Top Safest Cars in India: Best NCAP Ratings for Protection

The automotive industry has progressed significantly in the last decade, with safety becoming a core focus of development for all manufacturers in India. Today, even entry-level cars like the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 come equipped with six airbags as standard. When looking at the safest cars in India, the discussion primarily focuses on how safe a particular car is in the event of an accident. This is measured by examining safety ratings from Bharat NCAP or Global NCAP. We have curated the safest cars in India based on Bharat NCAP and Global NCAP ratings, and break down what the scores mean for you.

Model	NCAP rating	Ex-Showroom Price
Tata Punch	5-star Bharat NCAP	Rs. 5.65 – 10.60 lakh
Nissan Magnite	5-star Bharat NCAP	Rs. 5.65 – 10.96 lakh
Maruti Suzuki Dzire	5-star Bharat NCAP 5-star Global NCAP	Rs. 6.26 – 9.31 lakh
Tata Altroz	5-star Bharat NCAP	Rs. 6.30 – 10.62 lakh
Tata Nexon	5-star Bharat NCAP 5-star Global NCAP	Rs. 7.37 – 14.22 lakh
Honda Amaze	5-star Bharat NCAP	Rs. 7.51 – 10 lakh
Mahindra XUV 3XO	5-star Bharat NCAP	Rs. 7.54 – 14.88 lakh
Skoda Kylaq	5-star Bharat NCAP	Rs. 7.59 – 12.99 lakh
Hyundai Venue	5-star Bharat NCAP	Rs. 8 – 15.69 lakh
Kia Syros	5-star Bharat NCAP	Rs. 8.40 – 15.80 lakh
Citroen C3 Aircross	5-star Bharat NCAP	Rs. 8.89 – 14.57 lakh
Tata Punch EV	5-star Bharat NCAP	Rs. 9.69 – 12.59 lakh
Tata Curvv	5-star Bharat NCAP	Rs. 9.70 – 19.10 lakh
Skoda Slavia	5-star Global NCAP	Rs. 10 – 17.99 lakh
Renault Duster	5-star Bharat NCAP	Rs. 10.49 – 18.69 lakh
Maruti Suzuki Victoris	5-star Bharat NCAP	Rs. 10.50 – 19.99 lakh
Skoda Kushaq	5-star Global NCAP	Rs. 10.69 – 18.99 lakh
Kia Seltos	5-star Bharat NCAP	Rs. 10.79 – 19.99 lakh
Volkswagen Taigun	5-star Global NCAP	Rs. 11 – 19.30 lakh
Volkswagen Virtus	5-star Global NCAP	Rs. 11.16– 18.73 lakh
Tata Sierra	5-star Bharat NCAP	Rs. 11.49 – 21.29 lakh
Mahindra Thar ROXX	5-star Bharat NCAP	Rs. 12.39 – 22.82 lakh
Tata Nexon EV	5-star Bharat NCAP	Rs. 12.49 – 17.49 lakh
Tata Harrier	5-star Bharat NCAP 5-star Global NCAP	Rs. 12.89 – 25.85 lakh
Tata Safari	5-star Bharat NCAP 5-star Global NCAP	Rs. 13.29 – 26.40 lakh
Mahindra Scorpio N	5-star Global NCAP	Rs. 13.49 – 24.95 lakh
Mahindra XUV400 EV	5-star Bharat NCAP	Rs. 15.49 – 17.69 lakh
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara	5-star Bharat NCAP	Rs. 15.99 – 20.01 lakh
Tata Curvv EV	5-star Bharat NCAP	Rs. 16.99 – 19.49 lakh
VinFast VF6	5-star Bharat NCAP	Rs. 17.29 – 19.99 lakh
Toyota Innova Hycross	5-star Bharat NCAP	Rs. 18.70 – 31.84 lakh
Mahindra BE 6	5-star Bharat NCAP	Rs. 18.90 – 28.49 lakh
Tata Harrier EV	5-star Bharat NCAP	Rs. 21.49 – 30.23 lakh
VinFast VF7	5-star Bharat NCAP	Rs. 21.89 – 26.79 lakh
Mahindra XEV 9e	5-star Bharat NCAP	Rs. 21.90 – 31.25 lakh
Maruti Suzuki Invicto	5-star Bharat NCAP	Rs. 24.97 – 28.61 lakh

