Top 20 Cars In India Tested By Global NCAP In 2021

After the new normal, majority of the companies worldwide are getting back on their feet so is the automobile industry (minus the chip shortage). With that, the people are again considering buying new vehicles just to be extra cautious and safe. This change in mentality has also generated the idea to consider safe cars. This is where the global NCAP crash test comes into account. With the GNCAP testing one car or the other, we have formulated a list of 20 vehicles currently sold in India with their crash test rating. So, from the safest to the least safe cars in India, here are 20.

1. Tata Punch (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)
   

   

   After Global NCAP released the recently launched Tata Punch score, this Micro SUV has become the safest car in the country you can buy today. Tata Punch, in its crash test rating, scored a whopping 16.45 out of 17. Tata Punch also boasts of 4 stars in child occupancy and has scored 40.89 out of 49. Most importantly, after the crash test, the bodyshell integrity came out to be stable. Kudos!

   To know more, Tata Punch Receives 5-Star Global NCAP Rating!

2. Mahindra XUV300 (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)
   

   

   The following vehicle on the list, which is the former safest car in India, is the Mahindra XUV300. By now, you might be aware that XUV300 is Ssangyong Tivoli under its name. So in the transaction to XUV300, Mahindra didn’t make many changes. After all, if it ain’t broke, why fix it. In the crash test, Tivoli oh! XUV300 scored an impressive 16.42 out of 17 lending this crossover a full 5-star rating in adult occupancy. Also, Mahindra XUV300 got 37.44 out of 49 in child occupancy, giving it a 4-star rating. And yes, the structural integrity came out to be stable.

   Read to know more Mahindra XUV300 Gets 5 Stars At NCAP Crash Tests

3. Tata Altroz (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

   

   Switching back to Tata, after Punch, Altroz is the safest in the company’s stable. Tata Altroz managed to get 16.13 out of 17 in other words 5 stars in adult occupancy. Moving on, talking about the child occupancy, Altroz is a little too far, as it scored 29 out of 49 (3 stars). But the best part has to be the verdict which said the bodyshell integrity was stable.

   Also Read: Tata Altroz secures 5 Stars at Global NCAP #SAFERCARSFORINDIA

4. Tata Nexon (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)
   

   

   Sticking with Tata, the first vehicle in this Indian carmakers’ line-up to score full 5 stars is the Tata Nexon. Tested a couple of years ago, along with full five starts, the SUV scored 16.06 out of 17 in adult occupancy, and Nexon also got 25.0 out of 49 giving it 3 stars in child occupancy. Not to forget, the bodyshell integrity came out to be stable.

   Interesting Read: Global NCAP Rating: How Reliable is the #SAFERCARSFORINDIA?

5. Mahindra Marazzo (⭐⭐⭐⭐)
   

   

   There are many MPVs in the Indian market but the only one to get tested at the Global NCAP facility is Mahindra Marazzo. Marazzo got a 4-stars rating in the crash test and scored 12.85 out of 17 in adult occupancy. Speaking of child occupancy, Mahindra Marazzo got 22.22 out of 49 (2 Stars). But the positive is that the bodyshell integrity came out to be stable.

   Here are Cars In India Having 4 Stars And Above in Global NCAP, June 2021 Edition

6. Volkswagen Polo (⭐⭐⭐⭐)
   

   

   Moving on, one of the safest and the oldest hatchbacks one can buy in the Indian market is the Volkswagen Polo. Polo in its crash test for adult occupancy received 4 stars along with a score of 12.54 out of 17. Now, shifting focus to the child occupancy, this hatchback got an impressive 29.91 in child seat occupancy. This translates that the car scored 3 stars. In the end, the bodyshell integrity remained stable.

   Must Read: How Does Global NCAP Crash Test Cars | Explained

7. Mahindra Thar (⭐⭐⭐⭐)
   

   

   Again, the only utility vehicle on this list to have a Global NCAP rating is the Mahindra Thar. Launched last year, the iconic Thar got an impressive 4-star rating with a score of 12.52 in adult occupancy. Moving on, Thar is safe also for child occupancy as it scored a class-leading 41.11 out of 49 and 4 stars. Yes, the bodyshell integrity remained stable towards the end of the test.

