25 Safest Cars in India: Global NCAP Rating for Indian Cars in 2025

If you are shopping for a new sedan, hatchback or Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV), you can take comfort in knowing that today's cars are much safer than ever before. Similar to how car insurance protects you against financial losses, a car's safety features can prevent a collision or protect you from fatal injuries in case of a mishap.

What was once perceived as a luxury, safety features such as airbags, ISOFIX mounts, sturdy structural integrity, driver assistance features, etc., are being offered as standard by most car manufacturers in India. These safety features are designed to absorb the impact efficiently during an accident or even prevent a crash altogether. In the section below, we have outlined the top safest cars with Global NCAP rating for Indian cars in 2025.

Of the 25 models listed here, the safest car in India with 5-star ratings is Tata Harrier facelift. The others include the newly launched Tata Safari facelift, Volkswagen Virtus, Skoda Slavia, Hyundai Verna,  Mahindra Scorpio-N, Tata Punch, Mahindra XUV300, Tata Altroz, Tata Nexon and Mahindra XUV700.

Listed below is the NCAP rating for Indian cars in 2025

*Cars tested under the new test protocol with a maximum of 34 points for AOP.

In addition to NCAP ratings, you must also check if the car is equipped with a collision avoidance system, airbags, a tyre pressure monitoring system, and others. This will help you ensure the safety of drivers and passengers while driving cars on Indian roads. 

Ex-showroom price: Rs. 15.49 lakhs to Rs. 25.49 lakhs

Tata Motors has launched the facelifted Harrier in the Indian market. Apart from the aggressive styling, the SUV has made headlines for its safety. The Tata Harrier has bagged a 5-star safety rating from the Global New Car Assessment Program (GNCAP). It is infact the safest SUV in India.

The SUV scored an impressive 33.05 points out of the maximum 34 points in the adult occupant category. In the child occupant category, the SUV scored 45 points out of the maximum 49 points, which is again a testament to the build quality of the vehicle.

The Tata Harrier gets six airbags as standard, and the top-spec variants also get a driver knee airbag. It also gets a host of safety features like ISOFIX child seat mounts, an Electronic Stability program and much more.

Tata Harrier Safety Rating

Tata Harrier Safety Features

Watch Tata Harrier Crash Test Video [Source: Global NCAP]

Ex-showroom Price: Rs. 16.19 lakh to Rs. 25.49 lakh

The all-new Dzire 2024 boasts of elegance and advanced safety features. This spacious sedan is equipped with advance technology that makes the overall driving experience extremely convenient. This new edition has also received 5 star rating in the adult category and 4 stars in the child occupant category. 

It scored an impressive score of 31.24 in the adult and 39.20 in child category. The high safety score shows how the new all-new Dzire beats the older versions when it comes to safety features. The Maruti Dzire 2024 comes with 6 airbags to ensure utmost safety of both the driver and passengers.

Maruti Dzire Safety Rating

Maruti Dzire Safety Features:

Watch Maruti Dzire Crash Test Video [Source: Global NCAP]

Ex-showroom price: Rs. 16.19 lakh to Rs. 25.49 lakh

Along with the Tata Harrier facelift, the Indian automaker also introduced the Safari facelift. It is based on the Harrier and gets subtle changes to the exterior design. It also features a 7-seater configuration. The 7-seater SUV from Tata has also scored an impressive safety rating of 5 stars from the Global NCAP crash tests.

The Safari scored 33.05 points out of the total of 34 points for the adult occupant category. For the child occupant category, the SUV scored 45 points out of the maximum 49 points. The scores are identical to the Harrier SUV, which is again a testament to the impressive build quality.

Similar to the Harrier, the Safari also gets a plethora of safety features like six airbags, ESP, traction control, ISOFIX child seat mounts, hill-hold assist and much more.

Tata Safari Safety Rating

Tata Safari Safety Features

Watch Tata Safari Crash Test Video [Source: Global NCAP]

Ex-showroom price: Rs. 11.48 lakh to Rs. 19.29 lakh

The Volkswagen Virtus belongs to the popular premium mid-size segment and competes with models such as the Honda City and Hyundai Verna.

