Aman AhmedJune 3, 2021 1:35:44 PM
Earlier this week, the Renault Triver became the latest Indian-made, Indian-sold model to be tested by the Vehicle Safety Monitoring Agency’s Global New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Get a 4-star rating in the crash test. As part of the #SaferCarsForIndia campaign – launched to raise awareness of the importance of making cars sold in the country safer – Global NCAP has seen more than 40 accidents over the past few years and model ratings range from terrible zero stars to a truly impressive five stars. Artist. It rounds up the highest ratings of all the models tested so far and provides a list of the top 10 safest cars for sale in India, rated by the Global NCAP.
Of the 10 models listed here, 3 have a full 5-star rating and the remaining 7 all have a 4-star rating. The vehicles listed here are arranged in the order of star rating and Adult Crew Protection (AOP) score.
Mahindra XUV300 – 5 stars (AOP score: 16.42)
At the beginning of 2020, the Mahindra XUV300 became the third vehicle manufactured in India to receive a full five stars in the Global NCAP crash test. It scored the highest score for an Indian car on the Global NCAP test, scoring 16.42 out of 17 for adult occupant protection. The occupant protection of children in compact SUVs was also high. The Mahindra XUV300 is equipped as standard with two airbags, ABS, all-wheel disc brakes, an ISOFIX child seat anchorage, cornering brake control and a front belt tensioner.
Tata Altroz - 5 stars (AOP score: 16.12)
Shortly before the Mahindra XUV300 results were announced, Tata Altroz became the second Indian model to receive a five-star rating in the Global NCAP crash test. Tata’s premium hatchback also scored 16.13 out of 17 for occupant protection for adults and 29 out of 49 for protection of children. The shell was classified as “stable” and withstood additional loads. Comparable to the Marti Suzuki Baleno and Hyundai i20, the Altroz is equipped with two airbags, ABS and an ISOFIX child seat anchor as standard.
Tata Nexon – 5 Stars (AOP Score: 16.06)
At the end of 2018, Tata Nexon made a name for itself in history, becoming the first model made in India to receive a full five-star rating in the Global NCAP crash test. Originally rated with 4 stars, the final rating of the Nexon was revised after passing a side collision test, which meets the requirements of the UN95 side collision protection and is equipped with a seat belt reminder system as standard. .. In addition to a score of 16.06 out of 17 for occupant protection for adults, the compact SUV achieved 25 out of 49 points for child protection. In addition to the two airbags and ABS, the Tata Nexon is equipped as standard with electronic stability control, traction control, rollover protection and emergency brake assist.
Mahindra Marazzo – 4 stars (AOP score: 12.85)
Although not very successful in the market, Mahindra Marazzo became the first Indian MPV to receive a 4-star rating in the Global NCAP Crash Test. We achieved 12.85 out of 17 points for occupant protection for adults. This is the highest AOP score ever for a 4-star vehicle. Marazzo scored 22.22 out of 49 for protecting inmates of children. Two airbags, ABS, ISOFIX child seat holders and all four-wheel disc brakes are important safety features that are standard on the Mahindra MPV.
Volkswagen Polo – 4 stars (AOP score: 12.54)
Although the Volkswagen Polo in its current form is over a decade old, according to the Global NCAP rating it is one of the five safest cars on the Indian market. The Polo that was tested throughout 2014 initially received a zero-star rating because the basic model tested did not have an airbag. However, Global NCAP retested the model with two front airbags and changed the rating of Polo. Volkswagen India then standardized two airbags across the entire range. In addition to 12.54 points for the occupant protection of adults, Polo also received 3 stars (29.91 points) for the occupant protection of children. The Polo is equipped with two airbags and ABS as standard.
Mahindra Thar – 4 stars (AOP score: 12.52)
After the enthusiastic reception on the market, the second generation Mahindra Thar received another major image boost towards the end of 2020 with four stars in the Global NCAP Crash Test towards the end of 2020. Occupant protection points for adults were rated with 4 stars, for child protection points were 41.11 points. This is the highest score of any model that Global NCAP has ever tested. The basic AX standard and AX variants offered at market launch were discontinued because they did not offer ISOFIX child seat brackets, 3-point seat belts for the rear seats or roll cages. Final evaluation of tar. These functions are equipped as standard with two airbags, ABS and electronic stability controls.
Tata Tigor – 4 stars (AOP score: 12.52)
On the same day that Tata Altroz received a five-star rating, Tata Tigor also received an important filling in the form of a four-star rating in a Global NCAP crash test. After a comprehensive revision as part of the BS6 update, the Tigor is getting a new front section that meets new safety requirements, and the compact sedan is given 12.52 of 17 potentials for occupant protection for adults. Have. Since the ISOFIX child seat holder is not part of the standard equipment, the child seat protection is also rated at 3 stars (34.15 points).
Tata Tiago – 4 stars (AOP score: 12.52)
Tata Tiago, much like Tigor, also received the same 4-star rating in the Global NCAP crash test. The entry-level hatchback from Tata has been significantly redesigned as part of a mid-life update in line with the implementation of the BS6 emissions standards and receives 12.52 points, just like Tigor, of the 17 potential points for the protection of adult occupants. did. The Tiago is also equipped with double airbags and ABS as standard, but there is no ISOFIX child seat fixation. Despite this omission, it deserves the same 3 stars (34.15 points) as the Tigor when it comes to protecting the inmates of children.
Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza – 4 stars (AOP score: 12.51)
The only model from India’s largest automaker on this list is the Marti Suzuki Vitara Brezza. With great success since its inception, the Vitara Breza is the first and only multi-Suzuki product to date, with over 600,000 units sold and a global four-star NCAP crash test. The occupant protection for adults was 12.51 out of 17 and the occupant protection for children was 17.93 out of 49. Brezza is equipped with two airbags, ABS, ISOFIX child seat anchoring and front belt tensioners as standard.
Renault Triver – 4 stars (AOP score: 11.62)
On June 1, 2021, the seven-seater Renault Triver was the first model from a French car manufacturer to be awarded four stars in the Global NCAP crash test as the second MPV sold in India. .. In terms of occupant protection for adults, the Renault Triver received a 4-star rating of 11.62 out of 17 points. According to a Global NCAP report, the Triver was tested with the simplest specs with two airbags and ABS. It offers good protection for the head, neck and knees of the driver and front passenger. Triber received 3 stars for the protection of child occupants with 27 out of 49 points, despite the lack of ISOFIX child seat holders.
(This list only includes vehicles currently sold in India. Two other models, Toyota Etios and Tata Zest, received a 4-star rating from Global NCAP but are no longer sold. It has been done.)
