Safest Cars in India 2022

The Indian car market has always preferred mileage over other requirements. However there has been a significant shift towards safety, both from customers and car makers. Since 2019, the Indian government  has been proactively emphasizing car safety by making airbags and ABS mandatory on all cars. The government has also emphasized its intentions to include more safety measures in 2023, which would make Indian roads safer. Indian car manufacturers have started moving on the same lines and have made cars that match international safety standards. Here is a look at the safest cars in India and their respective Global NCAP safety ratings.

Tata Nexon

The Tata Nexon became the trendsetter by becoming the first made in India car to score a 5-star Global NCAP safety rating. The Tata Nexon is a compact SUV that is muscular and robust in design and it is a looker too. The Nexon offers safety features like dual airbags, ABS with EBD, ESP, traction control, roll over mitigation, hydraulic brake assist and many other features as standard.

Tata Nexon Safety Rating

Global NCAP 5-star safety rating for adult occupant protection and a 3-star rating for child occupant protection.

Tata Nexon Specifications

Tata Nexon Price

Mahindra XUV700

The Mahindra XUV700 raised eyebrows on its launch for a number of reasons. Not only is the SUV palatial, but it’s design rivals offerings from Korean and European car makers. The XUV700 carries the distinction of being the first made in India SUV to feature Advanced Driver Assist System (ADAS). This system monitors the surroundings through a wide network of sensors and onboard computers that help keep the car under control and avoid unwanted accidents. Safety features like the standard dual airbags, Anti Lock Braking System with EBD along with Electronic Stability Program contribute to the XUV700 securing a 5-star safety rating in the GNCAP. 

Mahindra XUV700 Safety Rating

Global NCAP 5-star safety rating for adult occupant protection and a 4-star rating for child occupant protection.

Mahindra XUV700 Specifications

Mahindra XUV700 Price

Tata Punch

Small, nimble, agile and safe. The Micro-SUV HBX concept of Tata finally came into the flesh and has a real ‘Punch’ in its name. Built on the same platform as the Tata Altroz, the Tata Punch is just as safe and muscular in its design. The Punch features the standard safety measures like ABS, EBD and dual airbags along with brake sway control, another safety feature that is unique to the AMT variants is the Traction Pro Mode that assists with driving on unruly surfaces.

Tata Punch Safety Rating

Global NCAP 5-star safety rating for adult occupants protection and 4-star for child occupant protection.

Tata Punch Specifications

Tata Punch Price

Tata Tigor | Tata Tigor EV

The Tata Tigor’s fastback styling gives it a distinguishable presence on the road and is one of the made in India sedans that features a 4-star safety rating. The Tigor comes with standard safety features like airbags, ABS, EBD and corner stability control to give the car an edge when cornering. The Tigor EV also features the same safety features as its ICE counterpart.

Tata Tigor Safety Rating

Global NCAP 4-star safety rating for adult occupants protection and 3-star for child occupant protection.

Tata Tigor | Tigor EV Specifications

Tata Tigor | Tigor EV Price

Renault Triber

The French carmaker did everything right when it made the Triber MUV for India. The sporty SUV like design complements the Renault Triber and gives it a unique style quotient. For its price the MUV scores a big 4-star safety rating, out-scoring its expensive rivals, like the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga. Apart from the standard safety measures, the Triber also features pedestrian safety.

Renault Triber Safety Rating

Global NCAP 4-star safety rating for adult occupants protection and 3-star for child occupant protection.

Renault Triber Specifications

Renault Triber Price

Mahindra Thar

Mahindra Thar is the king of offroading vehicles in India and is a cult favourite as well. But apart from its retro modern looks the rugged 4×4 car is also one of the safest made in India vehicles. The Thar features Hill Hold and Descent control as standard to keep the driver always in control. The Electronic Stability Program and Roll Over Mitigation are included in the LX variant onwards. 

Mahindra Thar Safety Rating

Global NCAP 4-star safety rating for adult occupants protection and 4-star for child occupant protection.

Mahindra Thar Specifications

Mahindra Thar Price

Mahindra XUV300

Lean and stylish, the Mahindra XUV300 is a compact SUV that has an impressive road presence. Launched in 2019, the XUV300 is one of safest cars in India with a safety rating of 5-stars and features corner braking and collapsible steering column as standard along with air bags, ABS and EBD. The XUV300 also has ESP, which is included in the W6 variant onwards.

Mahindra XUV300 Safety Rating

Global NCAP 5-star safety rating for adult occupants protection and 4-star for child occupant protection.

Mahindra XUV300 Specifications

Mahindra XUV300 Price

Tata Altroz

Smart, stylish and popular, the Tata Altroz is one car you can’t take your eyes off of. The Altroz also has a 5-star rating under its belt, making it one of the safest premium hatchbacks. The best part about Tata Altroz is that it gives all safety features as standard, these include ABS, EBD, Corner Stability Control, collapsible steering column and of course airbags.

Tata Altroz Safety Rating

Global NCAP 5-star safety rating for adult occupants protection and 3-star for child occupant protection.

Tata Altroz Specifications

Tata Altroz Price

Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza

The compact SUV in the Maruti Suzuki stable is stylish, big on space and scores a 4-star safety rating. The Vitara Brezza is a SUV that boasts the reliability of Maruti and the robustness of Suzuki. The Brezza has safety features like dual airbags, ABS and EBD as standard, while the AMT variants include the hill hold feature.

Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza Safety Rating

Global NCAP 4-star safety rating for adult occupants protection and 2-star for child occupant protection.

Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza Specifications

Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza Price

Mahindra Marazzo

The Mahindra Marazzo is a large MUV that looks muscular and robust just like a shark, the animal it is designed after. The Marazzo boasts of a 4-star safety rating with standard safety features and safety crumple zones which can be found on all variants.

Mahindra Marazzo Safety Rating

Global NCAP 4-star safety rating for adult occupants protection and 2-star for child occupant protection.

Mahindra Marazzo Specifications

Mahindra Marazzo Price