Mumbai, Sept. 30 -- Citroen's Aircross midsize SUV has passed a major safety milestone, securing a five-star rating for Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and a four-star rating for Child Occupant Protection (COP) in the recent Bharat NCAP tests..

In the AOP test, the Aircross scored 27.05 out of 32 points, broken down as 11.05/16 in the frontal offset deformable barrier test and a full 16/16 in the side impact (movable barrier) test. The vehicle also passed the side pole impact test. The safety agency's report noted that while the protection for legs, knees, and chests ranged from marginal to good, overall the structure held up well.

On child safety, the Aircross achieved a score of 40 out of 49, earning it a four-star rating. It achieved...