In the latest video from the largest carmaker in the country, Maruti Suzuki, the crumple zone is explained using the example of the Fronx. Maruti cars will be participating in the Bharat NCAP testing procedure. It is an indigenous agency created on the blueprint of the Global NCAP to award safety ratings to cars. In fact, it also tests the efficiency and effectiveness of the safety equipment on offer in any car. For this post, let us take a look at the details of how Maruti Suzuki tests its cars for crashworthiness.
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Maruti Fronx Crumple Zone Explained
This video comes from Maruti Suzuki on YouTube. It captures the entire testing procedure. Before sending a car for mass production, Maruti Suzuki performs 50 tests on its vehicles. These are done to test the build quality of the exterior and the efficacy of the passive safety features and equipment like airbags and crumple zones. In essence, the car is divided into two parts – two crumple zones at the front and rear, and a safety zone in between. The crumple zones are designed to absorb the impact from both ends. Essentially, it prevents the damage from entering the cabin.
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All cars have this feature. That is the reason why you would encounter so many cars getting easily damaged at the front or rear. These components are designed to easily crumple so as to reduce the impact of the collision. Apart from that, the video also showcases the dummies used for crash tests. These are calibrated in such a manner that a real-life situation is created. They are placed on the seats accordingly. After the crash, the damage to these dummies is also recorded to infer the kind of damage the real occupants would sustain. Finally, after the collision, the condition of the cabin is analysed to see how well the elements behaved during the crash.
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Author’s Note
We must understand that car manufacturers perform rigorous testing before any new product. That is why we suggest our readers to never modify the original dimensions of any car. The company tests all components for the best safety and performance. Tweaking these will invariably compromise safety. Moreover, the introduction of Bharat NCAP will make carmakers more responsible in ensuring that they deliver the safest products to the customers. People are getting more conscious about the safety ratings of cars before making a purchase decision. Hence, the overall road safety will go up. We shall have to wait to check out the performances of Maruti cars in Bharat NCAP testing.
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