Tata Punch

In addition to being one of the best-selling cars in India, the Tata Punch is one of the safest cars in India, with a 5-star rating in the Bharat NCAP car crashworthiness test. While the latest facelifted Tata Punch has scored a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating in January 2026, the first-ever Tata Punch, which was launched in 2021, had scored a full 5-star rating in the Global NCAP safety test soon after its arrival in the market. As is the case with Tata cars, the Punch is robustly built to safeguard passengers in an unfortunate accident.

For the safety equipment, the Punch offers 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, hill hold assist, tyre pressure monitoring system, and central locking as standard across all its variants. In higher variants, the Punch also offers a 360-degree camera, blind spot monitor, hill descent control, and auto-dimming IRVM.

Tata Punch Bharat NCAP Safety Score
Adult safety	30.58/32
Child safety	45/49

Nissan Magnite

While the Nissan Magnite is not among the best-selling compact SUVs, it does stand as one of the safest cars in India, thanks to the 5-star rating it scored in the Global NCAP safety test.

The Magnite’s standard safety feature set consists of 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, hill hold assist, traction control, a tyre pressure monitoring system, ISOFIX child seat anchors, and rear parking sensors. In higher variants, it also offers a rear-view camera, rear defogger, and a 360-degree camera.

Nissan Magnite Global NCAP Safety Score
Adult safety	32.31/34
Child safety	33.64/49

Maruti Suzuki Dzire

The Maruti Dzire was the first Maruti car to score a full 5-star rating in any NCAP test. First, it scored a 5-star rating in the Global NCAP safety test in 2024, and then in 2025, it scored a 5-star rating in the Bharat NCAP safety test. With two appealing testimonies for its passenger safety, the Dzire compact sedan stands as one of the safest cars in India, along with being one of the best-selling cars.

In terms of safety features, the Dzire offers 6 airbags, ISOFIX child mount seats, electronic stability programme (ESP), hill hold assist, rear parking sensors, 3-point seat belts with reminders for all seats, and ABS with EBD as standard across all variants. In higher variants, it also offers a 360-degree camera.

Maruti Suzuki Dzire Bharat NCAP Safety Score
Adult safety	29.46/32
Child safety	41.57/49

Maruti Suzuki Dzire Global NCAP Safety Score
Adult safety	31.24/34
Child safety	39.20/49

Tata Altroz

Hatchbacks are not usually seen as strong, safe cars. But the Tata Altroz is an exception. Coming from a carmaker known for making strong cars, the Altroz is built hard and has scored a 5-star rating in the Bharat NCAP car crashworthiness test, securing a position among the safest cars in India. In fact, the pre-facelift Altroz was the second car in India to bag a full 5-star rating in the Global NCAP safety test in 2020, after the Tata Nexon started the trend by becoming the first car in India to score a 5-star rating in the Global NCAP in 2018.

As a standard fitment, the Altroz offers 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability programme, reverse parking sensors, seat belt reminder system, and speed alert system. In higher variants, the Altroz also offers a tyre pressure monitoring system and a 360-degree camera.

Tata Altroz Bharat NCAP Safety Score
Adult safety	29.65/32
Child safety	44.90/49

Tata Nexon

As mentioned earlier, the Tata Nexon is the car that started it all back in 2018 – becoming the first car in India to score a 5-star rating in the Global NCAP car crashworthiness test. The latest Nexon was tested by both the Global NCAP safety test and the Bharat NCAP test, and it has scored a full 5-star rating on both.

