Haval Jolion and Kia Sonet receive poor Global NCAP safety ratings

Haval Jolion and Kia Sonet receive poor Global NCAP safety ratings

Kia Sonet and Haval Jolion score poorly in latest #SaferCarsForAfrica test

Popular models join a growing list of vehicles to receive poor crash-test ratings

One and two stars: Kia Sonet and GWM Jolion fail SA safety tests

South Africa’s entry-level car market is back in the spotlight after the latest #SaferCarsForAfrica crash tests revealed weak safety performance from two popular models. The Kia Sonet and GWM Jolion, both strong sellers locally, posted low ratings for adult occupant protection, highlighting ongoing gaps in basic safety features.

Kia Sonet Scores 1-Star At Global NCAP Safety Test

The Kia Sonet smashed itself to a one-star Adult Occupancy Protection score at the Global New Car Assessment Program. It also scored three stars in Child Occupant Protection as well.Read More »

Kia Sonet sold in South Africa gets 1 star GNCAP safety rating - BusinessToday

Crash test reveals structural and safety shortcomings in the Sonet checked by Global NCAP

India-made Kia Sonet scores only 1-star in Global NCAP safety rating

New Delhi: The Kia Sonet has been crash-tested by Global NCAP, where it scored a 1-star safety rating for Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and a 3-star safety rating for Child Occupant Protection (COP). Point to be noted is that the crash-tested Sonet is made in India for the South African market.  Features include things like dual airbags, but it doesn’t get ESC as standard. The Indian-spec Sonet is sold with six airbags and ESC as standard.  Ki…