Top 5 safest cars in India – When buying a car in India, now not just mileage and features, safety has become the biggest factor. Roads have become more congested than before and such a strong body, more airbags and advanced safety technology have become a necessity rather than a luxury. The good thing is that today there are many cars in India that have achieved 5-Star safety rating in Global NCAP and provide excellent protection to passengers in the event of a collision.
The special thing is that in this list, Indian brands like Tata and Mahindra have won, while European companies like Volkswagen and Skoda have also made a place with their strong engineering. So let’s know about India’s safest cars, which in reality prioritize “family protection”.
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Tata Harrier and Tata Safari
If Tata Harrier and Safari are told in one word, it will be “tank-like build”. Both these SUVs are built on an inspired platform from Land Rover, which gives them excellent strategic strength. Their performance in Global NCAP has been quite strong in terms of adult and child occupant safety.
These SUVs provide essential safety features such as 6 airbags, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), traction control, ISOFIX mounts. Body rigidity has not been compromised despite Safari being the third row. Be it a long family trip or a highway drive, both Harrier and Safari feel confident.
Volkswagen Virtus and Skoda Slavia
If there is a matter of safety in the Sedan segment, it is difficult to ignore Virtus and Slavia. Both these vehicles are built on the MQB-A0-IN platform, which has been strengthened especially for India. In Global NCAP, both achieved 5-Star rating, proving that sedan can also be as safe as SUV.
These cars get features standard like 6 airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), ISOFIX child seat mounts. Body shell integrity has been reported by Global NCAP as “stable”, which plays an important role in saving the lives of passengers in any serious accident. For those who like sedan but do not want to compromise safety, these are both best picks.
Mahindra Scorpio-N and Mahindra XUV700
Mahindra’s SUVs have always been known for strong build, and the Scorpio-N and XUV700 carry on this tradition. Both have achieved 5-Star NCAP rating, which is a big deal for both ladder-frame and monocoque SUVs.
Scorpio-N comes with its rugged nature, while the XUV700 is the mix of modern tech and premium safety. These include advanced safety systems such as multiple airbags, ESC, ADAS features, ISOFIX. Especially the XUV700’s ADAS package makes it even safer for highway driving.
Tata Nexon and Nexon EV
Tata Nexon is one of the few cars in India that has consistently performed well in safety. Petrol-diesel Nexon achieved 5-Star rating in Global NCAP, while Nexon EV also received top safety score in Bharat NCAP.
This compact SUV gets strong body shell, airbags, ESP and solid strategic design. This is why Nexon is still the first choice of buyers who want top-level safety even in budget. Be it the city or highway, Nexon confidences everywhere.
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Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun
In the Compact SUV segment, Kushaq and Taigun have delivered safety stands to the new level. Skoda-VW group performed improvements after initial criticism and now both of these cars come with 5-Star Global NCAP rating.
European build quality, ESC, multiple airbags, ISOFIX mounts and stable body shell make these family-friendly compact SUVs. For those who want international safety standards with buyers city-friendly size, these are both strong options.