The Global NCAP tested the sedan for its safety rating, and it has performed well.

The Virtus scored a 5-star rating in the adult and child occupant categories, with an impressive score of 29.71 and 42 points, respectively, making it one of the safest sedan cars in India.

The VW Virtus has advanced safety features, including 6 airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), park distance control, rear-view camera, Hill Hold Assist, Multi-collision brakes, and more.

Volkswagen Virtus Safety Rating

Volkswagen Virtus Safety Features

Watch Volkswagen Virtus Crash Test Video [Source: Global NCAP]

Ex-showroom price: Rs. 10.89 lakh to Rs. 19.12 lakh

Similar to Volkswagen Virtus, the Skoda Slavia belongs to the premium mid-size sedan segment. The Virtus and Slavia are sister cars. Hence, both models have bagged a 5-star safety rating from the Global NCAP crash tests.

Even the scores for the adult occupant and child occupant category remain identical to the Virtus. The Skoda Slavia scored 29.71 points and 42 points in adult and child occupant categories, respectively.

The Slavia comes with safety features like six airbags, ABS, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Electronic Stability Control, and much more.

Skoda Slavia Safety Rating

Skoda Slavia Safety Features

Watch Skoda Slavia Crash Test Video [Source: Global NCAP]

Ex-showroom price: Rs. 10.89 lakh to Rs. 20 lakh

The Skoda Kushaq is an SUV that sits in the competitive mid-size SUV segment and competes with some of the most established models. As per the Global NCAP rating for Indian cars 2025, Kushaq performed well. The Kushaq scored a 5-star rating in both the adult and child occupant categories, with an impressive score of 29.64 and 42, respectively, making it one of the top safety cars in India.

The Skoda Kushaq boasts safety features, such as six airbags, rollover protection, traction control, ABS, brake disc wiping, TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System).

Skoda Kushaq Safety Rating

Skoda Kushaq Safety Features

Watch Skoda Kushaq Crash Test Video [Source: Global NCAP]

Ex-showroom price: Rs. 11.62 lakh to Rs. 19.76 lakh

The Volkswagen Taigun belongs to the competitive mid-size SUV segment and is another one on our list of best safety car in India. The Skoda Kushaq and the Taigun are sister models. Hence, both SUVs scored an impressive 5-star safety rating from the Global NCAP crash tests.

The Taigun and Kushaq scored identical scores for the adult and child occupant categories. The scores stand at 29.64 points and 42 points for adult and child occupant categories, respectively.

The VW Taigun is equipped with advanced safety features, including six airbags, multi-collision braking, a hill hold assist, and more.

Volkswagen Taigun Safety Rating

Volkswagen Taigun Safety Features

Watch Volkswagen Taigun Crash Test Video [Source: Global NCAP]

Ex-showroom price: Rs. 10.96 lakhs to Rs. 17.38 lakhs

The new Hyundai Verna features a radical change to the exterior design with the eye-popping LED DRL bar at the front. However, the prominent highlight of the sedan is its safety, as it bags a 5-star safety rating from the Global New Car Assessment Program (G-NCAP). The sedan scored 28.18 points out of 34 points in the adult occupant category. In the child occupant category, the new Verna scored an impressive 42 points out of the maximum 49 points.

With safety features like six airbags, hill-start assist, automatic headlamps, ISOFIX child seat mounts and much more, the Hyundai Verna is one of the safest car in India. 

Hyundai Verna Safety Rating

Hyundai Verna Safety Features

Watch Hyundai Verna Crash Test Video [Source: Global NCAP]

Ex-showroom price: Rs. 11.99 lakhs to Rs. 23.90 lakhs

The Mahindra Scorpio-N is the modern avatar of the iconic SUV that has been in the Indian market for almost 20 years. The new variant comes with a fresh outlook, new features and enhanced safety equipment.

