9 out of 10 car buyers in India prefer Safety Rating over Mileage: Survey

Shakti Nath Jha Jun 30, 2023

According to a recent survey, 9 out of 10 customers in India want cars with a safety rating.

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The survey was commissioned by Skoda Auto India and conducted by NIQ BASES.

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According to poll results, the top two features influencing customer car purchase decisions were crash test ratings and the number of airbags.

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One of the most popular attributes, fuel efficiency, came in third.

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The survey was conducted in the age group of 18-54 years with 80% of respondents being male, 20% female.

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