India’s safest SUVs 2026: These 5-Star NCAP cars including Tata Safari, XUV700, Nexon

Tata Safari/Harrier: These flagship SUVs of Tata are considered the benchmark of the Indian market in terms of safety. These cars, built on Land Rover’s Omega-Arc platform, have achieved 5-star ratings for adult and child safety in both India NCAP and Global NCAP. It has advanced features like 7 airbags, level-2 ADAS and stability control, which make it a strong fort.

Mahindra XUV700: This SUV from Mahindra has impressed everyone with its excellent strength and modern safety technology. It has received a 5-star rating in Global NCAP and is equipped with ADAS features like Autonomous Emergency Braking for safe driving. Its body structure has been made very solid, which is fully capable of keeping the passengers safe even at high speed.

Tata Nexon: This was the first car in the country, which created history by achieving 5-star rating in Global NCAP. Safety has been further strengthened in its new avatar, in which 6 airbags are available as standard. Its strong structure and stability control program help in keeping the vehicle balanced on rough roads and sudden turns, keeping the family safe.

Volkswagen Taigun/Skoda Kushaq: These two siblings with German engineering are considered to be the safest in their category. It has also received 5-star rating under the strict and new rules of Global NCAP. Their weight is balanced and they have features like multi-collision braking which helps in preventing a second collision in case of an accident. This is a great blend of safety and performance for driving enthusiasts.

Mahindra Scorpio N: This ‘Big Daddy’ SUV from Mahindra has proved that a big rugged vehicle can also be equally safe. By getting 5-star rating in Global NCAP, it has completely changed the image of the old Scorpio. Its large tires and high ground clearance keep it safe on rough roads, while its Electronic Stability Program (ESP) prevents it from overturning at sharp turns.

Tata Punch: Despite its low price, Tata Punch has left big vehicles behind in terms of safety. It has received a 5-star rating in Global NCAP for adult safety, making it the safest micro SUV in India. Its ‘Alpha’ platform does not allow the impact to reach the passengers at the time of an accident. This is a very safe option for small families and traveling in the city.

2026 Kia Seltos: The new model of Kia Seltos has performed brilliantly in the India NCAP crash test and achieved a 5-star rating. The company has strengthened its body shell more than before and now it comes with 6 airbags and disc brakes as standard in all variants. Additionally, its Level-2 ADAS system significantly reduces the risk of collision with pedestrians and oncoming vehicles.

2026 Kia Seltos: The new model of Kia Seltos has performed brilliantly in the India NCAP crash test and achieved a 5-star rating. The company has strengthened its body shell more than before and now it comes with 6 airbags and disc brakes as standard in all variants. Additionally, its Level-2 ADAS system significantly reduces the risk of collision with pedestrians and oncoming vehicles.

Maruti Suzuki Victoris/e-Vitara: Maruti Suzuki has completely changed the concept of safety with its new generation vehicles. Models like Victoris and e-Vitara have proved their mettle by achieving 5-star rating in India NCAP test. High-strength steel has been used in these cars and for safety, features like 6 airbags as well as electronic stability control have been provided as standard.

Tata Curvv/Curvv EV: This new coupe-style SUV from Tata has earned a 5-star rating in terms of safety as soon as it came in the market. Be it its electric version or petrol-diesel, Tata has not made any compromise with its strength. It has features like advanced e-call and b-call, which immediately send an alert to the emergency support team in case of any accident.