The Global NCAP recently tested the SUV under the new test protocols, and it came out with flying colours by scoring an impressive 5-star safety rating in the AOP category, making it the best safety car in India. The Scorpio-N scored 29.25 points out of the maximum 34 points in the AOP category.

The standard safety equipment of the Mahindra Scorpio-N includes dual front airbags, ABS, EBD and ISOFIX child seat mounts.

Mahindra Scorpio-N Safety Rating

Mahindra Scorpio-N Safety Features

Watch Mahindra Scorpio-N Crash Test Video [Source: Global NCAP]

Ex-showroom price: Rs. 5.82 lakhs to Rs. 9.48 lakhs

The Tata Punch is an entry-level SUV from Tata Motors. It is popularly categorised as a micro-SUV segment. The vehicle competes in the premium hatchback segment, however, with an SUV appeal. 

The Tata Punch safety rating 2025 is 5 Stars, signifying the highest safety standard. A 5-star G-NCAP score is the epitome of safety, ensuring a secure driving experience. The Tata Punch is new to the list of safest cars in India; with a 5-star rating in the AOP (adult occupant) category, it scored an impressive 16.45 out of the maximum 17 points. The vehicle also impressed in the COP (child occupant) category with a 4-star rating of 40.89 out of the maximum 49 points, making it one of the best 5-star safety rating cars in India.

The Tata Punch comes fitted with two airbags, 4-channel ABS, ISOFIX anchorage for child occupant protection, etc. 

Tata Punch Safety Rating

Tata Punch Safety Features

Watch Tata Punch Crash Test Video [Source: Global NCAP]

Ex-showroom price: Rs. 8.42 lakhs to Rs. 12.38 lakhs

The Mahindra XUV300 is the first vehicle from the Mahindra to receive a 5-star rating from GNCAP. The compact SUV comes loaded with safety features, including six airbags in the top variant and is one of the most safest car in India. 

The XUV300 received a 5-star rating in the AOP category with a score of 16.42 out of the maximum 17 points. The vehicle scored a 4-star rating in the COP category with 37.44 out of the maximum 49 points, The XUV300 is arguably the best among the Global NCAP rating of Indian cars.

Mahindra XUV300 Safety Rating

Mahindra XUV300 Safety Features

Watch Mahindra XUV300 Crash Test Video [Source: Global NCAP]

Ex-showroom price: Rs. 6.20 lakhs to Rs. 10.15 lakhs

Tata Altroz is the first premium hatchback to receive a 5-star rating from the Global NCAP. The Tata Altroz is also a fully engineered car in India to receive the safety award from the agency, making it one of the safest premium hatchbacks in India. 

The crash test results of the Tata Altroz revealed that there is good protection for adult occupants seated at the front, which is protected by airbags in the frontal crash test. Some of the safety features of the Tata Altroz include dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX mounts, among others.

Tata Altroz Safety Rating

Tata Altroz Safety Features

Watch Tata Altroz Crash Test Video [Source: Global NCAP]

Ex-showroom price: Rs. 7.54 lakhs to Rs. 13.80 lakhs

Tata Nexon was the first made-in-India vehicle to receive the much-coveted 5-star rating from the Global NCAP. The Nexon was crash-tested by the agency, and the SUV scored 16.06 points out of the maximum of 17 points for the adult occupant protection category, which gave the Tata Nexon a 5-star rating. 

The Tata Nexon also scored 25 points out of the possible 49 points in the child occupant protection category. The Nexon’s safety features include dual airbags at the front, ABS with EBD, among others. Recognised as one of India's safest car, Tata Nexon is highly preferred by car lovers. 

Tata Nexon Safety Rating

Tata Nexon Safety Features

Watch Tata Nexon Crash Test Video [Source: Global NCAP]

Ex-showroom price: Rs. 13.18 lakhs to Rs. 24. 58 lakhs

The Mahindra XUV700 is the second SUV from the manufacturer to be awarded a 5-star rating by the GNCAP. The vehicle received a 5-star rating for AOP with a score of 16.03 of the maximum 17 points and a 4-star rating in the COP category with 41.66 of the maximum 49 points. 