As far as safety features are concerned, the Tata Nexon offers 6 airbags, electronic stability programme, ISOFIX anchorages, central locking, hill hold assist, and rear parking sensors as standard across all variants. In higher variants, the Nexon also offers a tyre pressure monitoring system, a 360-degree camera, and a Level-2 ADAS safety suite.

Tata Nexon Bharat NCAP Safety Score
Adult safety	29.41/32
Child safety	43.57/49

Tata Nexon Global NCAP Safety Score
Adult safety	32.22/34
Child safety	44.52/49

Honda Amaze

‘Safe car’ is a phrase that has long been used for the Honda Amaze. However, in November 2025, the Amaze became one of the safest cars in India by scoring a 5-star rating in the Bharat NCAP safety test. Moreover, today, the Amaze stands as the most affordable car in India with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), which have played a big role in attaining a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating.

As standard safety equipment, the Amaze offers 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX child mounts, electronic stability control, and hill start assist. Higher up the variants, the Amaze offers some camera-based Level-2 ADAS features.

Honda Amaze Bharat NCAP Safety Score
Adult safety	28.33/32
Child safety	40.81/49

Mahindra XUV 3XO

The Mahindra XUV 3XO is carrying forward the lineage of the Mahindra XUV300, which was known for its structural strength and had scored a 5-star rating in the Global NCAP safety test. In its time, the XUV300 was among the safest cars in India. Like its predecessor, the XUV 3XO is built robustly. It boasts strong passenger safety with a 5-star rating in the Bharat NCAP safety test.

In terms of safety features, the XUV 3XO offers 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, rear parking sensors, ISOFIX child anchorages, and 3-point seatbelts for all passengers. Higher up the variants, the XUV 3XO also offers a tyre pressure monitoring system, front parking sensors, rain-sensing wipers, auto-dimming IRVM, a 360-degree camera, an electronic parking brake with auto hold, and a Level-2 ADAS safety suite.

Mahindra XUV 3XO Bharat NCAP Safety Score
Adult safety	29.36/32
Child safety	43/49

Skoda Kylaq

The best-selling car of the Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL), Skoda Kylaq, has scored a 5-star rating in the Bharat NCAP safety test. With such a respectable safety rating, the Kylaq is one of the safest cars in India, even though it does not have an ADAS safety suite, which is offered on some of its rivals.

For the standard safety set, the Kylaq packs 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX child mounts, electronic stability control, reverse parking sensors, and traction control. In higher variants, the Kylaq also offers hill-hold control and a tyre pressure monitoring system.

Skoda Kylaq Bharat NCAP Safety Score
Adult safety	30.88/32
Child safety	45/49

Hyundai Venue

The Hyundai Venue has always been a popular compact SUV. However, in March 2026, the Korean Compact SUV elevated its appeal by scoring a 5-star rating in the Bharat NCAP safety test, becoming one of the safest cars in India.

In terms of the standard safety features, the Hyundai Venue is equipped with 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, hill assist, and rear parking sensors. In higher variants, it also offers a tyre pressure monitoring system, side parking sensors, and a Level-2 ADAS safety suite.

Hyundai Venue Bharat NCAP Safety Score
Adult safety	31.15/32
Child safety	44.46/49

Kia Syros

Quite soon after its launch, the Kia Syros became one of the best safety rating cars. With a 5-star rating in the Bharat NCAP safety test, the Syros offers strong passenger safety, along with a value-for-money compact SUV that has a lot of space in its cabin and a host of upmarket features.

The set of standard safety features in Kia Syros consists of 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control (ESC), hill start assist, a tyre pressure monitoring system, front and rear parking sensors, a rearview camera with dynamic guidelines, and ISOFIX child seat anchors. In higher variants, the Syros offers all-wheel disc brakes, an electric parking brake with auto hold, a 360-degree camera, and a Level-2 ADAS safety suite.