   Interesting: 2020 Mahindra Thar Is 4-Star! Global NCAP Crash Test Safety Rating

8. Tata Tiago/Tigor (⭐⭐⭐⭐)
   

   

   The next vehicle on the list to get a 4-star rating is the Tata Tigor. We can say Tiago would also have the same rating by sharing a twin platform and chassis. That said, Tigor managed to get a 12.52 rating in the adult occupancy. Looking at the child seat occupant, Tigor/Tiago got 3 stars and 34.15 out of 49. But in the end, the catch is that the bodyshell integrity came out to be unstable.

   Detailed Read: Tata Tiago and Tigor rated 4 stars at the Global NCAP

9. Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza (⭐⭐⭐⭐)
   

   

   Who said cars from Maruti Suzuki are not safe. The first vehicle from the Maruti to get a 4-star rating in Global NCAP is Vitara Brezza. After the test, Brezza got a respectable score of 12.51 out of 17. Also, Brezza would be okay for child occupancy as it got 2 stars ad 17.93 out of 49. But the good part is that the bodyshell integrity came out to be stable.

   Upcoming: 2020 Honda WR-V vs Rivals | Better than Maruti Brezza?

10. Tata Tigor EV (⭐⭐⭐⭐)
    

    

    The first electric vehicle tested by Global NCAP is the Tata Tigor EV. And like its IC counterpart, it too managed to get a 4-star rating. Although the score was marginally down at 12.00 out of 17 for adult occupancy. Moving on, Tata Tigor EV also got a respectable score of 37.24 out of 19 in child occupancy. But the bodyshell integrity remains unstable.

    First EV to crash test 2021 Tata Tigor Scores 4-Star in Global NCAP

11. Renault Triber (⭐⭐⭐⭐)
    

    

    This will come as a surprise that a car sub ₹6 lakh mark gets a 4-star rating in the Global NCAP (Interesting). This is an MPV from a French carmaker Renault it is the Triber. Though Renault Triber shares the same platform as the Kwid, it is safer. Triber managed to get an 11.62 score out of 17 for adult occupancy. In child occupancy too, Triber is decent and gets a score of 27 out of 49 and a 3-star rating. Keeping that aside, it has unstable bodyshell integrity.

12. Ford Aspire (⭐⭐⭐)
    

    

    Sadly, until last month, Ford Aspire was available in the market, but after Ford exited the Indian market, this compact sedan is only available in the used car market. But despite that, it’s worth mentioning that Ford Aspire managed to score 3 stars and 10.49 out of 17 in adult occupancy, and child occupancy is where the Aspire got only 2 stars and 14.22 out of 49. Also, the bodyshell integrity was deemed as unstable.

13. Maruti Suzuki Ertiga (⭐⭐⭐)
    

    

    After the Triber, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga was another MPV tested at the Global NCAP crash test facility. And the results were interesting than dangerous. Ertiga got a decent 3-star rating and a score of 9.25 out of 17 for adult occupancy. Even in the child occupancy, this MPV from Maruti Suzuki got 3 stars and a 25.16 out of 49, which is again decent. Unstable is what the bodyshell integrity said.

14. Renault Duster (⭐⭐⭐)
    

    

    Coming back to the SUV, the next one you can buy with a 3-star rating is the Renault Duster. Duster too has been a part of the Indian automotive industry for nearly a decade, and though it’s dated it still got a decent score of 9.0 out of 17 in adult occupancy. Moving on, Duster is sadly down to 2 stars in the child seat occupancy and only got 17.75 out of 49. Even the bodyshell integrity came out t be unstable.

15. Kia Seltos (⭐⭐⭐)
    

    

    One of the vehicle’s crash test ratings that came as a shock was Kia Seltos. Launched a couple of years back and instantly gaining popularity it has to do good. At least this is what we all thought. But instead, in adult occupancy Kia Seltos scored just 3 stars and scored 8.03 out of 17. Well, Seltos missed a 2-star rating by just 0.3 scores. But Seltos wasn’t lucky in the child occupancy as it got 2 stars with a score of 15.00 out of 49. Also, it’s hard to digest that a vehicle at this price gets an unstable outcome of its bodyshell integrity.

