The Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP), introduced by the Indian government in October 2023, has replaced the Global NCAP for conducting crash tests and assigning safety ratings to vehicles sold in India. This initiative aims to help buyers make informed decisions regarding vehicle safety. Since its inception, BNCAP has tested four vehicles, primarily SUVs, with the following results:
- Tata Nexon EV
The Tata Nexon EV earned an impressive 5-star rating for both adult and child occupant protection. It scored 29.86 out of 32 points for adult protection and 44.95 out of 49 points for child protection. Priced between Rs 14.49 lakh and Rs 19.49 lakh, it competes with the Mahindra XUV400 and offers an ARAI-certified range of up to 465 km.
- Tata Punch EV
Tested alongside the Nexon EV, the Tata Punch EV also achieved a 5-star rating for both adult and child occupant protection. It scored 31.46 out of 32 points for adult protection and 45 out of 49 points for child protection. The Punch EV is priced between Rs 10.99 lakh and Rs 15.49 lakh.
- Tata Harrier
Crash tested in December 2023, the Tata Harrier received a 5-star safety rating for both adult and child occupant protection. It achieved 30.08 out of 32 points for adult protection and 44.54 out of 49 points for child protection. The Harrier is priced between Rs 15.49 lakh and Rs 26.44 lakh.
- Tata Safari
Also tested in December 2023, the Tata Safari matched the Harrier’s performance with a 5-star safety rating for both adult and child occupant protection. It scored 30.08 out of 32 points for adult protection and 44.54 out of 49 points for child protection. The Safari is priced between Rs 16.19 lakh and Rs 27.34 lakh.
These results underscore Tata’s commitment to vehicle safety, with all tested models achieving the highest safety ratings from BNCAP.
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