Top 10 Safest Cars in India – With Global NCAP Points (2025)
When choosing a car, safety ratings are just as important as looks, mileage, or price. Global NCAP and Bharat NCAP crash tests give star ratings (0–5) but also publish actual points scored for Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and Child Occupant Protection (COP).
Below is the list of the safest cars in India with their points + star ratings.
Adult Occupant Protection (AOP): 33.72 / 34 points (★★★★★) Child Occupant Protection (COP): 41 / 49 points (★★★★★) Bodyshell: Stable Key Features: 6 airbags, ESC, ABS+EBD, ISOFIX, traction control, ADAS (higher trims)
2. Tata Harrier
AOP: 33.05 / 34 points (★★★★★) COP: 45 / 49 points (★★★★★) Bodyshell: Stable Features: Multiple airbags, ESC, ISOFIX, strong structure
3. Tata Safari
AOP: 33.05 / 34 points (★★★★★) COP: 45 / 49 points (★★★★★) Bodyshell: Stable Features: Same safety platform as Harrier
4. Tata Nexon (2023 facelift, BNCAP)
AOP: 32.22 / 34 points (★★★★★) COP: 44.52 / 49 points (★★★★★) Bodyshell: Stable Features: 6 airbags (top trims), ESP, ISOFIX
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5. Volkswagen Virtus
AOP: 29.71 / 34 points (★★★★★) COP: 42 / 49 points (★★★★★) Bodyshell: Stable Features: Multiple airbags, ESC, ISOFIX, traction control
6. Skoda Slavia
AOP: 29.71 / 34 points (★★★★★) COP: 42 / 49 points (★★★★★) Bodyshell: Stable Features: Same MQB-A0-IN platform as Virtus
7. Skoda Kushaq
AOP: 29.64 / 34 points (★★★★★) COP: 42 / 49 points (★★★★★) Bodyshell: Stable Features: 6 airbags, ESC, ISOFIX, traction control
8. Volkswagen Taigun
AOP: 29.64 / 34 points (★★★★★) COP: 42 / 49 points (★★★★★) Bodyshell: Stable Features: Shares platform with Kushaq
9. Mahindra Scorpio-N
AOP: 29.25 / 34 points (★★★★★) COP: 28.93 / 49 points (★★★) Bodyshell: Stable Features: Good adult safety, slightly lower child safety
10. Hyundai Verna (2023 model, BNCAP)
AOP: 28.18 / 34 points (★★★★★) COP: 42 / 49 points (★★★★★) Bodyshell: Stable Features: 6 airbags, ESC, ISOFIX, ADAS (in higher trims)
Top scorers: Maruti Victoris, Tata Harrier, Tata Safari – all scoring above 33 points for adult safety. Child safety leaders: Harrier, Safari, Nexon with 44–45 points. German twins (VW & Skoda): Strong consistent scores (~29–30 AOP, 42 COP). Mahindra Scorpio-N: Great for adult safety, but weaker for child safety. Hyundai Verna: Well-balanced, 5 stars for both adult and child protection.
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