16. Maruti Suzuki Swift (⭐⭐)
    

    

    The Maruti Suzuki Swift is a renowned hatchback from a Japanese automaker that was tested at the Global NCAP crash test centre. And the outcomes were more intriguing than hazardous. Swift had a boring w-star rating and a score of 7.08 out of 17 rating for adult occupancy. Even with children, this Maruti Suzuki MPV received 2 stars and a 16.23 out of 49, which is a-okay score considering Seltos’s points were under 16. The bodyshell integrity indicated that it was unstable.

17. Hyundai Grand i10 Nios (⭐⭐)
    

    

    Another car from the Korean auto giant to get a low crash test rating is the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios. This hatchback from Hyundai got a rating of 2 stars or a score of just 7.05 out of 17 for adult occupancy. Although Hyundai Grandi 10 Nios and Seltos share the same child occupancy rating of 15.0 out of 49 or 2 stars (interesting to see considering the price difference). As expected, the bodyshell integrity was unstable.

18. Maruti Suzuki WagonR (⭐⭐) Score: 6.93
    

    

    When it comes to crash test rating, believe it or one is infamous for it, yes! Maruti Suzuki. And the vehicle we are talking about here is the Maruti WagonR. Maruti Suzuki WagonR is possibly the oldest vehicle that is still on sale today. But despite the ups and downs is going strong. Well, this utility hatch scores just 2 stars on the Global NCAP adult occupancy test. Also, the score stood at a mere 6.93 out of 17. Surprise Surprise, WagonR score more than Kia Seltos in child occupancy, 16.33 out of 49. And it’s a no brainer that the bodyshell integrity was unstable.
    

19. Hyundai Santro (⭐⭐)
    

    

    The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios is another Korean automaker vehicle with a poor crash test rating. This Hyundai hatchback received a 2-star rating for adult occupancy, or a 6.74 out of 17 scores. Even though both the Hyundai Grandi 10 Nios and the Santro share the same platform, they also share the same child occupancy rating of 15.0 out of 49 (2 stars) (interesting to see Seltos has the same child occupancy test rating). The bodyshell’s integrity was, as expected, shaky.

20. Renault Kwid (⭐)

    

    Returning to a hatch from French origin, the Renault Kwid is one of the few cars to get a 1-star rating. For nearly 5 years, the Kwid has been a part of the Indian automobile industry. Despite its time here, it received an ugly 8.28 out of 17 for adult occupancy. Moving on, this hatch also received only 10.91 out of 49 stars in the child seat occupancy category. The bodyshell’s integrity was also found to be unstable.
    

21. Datsun Redi Go (⭐)
    

    

    Another vehicle to score 1 star in crash test rating also belongs to the same segment as the Kwid, it is the Datsun Redi Go. In its test, Redi Go managed to get 8.36 out of 17 in adult occupancy. Moving further, interestingly, this hatchback got a decent 2-star rating and a score of 15.63 out of 49 in child occupancy. And there is no denying the fact that the bodyshell was considered unstable after the crash.

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Bonus – Cars with Zero Star Rating

• Maruti Suzuki S-Presso
  

  

  Starting the Zero car list we have the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso. Probably the lowest rating that any car has got. Maruti Suzuki S-Presso got a 0.0 score out of 17 for adult occupancy. And for child occupancy, the car is 2 stars rated with a score of 13.84 out of 49. Of course, the bodyshell integrity was unstable.

• Maruti Suzuki Eeco
  

  

  Next on the list, we have another vehicle from Maruti’s stable, the Maruti Suzuki Eeco.  Maruti Eeco managed to get a 1.13 score out of 17 or a zero star rating in adult occupancy. But talking about the child occupancy, this is where it excels as it got a score of 24.20 out of 49, awarding 2 stars to the car. And yes, the bodyshell remains to be unstable.

• Mahindra Scorpio
  

  

  There also is an old SUV to get zero stars, Mahindra Scorpio. Scorpio surely has a cult following but it’s hard to break that Scorpio has a zero star rating. Scorpio scored a maximum of 0.0 out of 17 in adult occupancy. Although Scorpio got an okayish score of 16.73 in child seat occupancy. Mind it, it was the base variant with no airbags that was tested here. Talking about body shell integrity, it was unstable.

What do you think? Should we consider the Global NCAP crash test rating when we buy a new vehicle? Also, can the Global NCAP crash test rating be the sole deciding factor to choose a car? Do let us know in the comment section below.