Gone are the days when automakers offered two airbags and limited safety features in their cars to keep prices low. Currently, even affordable cars have a good number of safety features, along with a high-quality steel body to keep the shell intact in a crash. If you are also having a limited budget and want a safe SUV, here’s a list of the most affordable 5-star rated SUVs in India –
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Affordable Safe SUVs – Skoda Kylaq
Skoda’s most affordable SUV, the Kylaq, has achieved a 5-star rating from the BNCAP. The prices for Skoda Kylaq start from Rs 8.99 lakh (on-road, Mumbai). At this price point, the Kylaq is the safest SUV currently on sale.
In terms of safety, the Kylaq comes equipped with 6 airbags as standard, along with Electronic Stability Control, Hill Hold Control, Multi-Collision Braking, and reaction control, a reverse parking camera with sensors, and more.
Tata Punch
The Tata Punch has also achieved a 5-star safety rating from the BNCAP. The Tata Punch SUV is currently priced between Rs 6.64 lakh and Rs 12.17 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).
The safety suite on the Tata Punch includes 6 airbags as standard, a 360-degree camera, Hill descent control, blind view monitor, ESP, rear defogger, Auto-dimming IRVM and more in its package.
Affordable Safe SUVs – Tata Nexon
The third 5-star safe SUV on the list is the Tata Nexon, priced between Rs 8.68 and Rs 16.98 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).
On the feature front, the Nexon comes with safety features such as 6 airbags as standard, a 360-degree camera, blind-view monitor, TPMS, ADAS, and more.
Mahindra XUV 3XO
Lastly, we have the Mahindra XUV 3XO. This Mahindra SUV has achieved a 5-star safety rating from the BNCAP crash test facility. The model is currently priced between Rs 8.95 lakh and Rs 17.81 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).
This Mahindra SUV boasts several features, including 6 airbags, 360-degree camera, Level 2 ADAS, Electronic parking brake with auto-hold, Blind-spot monitoring, Tyre pressure monitoring system.