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Top 10 Cars with 5-Star GLOBAL NCAP Rating in India
Global NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme) is an independent, non-profit organization that conducts crash tests and rates the safety performance of vehicles. A 5-star rating from Global NCAP indicates that the vehicle has achieved the highest level of safety in their tests.
To achieve a 5-star rating from Global NCAP, a vehicle must meet several criteria, including:
- The vehicle must perform well in front and side-impact tests.
- The vehicle must have appropriate safety features, such as airbags, seat belts, and electronic stability control.
- The vehicle must have good structural integrity, meaning that it can withstand a crash and protect the occupants inside.
- The vehicle must also have child restraint systems that are easy to use and provide good protection for children.
It’s important to note that a 5-star rating from Global NCAP does not guarantee that a vehicle is completely safe, as there are many factors that can affect the safety of a vehicle in real-world driving conditions. However, it does provide a good indication of a vehicle’s safety performance and can be a useful tool for consumers when choosing a new vehicle.
Let’s have a look at the top 10 cars with 5 Star Global Ncap Rating –
1. Skoda SLAVIA
This C-Segment sedan has one of the most powerful engines in the segment, producing 150 BHP and 250 Nm torque with its turbos. This sedan scored 5/5 in both child and adult safety ratings and is one of the safest sedans in the country.
2. Skoda KUSHAQ
This is like a big brother to the Slavia and offers the same mechanicals, powertrain, and protection with a 5-star rating in both adult and child occupants. The main competition is the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos but the shift towards safer cars has resulted in a change towards the Germans.
3. VOLKSWAGEN VIRTUS
The sibling sedan of the Slavia also scored the same full marks in the safety rating. It is powered by TsI power in both 1.0L and 1.5L engines, making it a bold and sporty sedan with enhanced safety on offer as well. The 1.0L Tsi motor makes 115 BHP of power and 170 Nm torque.
4. VOLKSWAGEN TAIGUN
The sibling SUV of the Kushaq scored full marks 5/5 in both adult safety and child safety rating. It is powered by TsI power in both 1.0L and 1.5L engines, giving tough competition in the segment with enhanced safety on offer as well. The 1.5L Tsi motor makes 150 BHP of power and 250 Nm torque.
5. MAHINDRA XUV 700
The XUV 700 hits the 1 lakh production mark within 3 years of its production. It was first introduced in 2021 with a huge HYPE. The price starts from Rs. 13 lakhs (ex-showroom) for the base model. It has a 4-star rating in child safety and a 5-star rating in adult occupancy and has one of the most powerful diesel engines in the segment, having 185 BHP of power and 400 Nm torque.
6. TATA PUNCH
From a starting price of Rs. 5 lakhs (ex-showroom). It is one of the safest hatchbacks in the country that one can own. The competition is now slowly increasing with new introductions in the segment. It is powered by a 1.2L engine which has decent performance and apart from that, it has a 4-star rating in child safety and a 5-star rating in adult occupancy.
7. Mahindra XUV 300
Mahindra XUV 300 is the safest SUB 4m compact SUV and has the most powerful diesel engine in the segment which produces massive 300 Nm torque. It is offered in a normal engine, turbo petrol engine, and a diesel engine and now it has been introduced in an EV avatar as well. It offers a 5-star rating in adult safety and a 4-star rating in child safety.
8. Mahindra SCORPIO N
Since it is termed the Big Daddy of SUVs, it also stands well in terms of safety. It scored 5 stars in the adult safety rating and 3 stars in child safety as well. It is powered by a 2.2 L diesel engine producing 178 BHP of power and 400 Nm torque with “4 EXPLORE” as a 4×4 option in the Diesel variant.
9. TATA Altroz
From a starting price of Rs. 6.71 lakhs (ex-showroom), Tata Altroz is one of the safest premium hatchbacks in the country that one can own. It mainly rivals with Hyundai I20, Maruti Suzuki Baleno, and Toyota Glanza. It is powered by a variety of powertrains like Petrol, Diesel, and Turbo Petrol and now it even gets a CNG option.
10. TATA Nexon
It is the first vehicle to score 5/5 in Global NCAP for adult safety and the second safest car in the segment after XUV 300. It is powered by a 1.2L petrol engine and a 1.5L diesel engine with an EV option as well. Soon it is expected to get a facelift around the festive season with updated front looks and interior.
