Top 10 Safest Cars In India – Tata Is No. 1; No Maruti Car On The List!

Tata Punch takes the crown with a 5-star safety rating in the performed car crash test. This is the 3rd car from the company’s portfolio to receive 5 stars, and such a rating demonstrates the manufacturer’s priority and willingness to offer the safest cars to its fans. Punch scores 16.45/17 for adult occupant protection and 40.89/49 for child occupant safety.

The second car on the list is Mahindra XUV300 with a 5 Star safety rating and there is only a marginal difference of points in scores of Tata Punch and Mahindra XUV300. It has obtained a 16.42/17 in adult occupant protection and a 37.44/49 in child occupant safety.

Just below the Mahindra XUV300, the Tata Altroz is also one of the safest cars with a 5-star safety rating. It scored 16.13/17 and 29/49 in adult occupant protection and child occupant protection, respectively. Tata’s premium hatchback’s bodyshell was rated as stable and competent in withstanding further load. In terms of safety features, the Tats Altroz sports two airbags, seat belt reminders for the front passengers, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX child seat anchorages and rear parking sensors as standard.

The next car from the 5-star safety rating club is the Tata Nexon. Tata Motors proves its sincerity towards passenger safety in the country by having four cars in the top 10 safest cars list. Tata Nexon got 16.06 points out of 17 in adult occupant protection and 25 points out of 49 in child occupant protection. It’s worth noting that the model tested was pre-facelift, and the model that is currently on sale has been further improved to meet the pedestrian protection standards. The standard safety feature list includes dual airbags, ABS and ISOFIX child seat mounts.

Mahindra XUV700 was the biggest hit in the Indian car market this year. Its amazing feature list impressed car lovers because the company has not made any compromises on the safety of passengers. This SUV has scored 5 stars in the safety rating from GNCAP. In adult occupant protection, it scored 16.03/17 and in child occupant protection, it scored 41.66/49. Mahindra has packed the XUV700 with seven airbags, adaptive cruise control, and autonomous emergency braking, to name a few safety features.

The Honda Jazz has obtained a place in the country’s top 10 safest cars list by achieving a significant 4-star safety rating. The hatchback received 13.89 out of a possible 30 points for adult safety and 31.54 points for child occupant safety. The Jazz was evaluated with the most basic safety features, including two frontal airbags, a seatbelt reminder and ABS. Interestingly, the driver’s chest provided adequate protection, while the passenger’s chest provided good protection. The body shell and footwell areas were certified as stable and capable of withstanding additional loadings.

This made-in-India MPV scored 4 stars in the safety rating by GNCAP. The Marrazzo received a rating of 12.85/17 for adult occupant safety and 22.22/49 for child safety due to its safety features. This MPV gets dual front airbags, front seatbelt pre-tensioners, ISOFIX anchorages for rear seats, a driver’s side seatbelt reminder, brakes on all four wheels, and more.

The second-gen Mahindra Thar is not only a great off-roader but also offers great safety to its passengers and driver. The SUV has scored 4 stars in safety ratings, with 12.52 out of a possible 17 in adult occupant protection and 41.11 out of a possible 49 in child occupant protection. This is the second-highest rating for child safety among the top 10 safer cars. The safety features offered in the Thar include dual airbags, a roll cage, ABS and rear parking sensors as standard, while the top-spec model gets ESP as well.