The SUV was found to offer good protection to the driver and passenger’s head, neck, chest and knees. The model tested was equipped with two airbags, ISOFIX anchorage, ABS, and seatbelt pre-tensioners. 

Mahindra XUV700 Safety Rating

Mahindra XUV700 Safety Features

Watch Mahindra XUV700 Crash Test Video [Source: Global NCAP]

Ex-showroom price: Rs. 7.90 lakhs to Rs. 10.21 lakhs

The Global NCAP rating of Honda Jazz revealed that the premium hatchback offered good protection to the driver and the passenger's head and neck. The report also noted that the vehicle’s structure was stable during the crash test. However, the hatchback received a marginal protection rating for knee protection of front occupants. 

The Honda Jazz competes with the likes of the Hyundai i20, Tata Altroz, Maruti Suzuki Baleno, and Toyota Glanza.

Honda Jazz Safety Rating

Honda Jazz Safety Features

Watch Honda Jazz Crash Test Video [Source: Global NCAP]

Ex-showroom price: Rs. 9.02 lakhs to Rs. 11.73 lakhs

The Toyota Urban Cruiser scored Global NCAP 4 stars in the adult occupant category. The Global NCAP rated the Urban Cruiser’s bodyshell as stable during the crash test. The compact SUV scored marginal protection for the driver’s and the passenger’s knees

The Toyata Urban Cruiser competes with Maruti Suzuki Breeza in terms of its safety and features. Some of its features include dual function LED headlights, remote keyless entry, smart playcast touchscreen infotainment system, and more. 

Toyota Urban Cruiser Safety Rating

Toyota Urban Cruiser Safety Features

Watch Toyota Urban Cruiser Crash Test Video [Source: Global NCAP]

Ex-showroom price: Rs. 13.18 lakhs to Rs. 15.35 lakhs

One of the few MPVs in the market, the Mahindra Marazzo is also among the top safest cars in India. The Marazzo scored 4 stars in the adult occupant protection category and two stars in the child occupant protection category despite featuring ISOFIX mounts. 

Some of the safety features of the Mahindra Marazzo include airbags, ISOFIX mounts, ABS with EBD and much more.

Mahindra Marazzo Safety Rating

Mahindra Marazzo Safety features

Watch Mahindra Marazzor Crash Test Video [Source: Global NCAP]

Ex-showroom price: Rs. 13.53 lakhs to Rs. 16.02 lakhs

The Mahindra Thar is a lifestyle SUV with off-road capabilities that is also a safe vehicle. 

The NCAP India awarded Mahindra Thar a 4-star rating in the AOP category with a score of 12.52 of the maximum 17 points, and it was rated 4 stars in the COP category with a score of 41.11 of the maximum 49 points. As per the test, the Thar offered good protection for the driver and passenger’s chest.

Mahindra Thar Safety Rating 2025

Mahindra Thar Safety Features

Watch Mahindra Thar Crash Test Video [Source: Global NCAP]

Ex-showroom price: Rs. 5.97 lakhs to Rs. 8.56 lakhs

Tata Motors' take on sub-compact sedan with the Tigor. The TATA Tigor safety rating in the adult protection category is 4 stars. As per the observations of the crash test, the Tigor offered good protection to front occupants, while it offered marginal protection for the driver’s and passenger’s chest. 

However, the safety rating agency stated that the bodyshell of the Tigor was unstable. But, under the child occupant category, the sub-compact sedan from Tata Motors has rated 3 stars since the child seat installed with the adult belt was able to prevent excessive forward movement.

