Best Safe Cars

Tata Punch is the safest vehicle on this list with a Global-NCAP score of 16.45 points for adult protection. The sole engine available in the Tata Punch is the 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated Revotron petrol engine and this engine makes 84.48 bhp at 6,000 rpm and 113 Nm of torque at 3,300 rpm. This engine can be specified with either a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 5-speed Automated Manual Transmission (AMT). Apart from this, the Tata Punch comes in 4 trim levels and add-on feature packs.

Mahindra XUV300 is the second safest vehicle on this list behind the Tata Punch with a Global-NCAP score of 16.42 points for adult protection. The Mahindra XUV300 comes with two choices of engines. The petrol unit is a 1.2-litre turbocharged engine with 108.62 bhp and 200 Nm of torque, whereas the 1.5-litre diesel engine puts out a healthier 115.05 bhp and a class-leading 300 Nm of torque. The diesel unit is available with both automatic and manual gearbox options, whereas the petrol unit comes mated to a 6-speed manual transmission as standard. Apart from that, the Mahindra XUV300 offers the widest rear seat in its segment. The Mahindra XUV300 is available in 4 trim levels and 5 exterior colour options.

Tata Altroz is currently the safest hatchback in the country with a 5-star safety rating for adult protection and a 4-star safety rating for child protection. The Global-NCAP has warded the Tata Altroz 16.13 points for adult protection. The Tata Altroz also comes with three engine options, where the 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated Revotron petrol engine produces 84.48 bhp whereas the more powerful 1.2-litre turbocharged variant produces 108.48 bhp. Apart from this, there is also a 1.5-litre turbocharged diesel engine with 88.78 bhp. However, unlike its rivals, the Tata Altroz is offered only with a 5-speed manual gearbox.

The Tata Nexon is the first made-in-India model to secure a 5-star safety rating from Global-NCAP. Gradually, the Tata Nexon became one of the best-selling vehicles in its segment. The Tata Nexon comes with two different engine options, the 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine produces 118 bhp and 170 Nm of torque, whereas the diesel unit is a 1.5-litre unit with 108 bhp and 260 Nm of torque. Apart from that, the Tata Nexon can be specified with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed AMT gearbox.

The Mahindra XUV700 is currently the safest vehicle in India with an overall score of 57.69 out of 66. The SUV also secured a full 5-star rating from Global-NCAP by scoring 16.03 points for adult occupant protection. The Mahindra XUV700 is available in 4 trim levels and 5 exterior shades. Apart from that, the Mahindra XUV700 also comes with an AWD layout as an option.

Mahindra Marazzo is a great buy if you are looking for a safe and spacious 7-seater MPV for family purposes. With a 4-star safety rating from the Global-NCAP, the Mahindra Marazzo is the safest MPV in India. Powering the Mahindra Marazzo is a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder diesel engine with 120.96 bhp and 300 Nm of torque. However, unlike some of its rivals, Mahindra Marazzo is only available with a 6-speed manual transmission as standard.

Volkswagen Polo was launched way back in 2010 in India and it still holds its ground as one of the toughest built cars in India. The Volkswagen Polo bagged a 4-star safety rating by scoring 12.54 points in the Global-NCAP crash test. The Volkswagen Polo comes with two petrol engine options. The base 1.0-litre model produces 74.5 bhp and 95 Nm of torque, whereas the 1.0-litre TSI variant pumps out 108.5 bhp and 175 Nm of torque.

The new Mahindra Thar is not only much more sophisticated than the model it replaces, but the new model is leaps and bounds ahead in terms of safety with a 4-star safety rating from Global-NCAP. The Mahindra Thar is powered by two engine options, the 2.2-litre diesel engine puts out 130 bhp and 300 Nm of torque, whereas the 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol unit produces 150 bhp and 320 Nm of torque. The Mahindra Thar is available in 2 trim levels and 6 colour options. Apart from that, the new Mahindra Thar offers a shift-on-fly four-wheel-drive system and a choice of manual and automatic gearboxes.

Tata Tigor is the sub-4m sedan in the country with a 4-star safety rating from the Global-NCAP. Tata Tigor is powered by a 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated Revotron petrol engine and this engine produces 84.48 bhp and 113 Nm of torque. Apart from this Tata Tigor comes with a choice of 5-speed manual and AMT gearboxes. The Tata Tigor comes in 5 different shades and 6 trim levels.

The Tata Tiago is one of the safest hatchbacks in the country with a 4-star safety rating from the Global-NCAP. The hatchback from the Pune-based automobile manufacturer offers decent performance, spacious interiors, and a long list of standard features. Tata Tiago is powered by a 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated Revotron petrol engine and this engine produces 84.48 bhp and 113 Nm of torque. Apart from this Tata Tiago also comes with a choice of 5-speed manual and AMT gearboxes.