This drive has resulted in manufacturers introducing safer cars for the country, with Made-in-India cars currently leading the score charts. Let’s take a look at the top 5 safest cars and SUVs currently available in the Indian market, as rated by Global NCAP –
1. Volkswagen Taigun and Skoda Kushaki
Volkswagen Taigun and Skoda kushaki These are the latest Indian cars to be tested by Global NCAP. The made-in-India and made-for-India SUVs are based on the heavily localized MQB A0 IN platform, and come equipped with safety features such as dual airbags, ESC, ABS with EBD, traction control, dual front airbags, three-point rear airbags, and EBD. Seatbelts for all five seats, ISOFIX child seat anchorage for the rear seats and a tire pressure monitor system as standard.
Both the SUVs have scored five stars for both adult occupant protection (29.64/34) and child occupant protection (42/49) – making them the only car in India to achieve this feat. The bodyshell integrity of the two SUVs was rated as stable, meaning it can take more load, while the doors offer side impact protection.
The top-end variants of the Kushaq and Taigun also get 6 airbags and hill-hold controls. The Taigun is priced from Rs 11.56 Lakh to Rs 18.71 Lakh, while the Kushak is available at a base price of Rs 11.29 Lakh, which goes up to Rs 19.49 Lakh (all prices, ex-showroom). Note that the koda Kushak and Volkswagen Taigun are the only two cars to be tested under Global NCAP’s latest, more demanding crash test requirements.
3. Tata Punch
The Tata Punch is certainly a testament that affordable cars don’t have to compromise on safety. Currently priced in the range of Rs 5.93 Lakh to Rs 9.49 Lakh (ex-showroom), Tata Punch has scored 5 stars, 16.45 out of 17 in Adult Occupant Protection and 4 stars, 40.89 out of 49 in Child Occupant Protection. Bodyshell integrity was rated stable.
On the safety front, the Tata Punch is equipped with dual frontal airbags, ABS with EBD and brake self control, ISOFIX child seat anchors, rear parking sensors and a rear-view camera. The Tata Punch currently competes with other similarly priced hatchbacks like the Maruti Suzuki Ignis, Citroen C3 and Mahindra KUV100 NXT in the market.
4. Mahindra XUV300
Tested back in 2020, Mahindra XUV300 was safest car in india For almost a year, it received a maximum score of 16.42 out of 17, thanks to its 5 star crash test rating for adult occupant protection. Meanwhile, Child Occupant Protection is rated at 4 stars with a score of 37.44/49.
XUV300 safety suite includes 7 airbags, ABS with EBD, front and rear parking sensors, ESP with roll-over mitigation, disc brakes on all four wheels, corner braking control, hill start assist, front and rear fog lamps, single tyre. pressure included. Surveillance system as well as a rear parking camera.
5. Mahindra XUV700
The XUV700 was sent to Global NCAP for crash tests just after launch, and the SUV passed with flying colors as was expected from it. The XUV700 scored five stars for adult occupant (16.03/17) and four stars (41.66/49) for child occupant. The bodyshell and footwell area were rated as stable and were able to withstand further loads.
It should be noted that the entry-level variant of the XUV700 that was tested got dual frontal airbags, ABS with EBD and ISOFIX child seat anchorages. However, the higher variants of the SUV get 5 additional airbags (7 in total), ESP, a 360-degree camera, tire pressure monitoring system, as well as several advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) like autonomous emergency. braking, lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, etc.