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Under the #SaferCarsForIndia campaign, Global NCAP, a UK-based agency, crash tests the vehicles sold in the Indian market and awards them safety ratings. After the latest assessment, check out the top 10 safest cars in India as per the Global NCAP.
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It’s worth noting that Global NCAP’s new testing norms include assessments of frontal & side impact protection for all models as well as Electronic Stability Control (ESC), pedestrian protection and side impact pole protection assessment.
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Skoda Slavia and Volkswagen Virtus are now the safest made-in-India cars to be tested by Global NCAP. These mid-size sedans bagged a 5-star rating for adult occupant safety and 5-stars for child occupant protection as well.
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Just like the Slavia and Virtus, the Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun also scored a 5-star rating for both adult and child occupant protection. Their bodyshell has been rated stable and capable of withstanding further loadings.
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Mahindra Scorpio-N is a very popular SUV in India and it boasts a full 5-star safety rating for adult occupant safety. However, for child occupant protection, the Scorpio-N got a 3-star rating.
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Tata Punch is one of the safest cars in India under Rs 10 lakh, ex-showroom. It has been awarded a 5-star rating for adult occupant protection and 4-stars for child occupant protection in the Global NCAP crash test.
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Mahindra XUV300 also achieved a 5-star rating for adult occupant protection and a 4-star rating for child occupant protection. This sub-compact SUV’s bodyshell is rated stable and capable of withstanding further loadings.
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Tata Altroz is the only hatchback on this list. The Altroz bagged a 5-star safety rating in the Global NCAP crash test for adult occupant protection and a 3-star rating in the child occupant protection category.
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Tata Nexon was the first made-in-India car to achieve a full 5-star safety rating in the Global NCAP crash test back in 2018. The Nexon got a 5-star rating for adult occupant protection and a 3-star rating for child occupant protection.
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Finally, the last car on the list is the Mahindra XUV700. It achieved an impressive 5-star rating for adult occupant protection and 4-stars for child occupant protection in the Global NCAP crash test.
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