Safety in numbers
Vehicle safety has improved greatly in the last few decades and is now a major consumer factor when deciding what to buy. Vehicle buyers place a high value on cars with a respectable level of safety features versus those bereft of passenger protections. Many factors make up a vehicle safety rating, from construction materials to fit equipment that assists with safety functions and how the chassis performs under crash conditions.
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Global NCAP crash tests have yet to be performed on the Starlet Cross, but let's examine the safety equipment of the top-spec model, the Toyota Starlet Cross 1.5 XR Auto, to see just how safe it could be.
Which is the best variant of the Toyota Starlet Cross?
Geared for safety
The XR Auto model is equipped with a 360-degree panoramic view monitor and reversing camera, HAS (Hill-start assist), ISOFix, ABS( Anto Lock Brakes), EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution), VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) and six airbags, making it sufficiently safe for small families.
Verdict
Although there is no crash test data yet, the use of high-strength steel for the passenger cell, rigorous computer simulations, and the comprehensive list of safety equipment indicate that the Starlet Cross is a safe vehicle.
