Renault Duster scores a 5-star BNCAP safety rating

The only Renault model in India with a 5-star BNCAP safety rating.

BNCAP tested the Evolution, Techno and Iconic 1.3T variants. But, the ratings are valid across trims/variants.

Frontal offset deformable barrier test: 14.49 out of 16 points

Side movable deformable barrier test: 16 out of 16 points

Side pole impact test: OK

Frontal impact test: 8 out of 8 points

Side crash test: 4 out of 4 points

Dynamic score: 24 out of 24 points

CRS Installation score: 12 out of 12 points

Vehicle assessment score: 9 out of 13 points

The Adult Occupant Protection ratings of the Kia Seltos and Tata Sierra are marginally better.

• 6 airbags, hill-hold control, hill-descent control, ESP, TPMS and ISOFIX are standard.
• Higher variants get adaptive cruise control, auto-emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot detection, etc.