Best Safe Cars

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.

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.