The list: The nine least safe and most safe autos in Mexico

By Yucatan Times on April 8, 2016

Renault Clio
Nissan Tiida
Fiat Palio without airbags
Chevrolet Aveo
Volkswagen Gol
Renault Sandero
Peugeot 207
Nissan March.THE SAFESTIn contrast, Latin NCAP noted that vehicles with higher levels of security are Honda HR-V, Seat Leon, Toyota Hilux, Volkswagen Golf, Ford Focus, Honda City, Honda Fix, Toyota Corolla, Volkswagen and Volkswagen Vento UP.

DETAILS ON THE TSURU

Alejandro Calvillo, director-general of that non-governmental organization, said the assertion that Nissan Tsuru is the most unsafe vehicle is founded on testing conducted by the Program on New Car Assessment in Latin America (Latin NCAP).

He said that the Tsuru model does not reach any star in the safety measurement using the body, because it has the highest level of destruction in frontal crash tests, plus it does not have air bags or antilock brakes.

Latin NCAP Secretary General, Alejandro Furas, said that “it is amazing how the Mexican government still allows this model to be marketed in this country. Latin NCAP believes that Nissan Tsuru should be withdrawn from the market in Latin America.”

In response, Nissan’s president of Mexican manufacturing, Armando Avila, commented: “People perceive it as reliable and love the Tsuru, contrary to what some say, people are looking for it.”

PHOTOS OF NINE LEAST SAFE AUTOS IN MEXICO:

Nissan Tsuru