5 Cars In India With The Best BNCAP Child Safety Scores

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NCAP (BNCAP) has begun setting a new benchmark for vehicle safety in India, with several recent models achieving top scores for both adult and child occupant protection. Here are five cars currently on sale that have recorded the strongest child safety ratings under the latest BNCAP tests.

Tata Harrier EV

The Tata Harrier EV leads the list with full marks in adult protection and an equally strong performance in child safety. It scored 32.00 points out of 32.00 for adult occupant protection and 45.00 points out of 49.00 for child occupant protection. The total safety score stands at 77.00 out of 81.00 points, placing it among the safest electric SUVs tested so far.

Mahindra XEV 9e

Mahindra’s new electric SUV, the XEV 9e, matches the Harrier EV’s benchmark scores. It achieved 32.00 out of 32.00 points for adult occupant protection and 45.00 out of 49.00 for child protection, also totalling 77.00 out of 81.00 points.

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Mahindra BE 6

The Mahindra BE 6 follows closely with 31.97 points out of 32.00 in adult protection and 45.00 points out of 49.00 for child occupant protection. Its total safety score stands at 77.00 points out of 79.00, reflecting a consistently high standard across all test categories.

Maruti Suzuki Victoris

Maruti Suzuki’s recently launched Victoris is another strong performer in the new safety tests. It scored 31.66 out of 32.00 points in adult occupant protection and 43.00 out of 49.00 for child occupant protection. The total safety score is 76.97 out of 81.00 points, making it the safest Maruti Suzuki model tested under BNCAP so far.

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Tata Punch EV

Completing the list, the Tata Punch EV scored 31.46 out of 32.00 in adult occupant protection and 45.00 out of 49.00 for child protection, for a total of 76.46 points out of 81.00. These five models represent the highest-scoring vehicles for child occupant protection under BNCAP’s current testing protocols. The results signal a growing focus on safety among manufacturers in India, especially in the electric and compact SUV segments.