The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways revealed in its 2022 report that 9.5 out of every 1 lakh people lost their lives due to fatal accidents on the roads. Given this situation, it is crucial to choose a vehicle that ensures the safety of the driver as well as the passengers. The Global NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme) regularly conducts crash tests on vehicles to find out how safe they are for the occupants. Here is a list of the top 10 safest cars in India as per the Global NCAP ratings as of April 1, 2024.
Top 10 Safest Cars in India 2024
Tata Harrier
- GNCAP Rating (Adult Occupant): 5 Stars
- GNCAP Rating (Child Occupant): 5 Stars
- Price: Rs 15.49 lakh to Rs 24.49 lakh
- Launch Year: 2019
According to the Global NCAP adult safety ratings, the Tata Harrier is the safest car in India. To prioritise safety, the car boasts six airbags that come as standard, while the top-end variants also get an additional driver knee airbag. Other key safety features include an Electronic Stability Program (ESP), a panic break alert, and ISOFIX child seat mounts.
Tata Safari
- GNCAP Rating (Adult Occupant): 5 Stars
- GNCAP Rating (Child Occupant): 5 Stars
- Price: Rs 16.19 lakh to Rs 25.49 lakh
- Launch Year: October 17, 2023
The safety features of the Tata Safari include six airbags, a hill-hold assist, ISOFIX child seat mounts, traction control, and ESP. Three cars from Tata are among the top 10 safest cars in India in 2024. This clearly shows Tata’s commitment towards producing vehicles that prioritise safety.
Tata Nexon
- GNCAP Rating (Adult Occupant): 5 Stars
- GNCAP Rating (Child Occupant): 5 Stars
- Price: Rs 8.15 lakh to Rs 15.60 lakh
- Launch Year: 2017
In 2018, the Tata Nexon was the first car to achieve five stars by the GNAP. The SUV is equipped with safety features like six airbags, Electronic Stability Control, parking sensors, 360-degree cameras, tyre pressure monitor, and a blind view monitor.
Volkswagen Virtus
- GNCAP Rating (Adult Occupant): 5 Stars
- GNCAP Rating (Child Occupant): 5 Stars
- Price: Rs 11.48 lakh to Rs 19.29 lakh
- Launch Year: March 9, 2022
The Volkswagen Virtus is a premium mid-size sedan offering advanced safety features like multi-collision brakes, a rear-view camera, front seatbelt reminder, six airbags, hill-hold assist, park distance control, and Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
Skoda Slavia
- GNCAP Rating (Adult Occupant): 5 Stars
- GNCAP Rating (Child Occupant): 5 Stars
- Price: Rs 10.89 lakh to Rs 19.12 lakh
- Launch Year: November, 2021
Skoda Slavia is also a premium mid-size sedan that features safety equipment like six airbags, Electronic Stability Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), ABS, and multi-collision braking.
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Skoda Kushaq
- GNCAP Rating (Adult Occupant): 5 Stars
- GNCAP Rating (Child Occupant): 5 Stars
- Price: Rs 10.89 lakh to Rs 20 lakh
- Launch Year: 2021
The Skoda Kushaq ensures the safety of the driver and passengers with a host of features such as six airbags, TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System), Hill-hold assist, brake disc wiping, rollover protection, ABS, and traction control.
Volkswagen Taigun
- GNCAP Rating (Adult Occupant): 5 Stars
- GNCAP Rating (Child Occupant): 5 Stars
- Price: Rs 11.62 lakh to Rs 19.76 lakh
- Launch Year: 2021
A key player in the mid-size SUV segment, the Volkswagen Taigun provides safety to its occupants with features like six airbags, hill-hold assist, multi-collision braking, and ISOFIX child safety mounts.
Mahindra Scorpio-N
- GNCAP Rating (Adult Occupant): 5 Stars
- GNCAP Rating (Child Occupant): 3 Stars
- Price: Rs 12.73 lakh to Rs 24.03 lakh
- Launch Year: 2022
The Mahindra Scorpio-N is available with standard safety features such as dual front airbags, ISOFIX child seat mounts, TPMS, EBD (Electronic brakeforce distribution), and ABS.
Hyundai Verna
- GNCAP Rating (Adult Occupant): 5 Stars
- GNCAP Rating (Child Occupant): 5 Stars
- Price: Rs 10.96 lakh to Rs 17.38 lakh
- Launch Year: 2006
The Hyundai Verna is a 5-seater premium sedan which boasts safety features like six airbags, ISOFIX child seat mounts, automatic headlamps, and a rear parking sensor.
Tata Punch
- GNCAP Rating (Adult Occupant): 5 Stars
- GNCAP Rating (Child Occupant): 4 Stars
- Price: Rs 5.82 lakh to Rs 9.48 lakh
- Launch Year: 2006
The Tata Punch, a compact SUV, has gained popularity in the micro-SUV segment in no time. It offers safety features like two airbags, ISOFIX anchorage, 4-channel ABS, and rear parking sensors.
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