Top 5 Safest Cars in India 2025 : When buying a new car, safety must always come first. Now, with more awareness among Indian buyers, car safety has become a priority among the utmost, especially considering family safety. Thankfully, in 2025, many Indian cars received great safety scores in Global NCAP crash tests, proving that they have chic looks, good fuel efficiency, and adequate protection for their passengers during accidents. Here are the top 5 safest cars in India in 2025 according to their Global NCAP safety ratings.
1. Tata Punch
Tata Punch has continued to remain one of the safest cars in India. It has received 5 stars for adult safety and 4 stars for child safety by Global NCAP. It has a strong build quality, with features like dual airbags, ABS with EBD, and ISOFIX mounts, befriend a-great family-oriented compact SUV. Affordable, stylish, and now blessedly a safe one.
2. Mahindra XUV300
Mahindra XUV300 is yet another vehicle that scored 5-star adult protection and 4-star child safety. It offers very high crash protection while providing features like 6 airbags (in higher variants), electronic stability control, and all-wheel disc brakes. A powerful and safe mixture.
3. Volkswagen Virtus
The Virtus sedan scored 5 stars under Global NCAP’s new testing protocol. It is thus not only sophisticated and spirited but also offers maximum structural safety. It ensures the maximum safety of its occupants with features like 6 airbags, ABS, ESC, and a rigid structure.
4. Skoda Slavia
Like the Virtus, Skoda Slavia also earned 5 stars according to the latest evaluation from Global NCAP. It is built on the same platform as the Virtus and offers outstanding occupant safety, grip at high speeds, and braking systems. It is amongst the safest sedans in India at the moment.
5. Tata Nexon
The updated Tata Nexon continues to uphold the legacy of safety with a 5-star rating. It has a good body structure and features 6 airbags, traction control, hill hold assist, and much more. The Nexon stands by protecting you for either urban runs or highway trips.