Kia Syros Bharat NCAP Safety Score
Adult safety	30.21/32
Child safety	44.42/49

Citroen C3 Aircross

While the Citroen C3 Aircross can not be called a success in terms of sales, it is certainly a terrific SUV and a great value-for-money product. A strong body is one of the factors that make it a terrific SUV, and it has also helped it earn a full 5-star rating in the Bharat NCAP safety test.

In terms of safety features, the C3 Aircross offers 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, ESP, hill hold assist, 3-point seatbelts for all seats, ISOFIX child mounts, and rear parking sensors as standard across variants. In higher variants, it also offers a tyre pressure monitoring system, anti-theft alarm, and a 360-degree camera.

Citroen C3 Aircross Bharat NCAP Safety Score
Adult safety	27.05/32
Child safety	40/49

Tata Punch EV

With one of the highest Bharat NCAP scores, the Tata Punch EV is one of the safest cars in India. The Punch EV is based on Tata’s dedicated EV platform called ‘Acti.EV’, which stands for ‘Advanced Connected Tech-Intelligent Electric Vehicle,’ which also underpins other Tata EVs that have scored a 5-star rating in the Bharat NCAP safety test.

The Tata Punch EV packs 6 airbags, ISOFIX child seat anchors, rear parking sensors, electronic stability programme (ESP), hill-hold assist, and tyre-pressure monitoring system as standard in all variants. Its higher variants also offer hill descent control, a 360-degree camera, and a blind spot monitor.

Tata Punch EV Bharat NCAP Safety Score
Adult safety	31.46/32
Child safety	45/49

Tata Curvv

While the Tata Curvv has not found the success it was targeted at, it is definitely a capable coupe SUV, and a 5-star rating in the Bharat NCAP safety test is one of its key strengths. Thanks to a strong body that helped earn such a respectable Bharat NCAP safety rating, the Curvv can effectively shield passengers in the event of an accident.

The standard safety feature set of the Tata Curvv includes 6 Airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, 3-point seatbelts for all occupants, and hill hold control. Moreover, its higher variants also offer a tyre pressure monitoring system, hill descent control, a 360-degree camera with blind view monitor, and a Level-2 ADAS safety suite.

Tata Curvv Bharat NCAP Safety Score
Adult safety	29.50/32
Child safety	46.33/49

Skoda Slavia

Global NCAP tested the Volkswagen Virtus and Skoda Slavia together, as they are direct siblings and share the same platform. Expectedly, the Skoda Slavia scored a 5-star Global NCAP rating and took a respectable place among the safest cars in India.

For the standard safety feature set, the Slavia offers 6 airbags, electronic stability control, traction control, brake disc wiping, tyre pressure monitoring system, ISOFIX mounts, and an anti-theft alarm. In higher variants, it also offers hill hold control, rain-sensing wipers and fog lamps.

Skoda Slavia Global NCAP Safety Score
Adult safety	29.71/34
Child safety	42/49

Renault Duster

The Renault Duster has been a legendary nameplate in the Indian passenger vehicle market, and in April 2026, it scored a 5-star rating in the Bharat NCAP safety test, proving it to be one of the safest cars in India. Featuring among the best safety rating cars, the Duster is one of the most value-for-money mid-size SUVs, as it also offers an enjoyable driving performance, fashionable appearance, and plenty of upmarket features.

In terms of safety features, the Duster offers 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, tyre pressure monitoring system, and ISOFIX child mounts as standard across variants. In higher variants, the Duster also offers a 360-degree camera and Level-2 ADAS safety suite.

Renault Duster Bharat NCAP Safety Score
Adult safety	30.49/32
Child safety	45/49

Maruti Suzuki Victoris

With a 5-star rating in both Bharat NCAP and Global NCAP safety tests, the Maruti Victoris highlights Maruti’s increasing focus on offering safer cars. Moreover, while the Victoris sells in large numbers due to its economic character, the 5-star NCAP rating makes its offering even more attractive. The Victoris is based on the Suzuki Global C platform (aka Suzuki TECT platform), which also underpins the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara.

