The list is dominated by cars from Indian automakers, namely Tata and Mahindra, with a large percentage being SUVs

The Bharat New Car Assessment Program (BNCAP) began operations in October 2023. Since then, the organization has tested several cars, most of which are from Indian brands such as Tata and Mahindra. Many of these cars tested by BNCAP have achieved an impressive 5-star safety rating. Let’s take a closer look at each of them and how they performed.

Mahindra XUV 3XO

Price Range: Rs 7.79 lakh to Rs 15.49 lakh

The Mahindra XUV 3XO received a mid-life update in April 2024, with which it not only received a fresh design and features, but also an improved safety package. The XUV 3XO was recently crash tested by Bharat NCAPand it received full 5-star safety ratings in the protection of both adults and children.

Safety features on the XUV 3XO include 6 airbags (standard), a 360-degree camera with blind spot monitor, electronic stability control (ESC) with hill and hill control, traction control and roll-over damping. It also gets 3-point seat belts and seat belt reminders for all seats, and disc brakes on all wheels, and a full suite of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) features such as adaptive cruise control, autonomous braking and lane keeping assist.

Tata Nexon

Price Range: 8 lakh to Rs 15.50 lakh

The next SUV in line is the XUV 3XO’s direct rival, the Tata Nexon. Nexon has always been known for its safety and strong build quality and it proved once again when it was crash tested by Bharat NCAP. The The Nexon received an impressive 5-star safety rating in the protection of both adults and children.

Passenger safety is ensured by 6 airbags, electronic stability control, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX child seat anchorage, rear parking sensors (as standard). The higher-spec variants also offer a 360-degree camera with blind spot monitor, front parking sensors and a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). But unlike the XUV 3XO, the Nexon misses out on ADAS.

Tata Punch EV

Price Range: Rs 9.99 lakh to Rs 14.29 lakh

The Tata Punch EV was launched in early 2024, with better equipment than the regular Punch’s safety kit. The the all-electric Punch not only received a full 5-star safety rating from the Bharat NCAP in protecting both adults and children, but it also has the highest safety scores, making it the safest car on this list.

Safety features include six airbags (standard), a 360-degree camera, ESC and an electronic parking brake with auto hold. Its safety nets also include a blind spot monitor, hill hold control and hill descent control.

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Tata Curvv

Price Range: Rs 10 lakh to Rs 19 lakh

The Tata Curvv entered the compact SUV space in India with its USP being its coupe roofline. Apart from its unique design, the Tata Curvv also has a strong safety package in typical Tata fashion and has been given a full 5-star safety rating from Bharat NCAP.

In terms of safety features, it comes with plenty of equipment as standard, with the list including 6 airbags, rear parking sensors, ISOFIX child seat mounts and ESC. Higher variants additionally include a 360-degree camera with blind spot monitoring, front parking sensors, TPMS and even level 2 ADAS including lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control and collision avoidance assist.

Mahindra Thar Roxx

Price Range: Rs 12.99 lakh to Rs 22.49 lakh

The Thar Roxx was one of the most popular launches in 2024, and it’s not just limited to being a 3-door version of the Thar. This elongated version of the Thar comes with a comprehensive set of features, and in terms of safety too, nothing has been compromised. In a recent crash test conducted by Bharat NCAP, The Thar Roxx received a 5-star safety rating in both adult and child protection.

Mahindra Thar Roxx is equipped with safety features like 6 airbags, ESC, hill-hold control, hill-decent control, 360-degree camera, electronic parking brake with auto hold, disc brakes on all wheels and TPMS. The Thar Roxx also gets Level 2 ADAS features like lane assist and adaptive cruise control.

Tata Nexon EV

Price Range: Rs 12.49 lakh to Rs 17.49 lakh

Just like the Nexon ICE (internal combustion engine), its all-electric counterpart has also achieved a full 5-star safety rating in Bharat NCAP crash tests. In fact, when it comes to child protection, the Nexon EV has a slightly higher score compared to the Nexon ICE.

The Tata Nexon EV comes loaded with safety features like six airbags, electronic stability control, front and rear parking sensors, ISOFIX child seat mounts, hill hold control, hill descent control and electronic parking brake with auto hold.

Mahindra XUV 400 EV

Price Range: Rs 15.49 lakh to Rs 19.39 lakh

Another Mahindra SUV on the list is the XUV400 EV. Just like the Thar Roxx and XUV 3XO, The XUV400 EV also achieved full 5-star safety rating from Bharat NCAP. Safety features include up to six airbags, electronic stability program (ESP), a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), hill hold assist and a rear parking camera.

Tata Curvv EV

Price Range: Rs 17.49 lakh to Rs 21.99 lakh

The fourth EV in the 5-star cars is the Tata Curvv EV. Thanks to its comprehensive security package, The Curvv EV also received an impressive 5-star report by Bharat NCAP.

In terms of features, it comes with loads of equipment as standard, with the list including six airbags, rear parking sensors, ISOFIX child seat mounts and ESC. Higher variants include an additional 360-degree camera, front parking sensors, tire pressure monitoring system and even Level-2 ADAS including lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control and collision avoidance assist.

Tata Harrier/Safari

Price Range: Rs 14.99 lakh to Rs 25.89 lakh (Tata Harrier)/ Rs 15.49 lakh to Rs 26.79 lakh (Tata Safari)

Tata Harrier and Tata Safari are the most expensive offerings included in this list. Both of these SUVs have achieved full 5 star safety rating not only in Bharat NCAP but in Global NCAP crash tests as well.

The safety kit on both SUVs consists of up to 7 airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), reverse assist, a 360-degree camera, TPMS and ADAS.

So these were the 10 cars that achieved a full 5 star safety rating from Bharat NCAP. Which of these would you choose and why? Let us know in the comments.

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