In recent years, Indian car manufacturers have shown a strong commitment to prioritizing safety in their vehicles. This commitment is evident in the latest offerings from brands like Tata, Volkswagen, Skoda, Hyundai, and Mahindra, which have received full 5-star safety ratings in crash tests according to the updated Global NCAP protocols. Here, we’ve compiled a list of the top 7 cars in India with 5-star safety ratings, solidifying their status as some of the safest cars produced in the country.
1. 2023 Tata Harrier/Safari
- 2023 Tata Harrier Price: Starting from Rs 15.49 lakh
- 2023 Tata Safari Price: Starting from Rs 16.19 lakh
- Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) Score: 33.05/34 (5-star)
- Child Occupant Protection (AOP) Score: 45/49 (5-star)
- Bodyshell Integrity: Stable
The 2023 Tata Harrier and Tata Safari facelifts have earned the distinction of being the safest cars made in India, boasting 5-star safety ratings for both adult and child occupant protection. These SUVs also received the highest scores in these categories when compared to other models on the list. Additionally, their body shells have been rated as stable, indicating their ability to withstand heavier loads. These SUVs come equipped with standard safety features like up to 6 airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), ISOFIX child seat anchors, hill assist, a 360-degree camera, and a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), along with advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) features in the top variants.
2. Volkswagen Virtus and Skoda Slavia
- Volkswagen Virtus Price: Rs 11.48 lakh to Rs 19.29 lakh
- Skoda Slavia Price: Rs 10.89 lakh to Rs 19.12 lakh
- Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) Score: 29.71/34 (5-star)
- Child Occupant Protection (AOP) Score: 42/49 (5-star)
- Bodyshell Integrity: Stable
The Volkswagen Virtus and Skoda Slavia can be considered the safest sedans made in India, having achieved 5-star safety ratings in both adult and child safety categories. These sedans, based on the MQB A0 IN platform specially designed for India, are up to 95 percent localized. Their body shells have also received a stable rating, indicating their ability to handle additional loads. Standard safety features in both sedans include dual front airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), hill hold assist, 3-point seatbelts, seatbelt reminders for all passengers, and ISOFIX child seat anchorages. The Virtus also received a 5-star rating in the Latin NCAP crash test.
3. Volkswagen Taigun and Skoda Kushaq
- Volkswagen Taigun Price: Rs 11.62 lakh to Rs 19.76 lakh
- Skoda Kushaq Price: Rs 10.89 lakh to Rs 20.01 lakh
- Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) Score: 29.64/34 (5-star)
- Child Occupant Protection (AOP) Score: 42/49 (5-star)
- Bodyshell Integrity: Stable
The Volkswagen Taigun and Skoda Kushaq, part of the VW-Skoda SUV duo, have also secured 5-star safety ratings in both adult and child safety according to the Global NCAP. While their adult occupant protection (AOP) scores are slightly lower than their sedan counterparts, these SUVs share the same MQB A0 IN platform. Standard safety features include dual front airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), ABS with EBD, 3-point seatbelts, seatbelt reminders for all passengers, and ISOFIX child seat anchorages.
4. Hyundai Verna
- Price: Rs 10.90 lakh to Rs 17.38 lakh
- Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) Score: 28.18/34 (5-star)
- Child Occupant Protection (AOP) Score: 42/49 (5-star)
- Bodyshell Integrity: Unstable
The Hyundai Verna is the first Hyundai model made in India to achieve a full 5-star safety rating in both child and adult safety according to the Global NCAP crash test. However, its body shell and footwell area received an unstable rating, indicating their inability to withstand further loads. Safety features in the Verna include 6 airbags (standard), electronic stability control (ESC), ABS with EBD, 3-point seatbelts for all passengers, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) such as forward-collision warning, blind-spot alert, and lane assist in the top-spec variant. It’s worth noting that the Virtus/Slavia duo, despite having fewer safety features, scored better in occupant protection and have a stable body shell compared to the Verna.
5. Mahindra Scorpio N
- Price: Rs 13.26 lakh to Rs 24.54 lakh
- Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) Score: 29.25/34 (5-star)
- Child Occupant Protection (AOP) Score: 28.93/49 (3-star)
- Bodyshell Integrity: Stable
The Mahindra Scorpio N has achieved a 5-star safety rating in adult protection during the Global NCAP crash test. However, it received a lower child occupant protection score, resulting in a 3-star rating for child safety. The SUV’s body shell integrity and footwell area are rated as stable and capable of withstanding additional loadings. Standard safety features include dual front airbags, electronic stability control with hill assist, ABS with EBD, and ISOFIX child seat anchorages.
These are the top 7 safest cars made in India that you can buy right now, all tested by Global NCAP. Stay tuned for more safety ratings from the recently introduced Bharat NCAP for many more mass-market Indian cars in the future. Which model would you prefer? Share your choice in the comments below.
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