect of a car is tested. This includes its body strength, as well as the effectiveness of the safety equipment on offer. Therefore, we must rely solely on the official NCAP ratings and take such videos on social media with a pinch of salt.
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