Safety is of the utmost importance, and all automakers have realised that by this time – that’s why we are watching so many 5-star safety-rated cars. Now, if you are planning to buy a new mid-size SUV, here’s a list of all the cars in that segment tested by BNCAP. Here’s a look –
Safest Mid-Size SUVs In India – Mahindra BE 6 –
Safety – 5 Star
The safest among the pack is the Mahindra BE 6. Mahindra’s electric SUV has scored a full five-star safety rating under the Bharat NCAP crash-test facility. It has an Adult Occupant Protection score of 31.97 out of 32, and a Child Occupant Protection score of 45 out of 49.
Safety features on the model include – Level 2+ ADAS Suite, 7 airbags, 360-degree camera, secure 360 (live view & recording), Blind view monitor, Rear defogger, windshield auto defogger, TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System), auto park and more, combined with a robust frame. Talking about the price, the Mahindra BE 6 is currently priced between Rs 20.04 lakh and Rs 30.27 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).
Kia Seltos
Safety – 5 Star
The Kia Seltos is the safest ICE car in India. With an Adult Occupant Protection score of 31.70 out of 32 and a Child Occupant Protection score of 45 out of 49, the Seltos has earned a full 5-star safety rating at the BNCAP crash test facility.
The Kia Seltos is currently priced between Rs 13.07 lakh and Rs 24.47 lakh (on-road, Mumbai). At this price point, the Seltos comprises a suite of several safety features that include 6 airbags (as standard), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Level 2 ADAS, 360-degree camera, blind view monitor, ABS (Anti-lock brake system), Hill start assist control, Electric parking brake with auto hold, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and more in its pack.
Maruti Victoris
Safety – 5 Star
Well, the third safest on the list is the one from Maruti. The Maruti Victoris has scored a full 5-star safety rating, and has an Adult Occupant Protection score of 31.66 out of 32 and a Child Occupant Protection score of 43 out of 49.
The price of the Maruti Victors ranges between Rs 12.51 lakh and Rs 23.66 lakh (on-road, Mumbai). The safety suite on the model includes 6 airbags (as standard), 360-degree camera, Electronic parking brake with auto hold, front parking assist sensor, Level 2 ADAS suite, Hill hold assist and Hill descent control, Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), ABS with EBD and brake assist, Reverse parking camera and more in its package.
Safest Mid-Size SUVs In India – Maruti e Vitara
Safety – 5 Star
Next up again is the Maruti electric SUV, e-Vitara. The e-Vitara has scored a full five-star safety rating under the BNCAP crash test facility. The Maruti SUV has an Adult Occupant Protection of 31.49 out of 32 and a Child Occupant Protection score of 43 out of 49.
The safety suite on the Maruti e-Vitara consists of 7 airbags as standard, a 360-degree camera, a level 2 ADAS suite, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, Electronic parking brake, Hill hold control, Front and Rear parking sensors, Geo-fence, time-fence, emergency alerts, stolen vehicle notification and tracking, among others in its package. Including all these features, the Maruti e-Vitara is currently priced between Rs 16.99 lakh and Rs 24.41 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).
Tata Sierra
Safety – 5 Star
On the fifth spot, we have the Tata Sierra. Scoring a full five-star safety rating, the Tata Sierra secured an Adult Occupant Protection of 31.14 out of 32 and a Child Occupant Protection score of 44.73 out of 49.
The Tata Sierra is currently priced between Rs 13.58 lakh and Rs 25.36 lakh (on-road, Mumbai). The SUV comes equipped with a host of safety features, including an electronic parking brake with auto hold, hill descent control, a 360-degree camera with blind-spot monitoring, Level 2+ ADAS, 6 airbags as standard, front parking sensors, and more.
Mahindra Thar Roxx
Safety – 5 Star
Mahindra Thar Roxx has also achieved the feat of having a full five-star safety rating. This off-road Mahindra SUV has secured an Adult Occupant Protection score of 31.09 out of 32 and a Child Occupant Protection score of 45 out of 49.
The Mahindra Thar Roxx is currently priced between Rs 15.04 and Rs 28.02 lakh (on-road, Mumbai). It has a good list of safety features, including a Level 2 ADAS suite, 6 airbags as standard, a tyre pressure monitoring system, rear and front parking sensors, blind-view monitor, rear camera, surround-view monitor, and more.
Safest Mid-Size SUVs In India – Renault Duster
Safety Rating – 5 Star
The next car on the list is the Renault Duster. The recently (re)launched Duster has secured a full five-star safety rating. The SUV has scored a 30.49 out of 32 for Adult Occupant Protection and 45 out of 49 for Child Occupant Protection.
Speaking of pricing, the Renault Duster currently ranges between Rs 12.48 lakh and Rs 22.09 lakh (on-road, Mumbai). The safety features suite on the model includes a 360-degree camera, a 17-feature ADAS suite, 6 airbags as standard, hill start assist, parking assist, and more in its package.
Tata Curvv ICE and EV
Safety Rating – 5 Star
The Tata Curvv ICE and EV duo has secured a full 5-star rating from the BNCAP. However, the Curvv EV is safer than the ICE model, as it earned an Adult Occupant Protection score of 30.81 out of 32, compared to the ICE’s 29.5 out of 32. The Child Occupant Protection score for the EV is 45 out of 49, compared to 43.66 out of 49 for the ICE model.
The 6 airbags (as standard), electronic stability control (ESC), 3-point seatbelts for all seats, seatbelt reminders for all seats, ABS with EBD, 360-degree camera, and level 2 ADAS suite, among others in its package. The pricing for the Tata Curvv ICE variant ranges between Rs 11.26 and Rs 22.75 lakh (on-road, Mumbai), while the EV variants range between Rs 18.04 lakh and Rs 20.65 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).
Safest Mid-Size SUVs In India – Vinfast VF6
Safety Rating – 5 Star
Vinfast VF6 has also scored a full 5-star safety rating under the BNCAP crash test facility, securing an Adult Occupant Protection score of 27.13 out of 32 and a Child Occupant Protection score of 44.41 out of 49.
The Vinfast VF6 is currently available at a price ranging between Rs 18.35 lakh and Rs 20.34 lakh (on-road, Mumbai). Features on the pack include 7 airbags, ADAS, Hill start assist, Tyre pressure monitoring system, 360-degree camera, rear parking camera, theft alarm, amongst others in its package.