Best Sedans Under Rs 15 Lakh with 5-Star Safety Rating : Family car purchases involve factors like safety that are next in importance only to looks and functions. In 2025, Indian customers pay a lot of attention to safety ratings, especially after witnessing torturous new-car tests for quite a few models that came out with flying colors in crash tests. Well, if you search for good-looking sedans under ₹15 lakh with 5-star safety, you are in luck: the options just got a shade easier! Our top contenders encompass safety, comfort, and practical aspects.
Volkswagen Virtus
German solid build quality and a 5-star NCAP rating make the Volkswagen Virtus stand out. Higher variants come equipped with 6 airbags, ESC, traction control, and a sturdy body structure as standard. Within ₹15 lakh, you may pick from Comfortline or Highline, both excellent value for money in touchscreen infotainment, LED headlamps, and automatic climate control. The Virtus also rides fantastically and comes with the option of 1.0-liter TSI turbo-petrol power.
Skoda Slavia
Another sedan sharing the PQ25 platform along with the Virtus, with the same 5-star safety rating and equally good build quality, ride, and feel. For Skoda Slavia, safety equipment includes 6 airbags (top variant), ESC, hill-hold control, and ISOFIX mounts. Lower variants under ₹15 lakh should be good offerings due to decent build quality with a decent amount of features. The 1.0L TSI engine is fun to drive and yet maintains decent fuel economy.
Honda City (5th Gen)
Honda City being a very well-known name in India with its 5th-gen model still shining. Even though the City was not subjected to recent tests by Global NCAP, it still achieved 5 stars at the ASEAN NCAP. The top-end variants are equipped with safety gadgets like 6 airbags, Honda’s LaneWatch Camera, and stability control. The V and VX trims under ₹15 lakh perform well with a 1.5L petrol engine and plush interiors.