Tata Tigor Safety Rating

Tata Tigor Safety Features

Watch Tata Tigor  Crash Test Video [Source: Global NCAP]

Ex-showroom price: Rs. 5.37 lakhs to Rs. 7.79 lakhs

Tata Motors’ other product which scored 4 stars is the Tiago. Both the tested vehicles are of the facelifted versions. Under the adult occupant protection category, the Tata Tiago safety rating is 4 stars. While the car does not feature the ISOFIX mounts for the child protection category, it still managed to score 3 stars. The Tata Tiago offers several safety features, such as airbags, ABS with EBD and much more.

Tata Tiago Safety Rating

Tata Tiago Safety Features

Watch Tata Tiago Crash Test Video [Source: Global NCAP]

Ex-showroom price: Rs. 7.84 lakhs to Rs. 11.33 lakhs

The Maruti Brezza safety rating 2025 is 4 stars and at the Global NCAP crash tests it has been categorised as one of the safest Maruti cars in India. While it scored well in the adult protection category, the test results under the child protection category are marginal. Some of the safety features of the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza include airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX mounts, among others.

Maruti Suzuki Brezza Safety Rating

Maruti Suzuki Brezza Safety Features

Watch Maruti Suzuki Brezza Crash Test Video [Source: Global NCAP]

Ex-showroom price: Rs. 5.99 lakhs to Rs. 10.57 lakhs

The Renault Kiger is a compact SUV that shares its platform with the Nissan Magnite.It scored 4 stars in the adult occupant category in the Global NCAP crash test. The report stated that the vehicle offered good protection to the driver and the passenger’s head and neck. However, it scored marginal protection in the chest and knee impact category. 

The bodyshell was rated stable. Under the child occupant category, the compact SUV from Renault scored only 2 stars owing to the marginal protection offered by the limited child safety features.

Renault Kiger Safety Rating

Renault Kiger Safety Features

Watch Renault Kiger Crash Test Video [Source: Global NCAP]

Ex-showroom price: Rs. 9.50 lakhs to Rs. 14.53 lakhs

The Global NCAP tested the 4th generation Honda City that is sold alongside the 5th generation in India. The Honda City safety rating has an impressive 4 stars in the adult occupant category. The rating agency stated that the vehicle offered good protection to the driver and the front passenger’s head and neck. 

The 4-door sedan scored marginal protection in the driver and passenger chest and knee protection category. However, the sedan’s bodyshell and footwell were rated unstable during the crash test. In the child occupant category, the sedan scored well with 4 stars as it provided good protection to the head and chest of the child occupant.

Honda City 4th-gen Safety Rating

Honda City 4th generation Safety Features

Watch Honda City 4th generation Crash Test Video [Source: Global NCAP]

Ex-showroom price: Rs. 6 lakh to Rs. 11.27 lakh

The Global NCAP rating for Nissan Magnite is 4 stars. In the adult category, it scores 4 stars and in the child category, it has 2 ratings. 

According to NCAP, the Nissan Magnite still needs some improvements in ensuring the safety of child occupants with enhanced safety features like  ISOFIX anchorages, RWF seats, and a few more. 

Nissan Magnite Safety Rating

Nissan Magnite Safety Features

Watch Nissan Magnite Crash Test Video [Source: Global NCAP]

The Tata Zest is the last on our list of the safest cars in India. The GNCAP rating of Tata Zest is 4 stars. This car has a driver airbag and safety features like a seat belt reminder, child safety lock, anti-theft engine immobolizer, and more. When it comes to child safety, the Tata Zest still needs some upgrades in terms of installation of the CRS. 

Tata Zest Safety Rating

Tata Zest Safety Features

Watch Tata Zest Crash Test Video [Source: Global NCAP]

The higher the NCAP rating, the more safe the car is. The ratings are determined based on carsh-test dummies or the Front offset crash test. In this test, the car moves at a speed of 64 kmph to ensure a 40% overlap with a deformable barrier. The dummies are pre-installed in the car with sensors. Based on the test, the ratings are categorised into Adult and Child Protection scoring. While adult occupant testing has a maximum of 17 points, in child occupant testing the maximum is 49 points. Based on the child and adult occupant testing, the NCAP gives a maximum 5-star rating to the car. 

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