Safest cars in India: Check out the top 9; surprise at No. 1
You may love the glitzy cars that are available in India today, but are they safe for you and your family. In what is a big concern, the Renault Lodgy got a big fat ZERO rating in terms of safety in a test conducted by Global NCAP (Global New Car Assessment Programme). The company just released a list that ranks the safest cars in India. Apart from Renault Lodgy, it had also carried out a crash Test of Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, which emerged with a 4-star rating, bringing it into the top 5 safest cars list in India leap-frogging many other contenders. Check out the top 10 safest cars in India here:
Global NCAP Test: Tata Nexon at 1st
Tata Nexon: With 4 star for driver's safety and 3 stars for passenger safety, Tata Nexon has topped the list of safest car in India. The vehicle has two airbags. (Photo: Website)
Global NCAP Test: Toyota Etios at 2nd
Toyota Etios: On the second position is Toyota Etios with 4 stars for driver's safety and 2 stars for passenger safety. The vehicle has two airbags. (Photo: Website)
Global NCAP Test: Tata Zest at 3rd
Tata Zest: The third position has again gone to Tata Motors' Zest. Tata Zest has got 4 star for driver's safety and 2 stars for passenger safety. The vehicle has two airbags. (Photo: Website)
Global NCAP Test: Vitara Brezza at 4th
Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza: One of the most popular brands in India, Maruti Suzuki has failed to feature in top 3. However, it managed to get the fourth place with its Vitara Brezza. Brezaa has received 4 stars for driver's safety and 2 stars for passenger safety. The vehicle has two airbags. (Photo: Website)
Global NCAP Test: Volkswagen Polo at 5th
Volkswagen Polo: With 4 star for driver's safety and 3 stars for passenger safety, Volkswagen Polo has secured fifth place in the list. It also has two airbags. (Photo: Website)
Global NCAP Test: Ford Aspire at 6th
Ford Aspire: Ford's Aspire has passed the NCAP test with 3 stars for driver's safety and 2 stars for passenger safety. It also has two airbags. (Photo: Website)
Global NCAP Test: Honda Mobilio at 7th
Honda Mobilio: On the seventh position is Honda Mobilio. The car has secured 3 stars for driver's safety and 2 stars for passenger safety. The vehicle has two airbags. (Photo: Website)
Global NCAP Test: Renault Duster at 8th
Renault Duster: Renault's one of the most popular vehicle in India, Duster has been placed at eighth position. Duster has got 3 stars for driver's safety and 2 stars for passenger safety. It has only one airbag. (Photo: Website)
Global NCAP Test: Renault Kwid at 9th
Renault Kwid: On the ninth position is Renault Kwid (iv) RHD model. It has secured one star each for driver and passenger safety. The tested model has one airbag. (Photo: Website)