The Indian auto markets has matured over the last couple of decades and how. From several global players entering our market taking the local production route to development of some of the global standard products that offer advanced technology and feel premium in all aspects, the Indian auto industry is building up on the aspirations of Indian buyers and safety has a crucial role to play in a bid to make our cars on par with global models. On our 75th Independence day, we take a look at some of the safest mass market cars on sale in India.
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Tata Punch
The Tata Punch marks the entry into the SUV space in the Indian market. The SUV has been developed on a budget given its tight footprint and but still ensuring that it remains at par with bigger Tata models as far as safety parameters are concerned. The Tata Punch has received 5-Star crash test rating by the Global New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) in adult protection and is well-equipped with safety features like dual-airbags, antilock braking system (ABS) and electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD). The cabin has been designed with high strength steel and in a bid to reduce passengers' contact with the surface in case of any collision.
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Tata Nexon
The Tata Nexon has been a runaway success in India and that's primarily because of the reasonable price at which this SUV is being offered and all features it packs in. And then the company hadn't made any compromises on the safety department. Needless to say that it's a 5-Star crash test rated SUV and the car's cabin is built with a high-strength steel structure that absorbs impact energy to protect passengers. Dual front airbags are standard on all models, while technologies like ABS, Electronic Traction Control, Emergency Brake assist, Roll-over Mitigation, and more offer further protection.
Tata Altroz
Another offering from Tata has made it to this list of the safest cars for Indian roads. Its chassis has been built on what Tata calls the ALFA architecture, which is short for Agile, Light, Flexible, and Advanced. Among other things, this gives the car energy-absorbing capabilities in case of a crash. The car comes with dual front airbags and a host of other technical features aimed at the safety of its passengers. And of course, it too has received 5-Star crash test rating by Global NCAP.
Mahindra XUV300
This SUV from Mahindra is another car that has scored 5 stars on the Global NCAP safety test. Its bodyshell integrity has been of particular praise. It offers customers as many as 50 safety features that include 7 airbags, disc brakes on all 4 wheels, front parking sensors and heated ORVMs. The car itself is a pleasure to drive owing to the immense stability it offers. Whether it's the manual or automatic version, the Mahindra XUV 300 thoroughly impresses, especially when you look at its price.
Mahindra XUV700
The Mahindra XUV700 took the market by storm when the company opened bookings last year and that's primarily because it's one of the most modern cars on sale in India by a mass market brand. It is the safest car in India according to the Global NCAP which obviously means it is 5-star rated. The feature-packed SUV offers so many safety features that it's hard to believe its price. You get a 7-airbag system on this vehicle, while there's even a 360-degree camera onboard. This advanced car also offers a Driver Drowsiness system that detects when the driver is dozing off and alerts them of the danger.
