Following The Automobile Association of South Africa’s (AA) recent media statement, released on 15 January 2026, highlighting the zero-star adult occupant safety rating awarded to the Hyundai Grand i10 under the Global New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP), Hyundai Automotive South Africa would like to reaffirm the Hyundai Grand i10 meets all the safety and homologation requirements applicable in South Africa as stipulated by the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS).
For a vehicle to be approved for use on South African roads, it must meet 53 NRCS compliance requirements, including but not limited to braking performance, frontal impact protection, door latch integrity, child restraint anchorage systems, crash bags and other regulated safety features. The Grand i10 meets all 53 of these compliance requirements.
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“Safety is deeply embedded in Hyundai’s global and local product philosophy,” says Stanley Anderson, CEO of Hyundai Automotive South Africa. “The Hyundai Grand i10 has been engineered to meet all South African road and safety requirements, and the NRCS confirmation provides credible assurance to our customers and stakeholders that these standards have been independently verified.”
“While additional independent assessments and ratings, such as NCAP, are useful reference points, they continue to evolve and do not replace or override South Africa’s established regulatory standards,” added Anderson.
“Hyundai Automotive South Africa remains engaged with relevant regulators and industry bodies to continue to deliver vehicles that meet the needs of South African motorists, while working closely with its global original equipment manufacturer to respond to the increasing safety requirements.”
Hyundai Automotive South Africa remains deeply committed to providing safe and reliable vehicles to our customers. Customers seeking further information about the Hyundai Grand i10 or Hyundai’s safety technologies are encouraged to visit their nearest Hyundai dealership or www.hyundai.co.za.
(issued by Hyundai South Africa)
