These are the top 7 safest cars in India that have received 4 star and 5 star safety rating in the global NCAP crash tests, over the years.
Seeing the recent safety ratings that Indian cars have received, many buyers are getting cautious about it. A couple of months back, we enquired with our dealership sources about this. They said more and more people are now asking about the safety rating of the car they want to buy.
On the basis of Global NCAP crash tests, the safest cars and their ratings are calculated. A car crashes into a wall at the speed of 64 km/hr and then the affected areas of the car is noted. Injuries to the dummies inside the car are also considered. Both these things combined, take out the points and rating.
Top 7 Safest Cars In India Under 10 Lakhs
1. Mahindra XUV 300 – 5 Star
XUV300 is the safest car in India, securing 5 star safety for adult occupants and 4 stars for child occupant. It is the first car in India to secure a 4-star safety rating for child occupants. Safety features onboard include dual airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, speed alert system and three-point seat belt pretensioner as standard fitment. The higher end variants get rear disc brakes, front and rear parking sensors, rear parking camera, 7 airbags and Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
2. Tata Altroz – 5 Star
Tata Altroz is second in line that has secured 5-star safety rating. The hatch has scored 3 star rating for child occupants. It is the safest hatchback in India. The standard safety features are the same for every car in India, due to the safety norms passed in 2019. Safety features include dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, front seat belt pre-tensioners, rear parking camera and speed alert system, even in the top-spec variants.
3. Tata Nexon – 5 Star
Nexon was the first car in India to get 5-star safety rating before it was overtaken by XUV 300 and Altroz. Just like Altroz, Nexon gets 5 stars for adults and 3 stars for child safety. It is a bigger achievement for Nexon because unlike XUV300, it gets away with dual airbags even in the top-spec trim. Other features include traction control, ABS with EBD, traction control, electronic stability control, brake assist, hill assist control, roll-over mitigation and rear parking sensors with a camera.
4. Tata Tiago – 4 Star
The third safest Tata car is Tiago, securing 4 star safety rating. Despite lacking ISOFIX mounts, Tiago got 3-star safety rating for child occupants. Safety features include rear parking sensors, dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, cornering stability control and rear parking camera, even on the top-spec trim.
5. Tata Tigor – 4 Star
Tigor and Tiago have received the same safety rating for adult and child occupants. Both of them also get the same set of safety features. However, Tiago manages to score a couple of extra points when compared to Tigor.
6. Maruti Vitara Brezza – 4 Star
The safest Maruti car we have is the Vitara Brezza. We all know that Maruti cars have received criticism for getting poor safety rating. But two of their cars including Brezza and Ertiga have managed to score decent rating. As for the SUV, it gets dual airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors with a camera and speed alert system.
7. Volkswagen Polo – 4 Star
You might have seen the video of a Polo GTI falling from a flyover at a speed of 140 and its driver escaping with minor injuries. While that is a costllier car, even the Polo is said to be a sturdy one. It has secured 3-star rating for child occupants. Features include ABS, EBD, Electronic Stability Programme (ESP), dual airbags and rear parking sensors.