The standard safety equipment of the Maruti Victoris includes 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability program (ESP), traction control, hill hold assist, rear parking sensors, day & night IRVM, and ISOFIX child seat anchors. Its higher variants also offer a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), front parking sensors, hill descent control, a 360-degree camera with a blind view monitor, and a Level 2 ADAS safety suite.

Maruti Suzuki Victoris Bharat NCAP Safety Score
Adult safety	31.66/32
Child safety	43/49

Maruti Suzuki Victoris Global NCAP Safety Score
Adult safety	33.72/32
Child safety	41/49

Skoda Kushaq

The robust body of the Skoda Kushaq mid-size SUV has helped it bag a prestigious 5-star rating in the Global NCAP safety test, and makes it one of the safest cars in India. In addition to high passenger safety, the Kushaq offers the high-spirited performance and premium experience we have come to associate with Skoda cars.

Except for the anti-theft alarm and front parking sensors, all safety features of the Skoda Kushaq are standard. They include 6 airbags, ISOFIX child seat mounts, rear wiper and defogger, ABS with EBD, tyre pressure warning system, and auto-dimming IRVM. Moreover, rear-disc brakes are exclusively offered with the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine.

Skoda Kushaq Global NCAP Safety Score
Adult safety	29.6/34
Child safety	42/49

Kia Seltos

The Kia Seltos is the arch-rival of the segment-leader as well as its sibling, the Hyundai Creta. Standing among the safest cars in India, the Seltos’s key advantage over the Creta is the 5-star Bharat NCAP rating, which was achieved in March 2026.

In terms of standard safety features, the Seltos offer 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC, hill-start assist, tyre pressure monitoring system, ISOFIX child mounts, rear view camera, and reverse parking sensors. Higher up the variants, it also offers front parking sensors, a 360-degree camera, and Level-2 ADAS features.

Kia Seltos Bharat NCAP Safety Score
Adult safety	31.70/32
Child safety	45/49

Volkswagen Taigun

German cars are known for their structural strength, and the Volkswagen Taigun is no exception. As a matter of fact, the pre-facelift Volkswagen Taigun was the first car to be tested under the latest Global NCAP protocols, and the German mid-size SUV easily scored a 5-star rating. While the facelifted Taigun has not been tested by any NCAP, it is certain to score the same rating as the pre-facelift model

The Taigun features 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control (ESC), brake assist, rear wiper and washer, rear defogger, and rear parking sensors as standard. In higher variants, it also offers hill-start assist, front parking sensors, reverse parking camera and all-four-wheel disc brakes.

Volkswagen Taigun Global NCAP Safety Score
Adult safety	29.6/34
Child safety	42/49

Volkswagen Virtus

While the Volkswagen Virtus is famous for its exciting performance, it has been the first sedan to feature on the list of safest cars in India. Like siblings – Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Slavia, Skoda Kushaq, the Virtus is based on a strong MQB A0-IN platform, which has been domestically developed for Indian driving conditions.

The Virtus packs 6 airbags, electronic stability control, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, and multi-collision brakes. In higher variants, it also offers hill-start assist, brake disk wiping and rear parking camera.

Volkswagen Virtus Global NCAP Safety Score
Adult safety	29.71/34
Child safety	42/49

Tata Sierra

The Tata Sierra is one of the best cars Tata has ever produced, and obviously, like every other Tata car, it has a robust body. With a robust body and many safety features, the Sierra has scored a 5-star rating in the Bharat NCAP safety test, exhibiting top-notch passenger safety.

As standard across all variants, the Sierra offers 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, electronic stability programme, rear parking sensors, and seatbelt reminders. Its higher variants also include hill descent control, tyre pressure monitoring system, front parking sensors, and Level-2 ADAS safety suite.

