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.

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.