When speaking about car safety, we look at how safe a car performs in keeping its occupants safe. Global NCAP and Bharat NCAP perform various types of crash tests to determine these and rate vehicles, offering 5 stars as the maximum. However, when buying a car, one also needs to consider the safety of children in the vehicle. Global NCAP and Bharat NCAp perform these tests as well, and here are the safest cars for children under Rs 12 lakh in India.
Tata Nexon
Tata vehicles were the first to receive a full 5-star safety rating by Global NCAP for cars made by an Indian manufacturer and the Nexon enjoys that credit. While it did score a full five points for adult protection, the SUV also scored full marks for child protection, owing to its multiple airbags and ISOFIX child seat anchors. The Tata Nexon’s prices start from Rs 7.99 lakh, ex-showroom.
Volkswagen Virtus
The next car on the list is the Volkswagen Virtus, which again, scored full marks for adult and child protection. The Virtus now gets 6 airbags as standard across its range, adding to the safety aspect of the sedan, which competes with the Honda City and Hyundai Verna. The Volkswagen Virtus costs Rs 11.55 lakh onwards.
Skoda Slavia
The Slavia is Skoda’s take on a mid-size sedan, based on the same platform as the Volkswagen Virtus. Similar to its Volkswagen sibling, the Slavia also scores full marks for adult and child protection, owing to its airbags, body structure, and ISOFIX child seat mounts. The Skoda Slavia is priced from Rs 11.63 lakh, ex-showroom.
Hyundai Verna
Next comes the Hyundai Verna, another mid-size sedan that competes with the Volkswagen Virtus and the Skoda Slavia. The Verna was the first Hyundai to earn a full five-star rating for adult and child protection and the updated version has made the car safer. The Hyundai Verna carries a price tag of Rs 11 lakh onwards, ex-showroom, and comes standard with 6 airbags.
Tata Punch
The fifth car on the list is the most affordable and it’s another Tata — the Punch. The Tata Punch earns a full five-star rating for adult protection, however, it settles for a four-star rating when it comes to child protection. The Tata Punch is available in both ICE and EV forms and is priced at Rs 6.12 lakh onwards, ex-showroom.