Tata Sierra Bharat NCAP Safety Score
Adult safety	31.14/32
Child safety	44.73/49

Mahindra Thar ROXX

The 3-door Mahindra Thar had scored a 4-star rating in the Global NCAP safety test. However, its 5-door version, Mahindra Thar ROXX, has gone one step ahead, scoring a full 5-star rating in the Bharat NCAP safety test, and becoming one of the safest cars in India.

Across its variants, the Mahindra Thar ROXX offers 6 airbags, electronic stability program (ESP), 3-point seat belts for all passengers, and a brake-locking differential. Its higher variants also sport front parking sensors, a 360-degree camera, and Level-2 ADAS features.

Mahindra Thar ROXX Bharat NCAP Safety Score
Adult safety	31.09/32
Child safety	45/49

Tata Nexon EV

The electrified version of the Tata Nexon, Tata Nexon EV, is one of the safest cars in India, with a 5-star rating in the Bharat NCAP car crashworthiness test. A high NCAP rating adds to the appeal of the Nexon EV, which is one of the best-selling electric cars in India.

For the safety equipment, the Nexon EV offers 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability programme, rear parking camera, and rear parking sensors as standard. In higher variants, it also offers an electronic parking brake with auto hold, a tyre pressure monitoring system, and a Level-2 ADAS safety suite.

Tata Nexon EV Bharat NCAP Safety Score
Adult safety	29.86/32
Child safety	44.95/49

Tata Harrier

The big, burly Tata Harrier not only looks like a strong SUV, but also is one. It has scored a 5-star rating in Bharat NCAP safety test as well as Global NCAP safety test, and is recognised as one of the safest cars in India.

The Harrier’s standard safety kit consists of 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control (ESC), hill hold control, traction control, brake disc wiping, ISOFIX child seat anchors, and rear parking sensors. In higher variants, it also offers a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), front parking sensors, a knee airbag, a 360-degree camera with a blind view monitor, and Level 2 ADAS features.

Tata Harrier Bharat NCAP Safety Score
Adult safety	30.08/32
Child safety	44.54/49

Tata Harrier Global NCAP Safety Score
Adult safety	33/34
Child safety	45/49

Tata Safari

The 7-seater version of the Tata Harrier, Tata Harrier, is built on the same Land Rover D8-derived OMEGARC (Optimal Modular Efficient Global Advanced Architecture) platform. Understandably, like the Harrier, the Safari has scored a 5-star rating in both Bharat NCAP safety test and Global NCAP safety test, and is one of the safest cars in India.

As standard across its variants, the Tata Safari features 6 airbags, all-wheel disc brakes, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX child seat mounts, electronic stability control, hill-hold control, tyre pressure monitoring system, and traction control. In higher variants, the Safari additionally offers a knee airbag, a 360-degree camera, and a Level-2 ADAS safety suite.

Tata Safari Bharat NCAP Safety Score
Adult safety	30.08/32
Child safety	44.54/49

Tata Safari Global NCAP Safety Score
Adult safety	33/32
Child safety	45/49

Mahindra Scorpio N

One of the best off-roading SUVs, the Mahindra Scorpio N, is expected to be built strong and offer robust passenger safety. Indeed, the Indian SUV fulfils such expectations with ease, and with a certification of a 5-star rating in the Global NCAP car crashworthiness test, it is recognised as one of the safest cars in India.

In terms of safety features, the Scorpio N is equipped with dual airbags, electronic stability control, ABS with EBD, hill hold control, hill descent control, and ISOFIX child mounts. In higher variants, it also offers up to six airbags, a tyre pressure monitoring system, and a Level-2 ADAS safety suite.

