Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun are the first cars to be received a 5-star rating which were tested under the updated testing protocol of Global NCAP, scoring 29.64 points in the adult occupant protection test out of a maximum of 34 points. Additionally, they also scored very well in the child occupant protection test, scoring 42 points out of a possible 49.

Testers rated the protection Kushaq and Taigun offered to the driver’s and passenger’s head and neck as good. However, the driver’s chest showed adequate protection, while the passenger’s chest showed good protection levels. Testers also noted that both SUVs offered ISOFIX mounting points on the outer rear seats.