10 Safest Cars in India for Children and the Elderly

Safety is often an overlooked aspect while buying a new car. Indians usually consider the fuel efficiency and features over safety and end up buying a car brand that is not at all safe! The car sale trends in India show us that Indians have always preferred fuel efficiency and lesser price over increased safety. The emergence of new cars like the Mahindra XUV300 in the list of top-selling vehicles in India shows that the trend is now changing. People are now getting more aware of considering safety as an aspect while buying a new car. Here are the 10 safest cars in India for the elderly and children. Read the article till the end and one of these might be your next pick!

1. Mahindra XUV300
   

   

   Talking about safety? Mahindra’s compact SUV has attained a 5-star global NCAP rating. The Mahindra XUV300 will provide you with the utmost care in case of an accident. The Global NCAP has given this car a 5-star rating for the adult occupants. Talking about child safety, XUV300 was given a 4-star safety rating by the Global NCAP. Therefore, this car is totally safe! If you are wondering which safety features this SUV has got on offer, here’s a list. Mahindra XUV300 offers:

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   • 7 Airbags
   • Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
   • Hill Start Assist
   • ABS with EBD
   • Corner Braking Control
   • ISOFIX Mounts
   • Front Parking Sensors
   • Heated ORVMs
   • All 4-Disc Brakes
   • Rear Parking Camera with Dynamic Assist.

2. Tata Altroz
   

   

   The first premium hatchback in India to get a 5-star Global NCAP rating! The 5-star rating is for the adult occupants while the rating for the child occupants was 3-stars. A made-in-India receiving 3-stars for child occupancy is surely a thing to praise. For all those people looking for a good made-in-India car, Altroz can surely be the pick for you! Here are the safety features that Altroz has on offer:

   • ISOFIX Mounts
   • Voice Alerts
   • Parking Assistance
   • Height Adjustable Seat Belt
   • Fog Lamps
   • Dual Front Airbags
   • ABS with EBD
   • Corner Stability Control (CSC)
   • Reverse Parking Camera

3. Tata Nexon
   

   

   Nexon has also got a 5-star NCAP rating for the adult occupants. Also, Nexon has got a 3-star child safety rating which makes it a perfect fit as a family car! Nexon scored a total of 16.06 points out of 17 for the adult safety rating. For the child safety test, Nexon scored 25 points out of 49 which resulted in a 3-star child safety rating. here is a list of safety features on offer with the Tata Nexon:

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   • Hill Hold Assist
   • ABS with EBD
   • Dual Front Airbags
   • Electronic Traction Control
   • Reverse Parking Assist Camera
   • ABS with EBD
   • ISOFIX Mounts

4. Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza
   

   

   Maruti launched the facelifted petrol version at the Auto Expo 2020. Vitara Brezza is the safest Maruti car with a 4-star Global NCAP rating for the adult occupants. For child safety, Brezza managed to get only a 2-star rating. Considering the fact that it is a Maruti, people still prefer it over many other good cars available in the market. Here are the safety features that Brezza has on offer:

   • Dual Front Airbags
   • ABS with EBD
   • Reverse Parking Camera and Sensors
   • Hill Hold Assist
   • ISOFIX Mounts

5. Tata Tiago
   

   

   Just like its siblings, Tata Tiago is also a very safe car. Jumping straight to the Global NCAP safety ratings, Tiago has received a 4-star safety rating for the adult occupancy while it gets 3 stars for child protection. Considering the overall performance, Tiago is a really good car which can be used well for the city drive. It is powerful, it is efficient and above all, it is safe! Here are the safety features offered by Tata Tiago:

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   • Dual Front Airbags
   • ABS with EBD
   • Corner Stability Control
   • Rear Parking Sensors and Camera

6. Mahindra Marazzo
   

   

   Another one from an Indian automaker! Mahindra Marazzo gets a 4-star safety rating in the adult occupant safety. The child safety rating for this MPV is quite low and stands at 2 stars only. Considering the overall package and the price range above all, Mahindra Marazzo can be a good choice for those considering a good family MPV. The safety features offered by Marazzo are:

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   • Dual Front Airbags
   • Disc Brakes on All Wheels
   • ISOFIX Mounts
   • Rear Parking Camera and Sensors
   • ABS with EBD
   • Cornering Lamps

7. Volkswagen Polo
   

   

   German cars are known for their safety and performance! Volkswagen Polo has made it into our list of safest cars in India because the VW Polo gets a 4-star safety rating for the adult occupants and a 3-star safety rating for the child occupants. All of us know very well abut the performance of this car. This can be a perfect pick for those who want to drive in the city more often but also like to hit the roads really fast once in a while! Here’s what VW Polo has on offer in the terms of safety:

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   • Dual Front Airbags
   • ABS
   • Speed-Sensing Door Locks
   • Rear Parking Sensors

8. Renault Duster
   

   

   Finally a new brand in our list of safest cars in India! Renault Duster is not as safe as other cars mentioned above but it still stands above many cars which are not safe but still sell in the Indian market! Talking about Duster, it gets a 3-star adult safety rating and a 2-star child safety rating. This is not much but in a country like India, it is better than most of the largest selling cars! Here’s what Renault Duster has on offer:

   • Dual Front Airbags
   • ABS with EBD
   • ESP
   • Hill-Start Assist
   • Pedestrian Protection

9. Honda Amaze
   

   

   Although Dzire remains the segment leader, Honda Amaze is chosen by those who value safety! Unlike the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Honda Amaze is a lot safer. This is why it has also made it into our list of safest cars in India. Amaze gets a 4-star Global NCAP rating for the adult occupant but it has disappointed a lot on the child protection front. This compact sedan managed to score only a single star rating for the child occupants. Here are all the safety features that Amaze has to offer:

   • Dual Front Airbags
   • ABS with EBD
   • ISOFIX mounts
   • Rear Parking Camera and Sensors

10. Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
    

    

    The best-selling MPV in India – Maruti Suzuki Ertiga comes with a 3-star Global NCAP safety rating for both adult and child occupants. Ertiga comes with a fairly safe cabin along with the Maruti Suzuki brand-name which makes it the bestseller in India. Talking about the safety features, Ertiga has the following on offer:

    • Dual Front Airbags
    • ABS with EBD
    • Hill Hold Assist
    • Electronic Stability Program
    • ISOFIX Mounts
    • High Speed Alert System
    • Rear Parking Camera and Sensors

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These are the 10 safest cars currently available in India. If you are considering to buy a new car, safety must be one of the considerations for sure! Share this article with all those looking to buy a new car so that they can go for a safe option without compromising on other aspects.