Conclusion
Just think back to the Kwid, and how Renault put a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system in an entry-level car and took the segment by surprise. Fast forward to today, and almost every new car under Rs. 10 lakhs has an infotainment system. The same can be done with safety, and it would benefit us in ways that are exponentially more significant than convenience. But as said before, change is happening. Companies are not being given enough credit for their efforts in bringing safety features down in price. Take Ford, for example, their smallest offering – Figo can be bought with 6-airbags, while that is not the cheapest car in the market, it still deserves some credit.
But with stringent budget constraints and long lists of wants, we customers are not making it easy for these companies. If we are able to look at the bigger picture, and demand for more safety instead of more gizmos. We give the brands a long-lasting motivation to make safety features something universal, like the steering wheel. I urge everyone to make themselves more aware of the crash testing norms and their importance and also, make the people around you more aware of vehicle safety.
Safety In Budget Cars
– Mass-market cars should offer better standard safety
– Very few cars in India with a 5-star safety rating
– 6-7 airbags are only seen in top-end variants