Mahindra Scorpio N Global NCAP Safety Score
Adult safety	29.2/34
Child safety	28.9/49

Mahindra XUV400 EV

While it has been around for a long time, the Mahindra XUV400 EV attained a 5-star NCAP rating in November 2024. The Indian electric SUV was one of the first electric cars to be tested by Bharat NCAP, and by scoring a full 5-star rating, it became one of the safest cars in India.

The Mahindra XUV400 EV gets dual airbags, ISOFIX mounts, disc brakes on all wheels, a tyre pressure monitoring system, and ABS with EBD as standard equipment. Its higher variants add up to six airbags, rear defogger with wiper and washer, hill-hold assist and a rear-view camera.

Mahindra XUV400 EV Bharat NCAP Safety Score
Adult safety	30.38/32
Child safety	43/49

Maruti Suzuki e Vitara

Maruti’s first electric car, Maruti e-Vitara, has scored a 5-star rating in Bharat NCAP safety test. This means, not only is the e-Vitara a premium electric SUV from the largest car brand, but also one of the safest cars in India.

In terms of safety features, the Maruti e Vitara offers 7 airbags, ABS with EBD, all-wheel disc brakes, an electronic parking brake, a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), electronic stability control (ESC), acoustic vehicle alarm system (AVAS), and front and rear parking sensors as standard. Its higher variants also offer a 360-degree camera and Level-2 ADAS safety suite.

Maruti Suzuki e Vitara Bharat NCAP Safety Score
Adult safety	31.49/32
Child safety	45/49

Tata Curvv EV

The beautiful body of the Tata Curvv EV is also quite strong, and has placed it among the safest cars in India. Like its ICE counterpart, Tata Curvv, the Tata Curvv EV has scored a 5-star rating in the Bharat NCAP car crashworthiness test.

As standard fitment, the Curvv EV features 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, ESP, all-wheel disc brakes, rear parking sensors, and a rear camera. Its higher variants additionally offer front parking sensors, a 360-degree camera, a blind-spot monitor, and ADAS features.

Tata Curvv EV Bharat NCAP Safety Score
Adult safety	30.81/32
Child safety	44.83/49

VinFast VF6

The newcomer to the Indian car industry, VinFast, is doing everything to make sure its cars stand out. Understandably so, the electric car brand has built solid cars for Indian passengers, and the entry-level VinFast car, the VinFast VF6 electric SUV, has scored a 5-star rating in the Bharat NCAP safety test, taking a place among the safest cars in India.

The base variants of the VF6 offer ABS with EBD, brake assist, electronic stability control, traction control, hill-start assist, 7 Airbags, rain-sensing wipers, tyre pressure monitoring system, roll-over mitigation, rear parking sensors, and a 360-degree camera. In higher variants, the VF6 also offers a Level-2 ADAS safety suite.

VinFast VF6 Bharat NCAP Safety Score
Adult safety	27.13/32
Child safety	44.41/49

Toyota Innova Hycross

The Toyota Innova Hycross MUV is the best family car you can buy under Rs. 35 lakh for multiple reasons. Being one of the safest cars in India is one of them. The Japanese MUV has scored a 5-star rating in the Bharat NCAP safety test, and offers everything expected of a premium MUV of its price bracket in this day and age.

In terms of safety equipment, the Innova Hycross offers 6 airbags, vehicle stability control, hill-start assist, ABS with EBD, electronic parking brake with auto hold, and rear parking sensors as standard across variants. In higher variants, it also offers front parking sensors and a Level-2 ADAS safety suite.

Toyota Innova Hycross Bharat NCAP Safety Score
Adult safety	30.47/32
Child safety	45/49

Mahindra BE 6

While the Mahindra BE 6 has broken a lot of norms with its high-tech charismatic character, it is very much in line with most other Mahindra cars in terms of passenger safety. The beautiful electric coupe SUV has scored a full 5-star rating in the Bharat NCAP safety test, placing it among the safest cars in India.

