The Terrifying Zero Star Crash Rating for Nissan NP300 Hardbody

The steering column didn’t move and hit the crash test dummy in its chest.

Global NCAP and Automobile Association South Africa are working together to improve African auto safety. They recently tested the South African market’s NP300 Hardbody pickup. The truck was given a terrible zero-star rating during the crash test. Global NCAP warned that adults who were riding in the truck could sustain life-threatening injuries in a crash.

The truck’s very old underpinnings might explain why the NP300 Hardbody is so nostalgic. In the United States, this pickup was known as the Frontier. Nissan introduced a replacement in 2004. The truck was also known as the Navara model in other parts of the globe. South Africa saw the introduction of later versions of the Navara, while keeping the old vehicle on the road.

Global NCAP frontal crash tests showed that the pickup was able to travel 64 km/h (40 mph) through a barrier. The truck’s structure was crushed in the collision and the steering column collided against the driver’s chest. Safety agency rated the driver’s head and chest as poor. The safety agency also gave the passenger safety rating Marginal for the left leg and the left chest, as well as Weak for right leg.

The Terrifying Zero Star Crash Rating for Nissan NP300 Hardbody

In the announcement of results, David Ward, Secretary General at Global NCAP stated that “The NP300 Hardbody has been ridiculously misnamed because its body shell collapsed.” “Nissan claims that the car has a safety shield, but this is grossly misleading. Our tests show that the occupant compartment fails to absorb any energy from the crash, resulting in serious injury or death.

Global NCAP and Automobile Association South Africa tested the Hyundai i20 and Kia Picanto. They all received three-star ratings.