Since the launch of its ‘Safer Cars for India’ program, Global NCAP has tested 50 made-in-India vehicles and here’s a list of the top 10 safest cars currently on the road with 4 and 5 star crash test rating.
Mahindra XUV700 – 5/5 stars
Tata Punch – 5/5 stars
Mahindra XUV300 – 5/5 stars
Mahindra XUV300 is a sub-4 metre SUV competing against Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza and Tata Nexon. XUV300 has scored 5 star rating in the Global NCAP crash test. Mahindra XUV300 is equipped with two airbags, ABS with EBD, rear disc brakes, ISOFIX child-seat mounts, seat belt reminders and rear parking sensors across all variants. Higher Variants is also equipped with 6 airbags, tyre pressure monitoring system, front parking sensors and ESP.
Tata Altroz – 5/5 stars
Tata Nexon – 5/5 stars
Tata Nexon has the record for being the first made-in-India car to receive 5 stars rating in the crash test back in 2017. In 2021, all Tata Nexon variants come standard with two airbags, ABS and ISOFIX child-seat mounts. Priced between Rs 7.30 lakh and Rs 13.35 lakh for the top model, the diesel-automatic model has two airbags, ABS and ISOFIX child-seat mounts as standard.
Mahindra Thar – 4/5 stars
In addition to being a capable off-roader, the Mahindra Thar is also a safe vehicle scoring 4 stars in the crash test conducted by Global NCAP. In terms of adult and child protection, the second-generation off-roader has four stars. The safety score also brought a change to Mahindra Thar lineup, which was reduced to only the models with forward-facing rear seats and the side facing rear seats were removed.
Honda City (4th-gen) – 4/5 stars
Tata Tigor EV – 4/5 stars
8/10
Joining other Tata Motors vehicles in receiving high safety ratings is the first electric car on the list – the Tata Tigor EV with 4 star rating. Tata Tigor EV are equipped with 2 airbags, ABS, EBD and rear parking sensor across all variants.
Toyota Urban Cruiser – 4/5 stars
Tata Tiago – 4/5 stars
