Škoda Slavia and Volkswagen Virtus set new safety standards in sedan segment with 5-Star rating in Global NCAP crash tests

Reaffirming its leadership position as the manufacturer of India’s safest cars, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India’s sedans – Škoda Slavia and Volkswagen Virtus have achieved 5 star rating for both Adult Occupant Protection and Child Occupant Protection, the highest in the Global NCAP crash tests. With this feat, the Volkswagen Virtus and Škoda Slavia have set a new benchmark in the sedan segment in India. The achievement follows shortly after the Škoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun received a similar 5-star safety rating in October 2022, making them the first India-made SUVs to do so. Škoda Auto Volkswagen India's strong commitment to produce robust and safe cars has been pivotal in carving out a niche for itself in the Indian automotive industry. The 5-star Global NCAP rating is a hallmark in demonstrating India's manufacturing excellence at a global level. The Volkswagen Virtus and Škoda Slavia are perfect examples of the company’s mission toEngineer in India, for India and the World. The focus of the Group's INDIA 2.0 project is on manufacturing cars in India that meet European quality standards and cater to both – the domestic and overseas markets. Commenting on this achievement, Piyush Arora, Managing Director and CEO of Škoda Auto Volkswagen India said, “Safety has always been part