According to a report by India Today, here are the 6 safest cars in India based on the Global NCAP ratings:
1. Toyota Glanza (5-star rating) – A rebranded version of the Maruti Suzuki Baleno, the Glanza offers excellent crash test ratings.
2. Maruti Suzuki S-Cross (5-star rating) – The compact SUV received a perfect 5-star rating for its adult and child occupant protection.
3. Mahindra XUV300 (5-star rating) – This compact SUV offered impressive protection for both adult and child occupants.
4. Tata Altroz (5-star rating) – This hatchback received a perfect 5-star rating for its crash test performance.
5. Hyundai i20 (5-star rating) – The premium hatchback offered excellent protection for adult and child occupants.
6. Volkswagen Polo (4-star rating) – The premium hatchback received a 4-star rating for its crash test performance, still a respectable score.
On the other hand, here are the 6 cars with poor ratings (less than 2 stars):
1. Renault Duster (0-star rating) – The compact SUV failed to meet the Global NCAP’s minimum safety standards.
2. Datsun Go (0-star rating) – This budget-friendly hatchback was found to be lacking in safety features.
3. Ford Figo (0-star rating) – The compact hatchback failed to meet the safety standards due to lack of airbags and other safety features.
4. Tata Nano (0-star rating) – The ultra-low-cost hatchback failed to meet safety standards due to lack of airbags and other features.
5. Maruti Suzuki Alto (1-star rating) – The popular hatchback received a dismal 1-star rating due to poor crash test performance.
6. Hyundai Eon (1-star rating) – The compact hatchback received a 1-star rating due to inadequate safety features.