BYD brings affordable PHEV SUV to the market
BYD has added another model to its line-up in South Africa. This time it is the Sealion 5, which slots in below the larger Sealine 6, which is also available locally.
- Product News
- 15 December 2025
The Hyundai Grand i10 has been thrust into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons after receiving a dismal zero-star rating for adult occupant protection in the latest Global NCAP crash tests under the #SaferCarsForAfrica campaign.
The Automobile Association (AA) has condemned the results, calling them “unacceptable” and warning that African motorists are being short-changed on safety.
Although the hatchback managed three stars for child occupant protection, the adult safety score paints a worrying picture. Built in India, the Grand i10 is equipped with only basic features such as front airbags, while omitting vital systems like side-impact protection and Electronic Stability Control (ESC), both considered essential in modern vehicles.
Global NCAP’s findings revealed critical flaws:
Richard Woods, Global NCAP’s Chief Executive, criticised the disparity: “It is unacceptable to see the continued double standard on safety in low- and middle-income countries. African consumers deserve safer vehicles regardless of where they live.”
AA Chief Executive Bobby Ramagwede added: “South African motorists deserve better. The Hyundai Grand i10’s zero-star rating highlights the urgent need for manufacturers to commit to equal safety standards across all markets. Safety should never be optional.”
The AA is urging stronger regulatory frameworks and greater accountability from carmakers, insisting that no vehicle should be sold in Africa without side-impact protection and ESC as standard. The organisation has vowed to continue campaigning for tougher safety laws and full transparency.
BYD has added another model to its line-up in South Africa. This time it is the Sealion 5, which slots in below the larger Sealine 6, which is also available locally.
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