With the rising pace of growth in the auto industry, a variety of car models are introduced in the market daily. And along with the bulk of cars rumbling around the city roads, the sense of safety is steadily reducing. Also, we have recently heard the news of unfortunate car accidents happening around various parts of the nation which pushes us more to emphasize vehicle safety.
Unfortunately, glancing at the recent car market, peak emphasis is given to various car facets such as mileage, performance, interiors and more while in this process, the major facet, i.e. the safety comes to backseat. But recently after the news of various road accidents, manufacturers have been slowly aware of the fact while top manufacturers have made safety features such as ABS and airbags mandatory in all of their variants.
The recent WHO report has stated that over 1.35 million people lose their lives in road accidents every year. Hearing such stats, we can obviously assume that while buying a new car safety should definitely be made the first concern or top priority. As every new car models get their safety rating from Global NCAP (National Car Assessment Program) which is a UK based company that primarily focuses on the promotion of consumer health and safety in vehicles. While cars with the best NCAP rating can probably be considered as a safe car to ride.
Well, here we have listed down 5 of the best car models with good NCAP rating and can definitely be the safest cars to ride around our unstable roads. Let’s have a quick look at that.
Mahindra XUV500
When this premium SUV was first released in the year 2011, it had received a peak recognition for its monocoque chassis. The model has received 4 stars on its Global NCAP test. The Mahindra XUV500 comes with ground clearance and best safety features which include 6-airbags, TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System), ABS, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Traction Control, and Hill Descent Control.
Volkswagen Polo
The Volkswagen Polo has recorded a 4-star rating on its global NCAP test. It is one of the popular hatchback by the German auto manufacturer which was first introduced in the year 2009. During its first release, the Polo was considered one of the safest hatchbacks ever released while people also highly appreciated the four-wheeler for its ‘German Engineering.’ The car comes with mature suspension and safety features such as dual-airbags, child lock, ABS and auto-dimming IRVM.
Jeep Compass
The Jeep Compass is one of the most demandable premium SUV worldwide. The five-seater SUV comes with a great NCAP rating of 5-stars. Although the SUV comes with a premium price tag, when it comes to safety, luxurious interiors and top-notch build quality, the Jeep Compass is definitely worth the price. The SUV comes with safety features such as ABS, Stability Control, airbags, Pretensioners, Anti-whiplash and inbuilt- security system.
Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza
The Vitara Brezza compact SUV is the latest addition to the Maruti Suzuki family. The car has received an impressive Global NCAP rating of 4-stars. It comes with features such as ISOFIX system, anti-theft security system, ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System), dual-airbags and child safety locks. It is also one of the most successful compact-SUVs in the Indian market.
Tata Nexon
The Tata Nexon is one of the most successful models from the legendary Indian brand while it also offers good value-for-money. The Tata Nexon is also an example of Tata's new range of products, built with the brand's latest design and engineering techniques. The compact Tata Nexon has received a 4-star rating in a recent crash test conducted by Global NCAP.
Well, if you are planning on purchasing a new car, be aware to have a deep glance at its safety features too. Always make safety your first priority. 'A car can be bought twice but life can't'
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