The MG Comet EV is one of the most unique cars in India. First of all, with the ex-showroom price of Rs 7.36 – 9.86 lakh (ex-showroom), the Comet is the most affordable electric car in the Indian market. Combine this with a city-friendly range and the Comet becomes a compelling offering for a small family residing in urban areas. However, as we know, for a car, urban areas mean numerous cars driving down the roads and high chances of accidents. This prompts an important question: Is your car sufficiently safe? To give you a comprehensive answer, in this article, we ͏͏͏explore the͏ MG Comet NCAP safety rating, and the safety features it offers to keep the passengers safe in an unfortunate accident.
MG Comet EV NCAP Safety Rating
The MG Comet EV has not been tested by Global NCAP or Bharat NCAP, the designated organisations that rate cars’ safety levels. Therefore, there is no NCAP rating for the MG Comet to form an idea of how safe it will be in an accident.
Read More: Bharat NCAP Explained
MG Comet EV Body Structure and Build Quality
Unlike many electric cars that are based on their ICE-powered counterparts, the MG Comet is built on a dedicated EV platform, GSEV (Global Small Electric Vehicle). MG claims the Comet’s body uses 17 hot-stamped panels for maximum structural strength.
MG Comet EV Safety Features
Standard Safety Features
The͏͏ following safety features are standard across all MG Comet Variants.
- Dual Front ͏Airbag͏͏s:͏ ͏Two airbags at the front to protect the driver and the front passenger during a frontal collision.
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD): ABS prevents the wheels from locking when brakes are applied, and EBD electronically distributes the brake force to all wheels.
- Rear Parking Sensors: Affixed to the rear of a car, these sensors detect obstacles while reversing the car.
- Speed sensing auto door lock: With the speed sensing door lock feature, the doors of a car automatically lock when it reaches a particular speed, usually around 16-24 km/h.
Advanced Safety Features in Higher Variants
- Electronic Parking Brake: An electronic parking brake is an advanced form of a hand brake. It uses a digital system and electric motors to apply and release the parking brake.
- Rear Disc Brakes: The top ‘Exclusive’ variant of the Comet EV also offers disc brakes on the rear wheels, in addition to front disc brakes.
- Electronic Stability Control: Electronic Stability Control, or ESC, is a computer-controlled technology that detects traction changes between the vehicle and road, and it automatically applies brakes to assist the steering process.
- Hill hold control: Hill hold control of HHC is a driver-assistance system that prevents a vehicle from rolling backwards when starting from a stop on an incline.
FAQs
What is the MG Comet NCAP rating?
So far, the MG Comet has not been tested by any NCAP, so there is no NCAP rating for it.
What are the key safety features of the MG Comet EV?
The key safety features of the MG Comet are dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, all four-wheel disc brakes, electronic parking brakes, electronic stability control, and more.
Is MG Comet safe for families?
Since the MG Comet has not undergone any crash test by any NCAP, no comment can be made about its structural strength. However, MG has equipped the electric hatchback with a decent set of safety features.
