Safest Cars in India

The present day Indian car buyer is more concerned about the safety aspect apart from going gaga over scintillating exterior design and gadget-gizmos loaded cabin. This healthy revolution or healthy culture is brought by many of the global carmakers present in India. But still due to no stringent guidelines about the incorporation of standard safety features, this vital facet is taken for granted. Following is the list of the safest cars (below 25 lakh) on the Indian scene that you can rely upon.

Ford Fiesta: Besides proper interior features Ford Fiesta comprises of safety aspects like Crumple Zones, superior door reinforcements and front dual airbags teamed up with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Honda City: The best thing about Honda cars is that safety elements come standard on all the variants that include SRS airbags from occupants, Honda’s G-CON (G-Force Control Technology), Seat Belt pre-tensioner with double load limiter and control functions Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Brake Assist (BA) and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD).

Hyundai i20: The safest hatchback, Hyundai i20, in the rabble carries noteworthy features like impact sensing unlock and speed sensing lock doors, Electro-Chromic Mirror (ECM), parking assistance with camera and sensor accompanied by as many as 6 airbags ( 2 front, 2 side, 2 curtain) and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD).

Hyundai Verna: Another Hyundai in the run, with significant safety for its occupants with features like front airbags for driver and occupants along with side and curtain airbags. Additionally, there are disc brakes at front & rear for total control, doors with impact sensing unlock and speed sensing lock mechanism followed by regular ABS with EBD. With these characteristics Hyundai Verna also offers value for money features and greater mileage numbers.

Mahindra XUV 500: Indian Utility Vehicle (UV) maker embarks with world-class safety in its admired SUV. The Mahindra XUV 500 holds all 4 wheels with disc brakes, Tyre-tronic system for auto air pressure check, unique static bending head lamps and rear park aid sensors. The rest includes control assists like ABS, ESP, Hill Hold and Descent Control along with as many as 6 airbags, which are not even available in premium SUV worth Rs 20 Lakh.

Tata Aria: India’s first crossover is safe most too. Tata Aria comes with some extraordinary features like Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Traction Control System (TCS) in conjunction with ABS and EBD. Moreover, there are all 4-disc brakes along with 6 surround dual and side curtain airbags and especially crafted Body over Frame construction with Hydro-formed frame members.

Volkswagen Jetta: The German engineering comes in a safe package that consists of Anti Slip Regulation (ASR) & Electronic Differential Lock (EDL), Hill Hold control and advanced ABS with EBD and Brake Assist. The others include all disc brakes and airbags at front, rear and sides.

Skoda Laura: Skoda Laura features safety elements such as park distance control, darkness sensing headlamps and 6 surround airbags. Furthermore, some commanding tools involve ESP, ASR, TCS, EDL, and ABS with EBD and BA.

Hyundai Sonata: The third Hyundai car to feature in this list ropes in safety concerns for instance ABS with EBD and ESP along with dual SRS airbags at front with passenger detect function, side and curtain airbags for rear passengers. Likewise there are more elements such as TCS, BA, rear park-assist, rear defogger with timer and parking with display in Electro chromic mirror (ECM), while the list is endless at this price point.

Honda Accord- The large premium sedan has 6 intelligent airbags, innovative VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) technology and 4-wheel discs. In addition there are ABS plus EBD and active headrest, while the car also boasts internally developed Honda’s G-CON technology.

Nissan Teana: Nissan confers an all around protection to its luxury sedan with active head restraints, Zone Body construction, Seat belts with pre-tensioners and 6 airbags (2 for driver & co-driver, 2 rear and 2 curtain airbags), while Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) aka ESC also joins in with ABS, BA and EBD.

Toyota Camry: Toyota’s luxury vehicle has got all 4 large diameter disc brake for ideal grip alongside other features like Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Whiplash Injury Lessening (WIL), others standard attributes remain intact like 6 SRS airbags, ABS with EBD and BA.

Volvo S60: This Swedish sedan, famous for safety points clasps some real distinct elements like Anti-locking brakes with Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA) and Ready Alert Brakes (RAB) with Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC). The long list of accompanying features include collision warning with full auto brake, Energy-absorbing frontal structure, Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) and Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) in conjunction with advanced surround airbags for all occupants 

Renault Koleos: The compact muscle SUV from Renault is packed with truly magnificent protections that consist of ISOFIX Child Seat Mounting Points, Front Anti-whiplash Headrests and all 4 anti pinch windows. Whereas, the others include ABS with EBD and Brake Assist alongside perfect shield of 6 SRS airbags plus side & curtain airbags making it one of the safest premium SUV.