Top 10 Safest Cars and SUVs in India

Indian car buyers are now taking safety has one of the most important factors before driving home a new car. It is one of the most major concerns when it comes to driving. From driving in bustling city streets to cruising on highways, nowadays cars offer not only unparalleled comfort and spacious cabins but also boast impressive safety features.

Automakers have started taking safety seriously and worked on improving the car platforms to give superior safety during crash. In this article, we have curated a list of 'Top 10 Safest Cars and SUVs in India' for 2024.

1. Tata Harrier

Tata Motors introduced the Harrier facelift in the country in 2024. Featuring an impressive design, the SUV has secured a 5-star safety rating in Bharat NCAP's crash test for both Adult Occupant Protection and Child Occupant Protection. 

In fact, the SUV is the safest SUV when it comes to Global NCAP crash test. The SUV has received full 5 star crash test rating under Global NCAP (Global New Car Assessment Program) under the 'Safer Cars for India' campaign. 

Tata Harrier Adult Occupancy Test

Rating - 5 stars
Score - 33.05 out of 34 points

Harrier Child Occupancy Test

Rating - 5 stars
Score - 45 out of 49 points

Safety Features - 7 airbags, TPMS, 360-degree camera, and ESC. It also gets ADAS with features like Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Autonomous Emergency Braking and Front Collision Warning.

2. Tata Safari

The new-gen Safari is based on the same platform that underpins the Harrier. In fact, both SUVs share the same safety tech and received a 5-star safety rating in Bharat NCAP's crash test. The 7-seater SUV has also received a 5-star safety rating from Global NCAP. 

Tata Safari Adult Occupancy Test

Rating - 5 stars
Score - 33.05 out of 34 points

Harrier Child Occupancy Test

Rating - 5 stars
Score - 45 out of 49 points

Safety Features - 7 airbags, ESP, hill-hold assist, traction control system, ISOFIX child seat mounts and ADAS tech. The ADAS features include autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist and others.

3. Tata Nexon

The Nexon has been one of the best-selling SUVs in our market. Its high safety ratings is one of the big reasons behind its huge success in our market. The SUV is known for its strong platform and good build quality. It has received 5-star crash test rating under Global NCAP (Global New Car Assessment Program).

Tata Nexon Adult Occupancy Test

Rating - 5 stars
Score - 32.22 out of 34 points

Nexon Child Occupancy Test

Rating - 5 stars
Score - 44.52 out of 49 points

Safety Features - six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control and reverse camera. 

4. Volkswagen Virtus & Skoda Slavia

Volkswagen Virtus and Skoda Slavia are the next models in the list of top safest cars and SUVs in India. Both models secured full 5 star crash test rating under Global NCAP crash test. The cousin-sisters are based on the same MQB A0 IN platform that also underpins the Kushaq and Taigun. 

Virtus & Slavia Adult Occupancy Test

Rating - 5 stars
Score - 29.71 out of 34 points

Virtus & Slavia Child Occupancy Test

Rating - 5 stars
Score - 42 out of 49 points

Safety Features - Six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, traction control and others. 

5. Skoda Kushaq & Volkswagen Taigun

Similar to the Virtus and Slavia, the Skoda Kushaq and VW Taigun are the safest SUVs on sale in India. Both SUVs received full 5-star crash test rating under Global NCAP for both adult occupancy and child occupancy. 

Kushaq and Taigun Adult Occupancy Test

Rating - 5 stars
Score - 29.64 out of 34 points

Kushaq and Taigun Child Occupancy Test

Rating - 5 stars
Score - 42 out of 49 points

Safety Features - Six airbags, ABS with EBD, brake assist, electronic stability program, traction control system and others.

6. Maruti Suzuki New Dzire

The new-gen Dzire is the only Maruti Suzuki car in India to secure full 5 star crash test rating under Global NCAP. The sub-4 meter sedan has received 4 star safety rating in child occupancy test. 

Maruti Dzire Adult Occupancy Test

Rating - 5 stars
Score - 31.24 out of 34 points

Dzire Child Occupancy Test

Rating - 4 stars
Score - 39.2 out of 49 points

Safety Features - 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability program (ESP), 3-point seatbelts with reminder for all seats, ISOFIX, 360-degree surround view camera and others.

7. Hyundai Verna

Hyundai's new mid-sized sedan, the Verna has been one of the most safest sedans on sale in India. The sedan has received full five star rating for both adult and child occupancy test under Global NCAP. 

Hyundai Verna Adult Occupancy Test

Rating - 5 stars
Score - 28.18 out of 34 points

Verna Child Occupancy Test

Rating - 4 stars
Score - 42 out of 49 points

Safety features - six airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC, traction control, a tyre pressure monitoring system and others. It also comes with LEVEL 2 ADAS tech with features like adaptive cruise control, lane assist, and others. 

8. Mahindra Scorpio-N

Mahindra's top-selling SUV, the Scorpio N has also secured top ratings from Global NCAP. The SUV has secured 5-star safety rating for adult occupants and 3 star rating for the child occupants. 

Mahindra Scorpio-N Adult Occupancy Test

Rating - 5 stars
Score - 29.25 out of 34 points

Scorpio-N Child Occupancy Test

Rating - 3 stars
Score - 28.93 out of 49 points

Safety Features - the Scorpio-N safety features include six airbags, ABS with EBD, traction control system, Electronic Stability Control, hill hold control, hill descent control, reverse camera, driver drowsiness detection, tire pressure monitoring system, ISOFIX child seat anchors, and others. 

9. Mahindra XUV 700

The next model in the list of top 10 safest cars and SUVs in India is the Mahindra XUV 700. The SUV has received 5-stars and 4-stars in adults occupancy and child occupancy protection test by Global NCAP. 

Mahindra XUV700 Adult Occupancy Test

Rating - 5 stars
Score - 16.03 out of 17 points

XUV700 Child Occupancy Test

Rating - 4 stars
Score - 41.66 out of 49 points

Safety Features - six airbags, ABS with EBD, traction control system, electronic stability program, and ADAS Level 2. 

10. Tata Punch

The subcompact SUV, Tata Punch is a highly popular product and comes with aggressive pricing and strong body. The Mini SUV has received an overall 5-Star Safety Rating in Global NCAP crash tests.

Tata Punch Adult Occupancy Test

Rating - 5 stars
Score - 16.45 out of 17 points

XUV700 Child Occupancy Test

Rating - 4 stars
Score - 40.89 out of 49 points

Safety features - 2 airbags, Anti-lock Braking System with EBD, Traction Control, a rear-view camera, ISOFIX child seat mounts, and more.

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