Top 10 Safest Cars in India Rated by Global NCAP : They are safety measures that would become commonplace in automobiles by 2025. Instead, they would no longer be optional access to expensive cars. Nowadays, when an Indian customer buys a new car, the most important factor of consideration is the safety rating, especially among family buyers. It’s through the Global NCAP crash tests that we got to know which cars would protect you the best on Indian roads. These ratings were based on how well the car did in crash tests for both adults and children. Hence, here are the top ten safest cars in India for 2025 according to Global NCAP.
Tata Safari and Harrier (Facelift)
Both the new Safari and Harrier of Tata have got a perfect 5 stars in terms of adult and child protection. These are the SUVs that are part of the OMEGA platform developed by Tata. They are equipped with 6 airbags, electronic stability control, and rigid structures.
Mahindra XUV700
This Mahindra XUV700 is pretty much one of the safest vehicles that can be found in India. It scores 5 stars for adults and has rated 4 stars for children. Featuring some advanced safety equipment for example ADAS, lane keep-assist, and many others, it also has seven airbags for the higher variants.
Tata Punch
Though small in dimension, Tata Punch confers 5-star rating both in adults’ safety and 4-star rating in child safety. With high clearance ground and tough construction, it is equally great for both rural people and urban consumers.
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Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun
These two German-engineered compact SUVs also managed to get the elite 5-star rating of adult and child safety. They are built on the India-specific MQB A0-IN platform, which provides excellent structural integrity and good braking systems for the engine.
Hyundai Verna (2023 Model)
The new Verna from Hyundai has made headlines with its 5-star rating in 2025. It boasts a strong shell, six airbags, and overall good safety to raise it to being one of the favorite cars in the segment.
Mahindra Scorpio-N
Scorpio-N was rated with a 5-star rating in the case of adults and a 3-star rating in the child category. A rock-solid SUV with a built-in off-road capability and modern safety features such as traction control and hill hold assist.
Tata Nexon (Facelift)
The renewed Nexon has stood by its reputation of excellent crash test results and has been given a 5-star rating for the same. It comprises 6 airbags, ESC, and a sturdy body structure, making it among the most secure compact SUVs.
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Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor
Toyota’s Taisor scored 4 stars for safety and impressed for its finely made cabin. It comes with dual airbags and ABS with EBD as standard.