Best Safe Cars

Tata Nexon was the first Indian production car to receive a 5-star in the Global NCAP safety rating. The safety features on the compact-SUV includes Electronic Traction Control, Roll- over Mitigation, Emergency Brake assist, Hill Hold Control, and Electronic Parking Brake. Tata has also equipped the Nexon with ABS with EBD and Airbags as standard across all variants. The Tata Nexon is available in engine options: a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine and a 1.5-litre turbo-diesel engine. Transmission options include either a six-speed manual gearbox or an AMT automatic transmission.

Tata Altroz premium hatchback was the second Indian production car from the brand to receive 5-star in the Global NCAP safety rating. Apart from featuring a modern design, Tata has equipped the Altroz with best in class safety features. This includes airbags, advanced ABS with EBD, rain sensing wipers, reverse parking camera, ISOFIX child seat mounts; among others. The Altroz is also built on the Tata’s new ALFA architecture and claims to be sturdy and impact resistant. Tata Altroz is available in two engine options: a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine and a 1.5-litre turbo-diesel engine. Both engines come mated to a five-speed manual gearbox.

Mahindra XUV300 is the first product from the brand and the third Indian production vehicle to receive 5-star in the Global NCAP safety rating. The XUV300 features seven airbags, ESP with rollover mitigation, hill start assist, ABS with EBD, corner braking control, ISOFIX mounts; among others. The compact SUV is available with two engine options: a 1.2-litre petrol, and a 1.5-litre diesel.

Mahindra Marazzo has received 4-stars in the Global NCAP safety rating. The seven-seater MPV comes equipped with a host of safety features. This includes airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX mounts, impact and speed sensing door locks, emergency call, rear parking camera; among others. The Mahinda Marazzo is available with a 1.5-litre diesel engine and comes mated to a six-speed manual gearbox.

Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza is one among the safest cars in the brand’s current line-up. The Maruti Vitara Brezza is one of the most successful compact-SUVs on the Indian market as of now and is available only in a diesel format. It has scored a four-star rating in the crash testing conducted by Global NCAP. The Maruti Brezza comes with all the basic safety essentials such as dual airbags, ABS and ISOFIX child seat mounts.

Volkswagen Polo has received 4-stars in the Global NCAP safety rating. The Polo is one among the safest hatchback in the country and comes equipped with a host of equipment to keep its occupants safe. Dual-airbags and ABS with EBD is offered as standard across variants. Volkswagen Polo is offered with a total of three engine options including the GT variants.

The Toyota Yaris comes with many segment-first features. The sedan is based on the global model – the Toyota Yaris Ativ (Vios, in some markets). The Yaris is also one of the very few sub-20-lakh cars in India to have seven airbags as standard. What’s more! The Toyota Yaris has got a five-star rating in ASEAN NCAP. The Toyota Yaris is only available in 1.5-litre petrol engine. However, the buyers can choose between a six-speed manual or a seven-speed CVT automatic transmission.

Tata Tiago has received 4-stars in the Global NCAP safety rating, and joins line-up of safest vehicles in the country. Tata has equipped the Tiago with airbags, ABS with EBD, corner stability control, high-strength, body structure rear parking assist and the works. The Tiago is available in 1.2-litre petrol engine. The engine comes mated to either a five-speed manual or an AMT automatic transmission.

Toyota Etios Liva earns 4-stars in the Global NCAP safety rating test. The hatchback features dual-airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX mounts, reverse park assist; among others. The Toyota Etios Liva is available with two engine options: a 1.2-litre petrol engine and a 1.4-litre diesel engine. Both engines come mated to a five-speed manual gearbox.

The Jeep Compass has got an impressive five-star rating in Euro NCAP. The ‘baby Grand Cherokee’ has got the imposing looks of a Jeep, especially with its seven-slat grille. When the American brand set foot in India, there wasn’t any affordable model on offer. It was only when the Compass was introduced that Jeep became popular in India. The Jeep Compass comes with premium interiors and excellent overall build quality – which further translates to passenger safety.