As far as safety features are concerned, the BE 6 packs 6 airbags, an electronic parking brake, rear parking sensors, a rear camera, a rear defogger, ESP, and ISOFIX child mounts as standard across variants. Its higher variants also offer up to 7 airbags, a 360-degree camera, front parking sensors, a windshield auto defogger, and a Level-2 ADAS safety suite.

Mahindra BE 6 Bharat NCAP Safety Score
Adult safety	31.97/32
Child safety	45/49

Tata Harrier EV

While the Tata Harrier EV looks quite the same as the ICE Tata Harrier, it is a different car altogether, sharing a lot of design elements with the Harrier. A key factor common between the Tata Harrier and Tata Harrier EV is the fact that they are built strongly and are among the safest cars in India. Like the Harrier, the Harrier EV has scored a 5-star rating in the Bharat NCAP safety test. Moreover, it has done this by scoring some of the best scores in the test.

The Tata Harrier EV is equipped with 6 Airbags, a tyre pressure monitoring system, hill descent control, hill hold control, traction control, roll over mitigation, corner stability control, an antilock braking system (with brake assist), vehicle dynamic control, and electronic brake force distribution. Its higher variants additionally offer a knee airbag and Level-2 ADAS features.

Tata Harrier EV Bharat NCAP Safety Score
Adult safety	32/32
Child safety	45/49

VinFast VF7

VinFast’s flagship model, VinFast VF7 electric SUV, holds a 5-star rating from the Bharat NCAP, thanks to its strong build and a host of premium safety features. A high safety rating places the VF7 as one of the safest cars in India, while it also offers a commendably long driving range, fabulous ride comfort, and most characteristics expected of a premium electric SUV of its price.

The base variants of the VF7 offer ABS with EBD, brake assist, electronic stability control, traction control, hill-start assist, 7 Airbags, rain-sensing wipers, tyre pressure monitoring system, roll-over mitigation, rear parking sensors, and a 360-degree camera. In higher variants, the VF7 also offers a Level-2 ADAS safety suite.

VinFast VF7 Bharat NCAP Safety Score
Adult safety	28.54/32
Child safety	45.25/49

Mahindra XEV 9e

Built on the same INGLO electric-origin platform that underpins the Mahindra BE 6, the Mahindra XEV 9e too has scored a 5-star rating in the Bharat NCAP safety test. With robust passenger safety, the XEV 9e has proven itself as an appealing electric SUV for families and is one of the best-selling electric cars in India.

The XEV 9e packs 6 airbags, an electronic parking brake, rear parking sensors, rear camera, rear defogger, ESP, and ISOFIX child mounts as standard across variants. Its higher variants also offer up to 7 airbags, a 360-degree camera, front parking sensors, a windshield auto defogger, and a Level-2 ADAS safety suite.

Mahindra XEV 9e Bharat NCAP Safety Score
Adult safety	32/32
Child safety	45/49

Maruti Suzuki Invicto

The Maruti Invicto premium MUV has the top safety certification – a 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating, as one of its key draws. Such a safety rating enhances the Invicto’s appeal, as it is reassuring to know that this Maruti MUV not only drives up to 8 passengers around in rich comfort, but also safeguards them with a strong body.

The Invitco’s standard safety features include 6 airbags, disc brakes on all four wheels, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX child mounts, electronic parking brake with auto hold, and rear camera. The higher variants additionally offer a tyre pressure monitoring system, an electronic parking brake with auto hold, a 360-degree camera, and front parking sensors.

Maruti Suzuki Invicto Bharat NCAP Safety Score
Adult safety	30.43/32
Child safety	45/49

Summary

Passenger safety should be one of the key checkpoints while buying a car. Thanks to the level of advancement modern-day technology has reached, today, the market has a lot of cars that commendably shield passengers in case of unfortunate accidents. This guide helps you learn about the safest cars in India, which have been certified with the best NCAP ratings, so that you can make a sound decision while buying your next car.

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