{"id":165390,"date":"2026-05-09T08:55:06","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T14:25:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=165390"},"modified":"2026-05-09T08:55:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T14:25:06","slug":"most-unsafe-cars-in-india-these-6-cars-got-0-and-1-stars-failed-in-crash-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=165390","title":{"rendered":"Most Unsafe Cars in India: These 6 cars got 0 and 1 stars, failed in crash test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<section class=\"jsx-1317676f89f41347 msec\">\n<div class=\"jsx-2944c747ccd36d83 brdcrmb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hindi.news18.com\/\" class=\"jsx-2944c747ccd36d83\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">home<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/hindi.news18.com\/photogallery\/\" class=\"jsx-2944c747ccd36d83\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Photo<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/hindi.news18.com\/photogallery\/auto\/\" class=\"jsx-2944c747ccd36d83\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">auto<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/hindi.news18.com\/photogallery\/auto\/cars\/\" class=\"jsx-2944c747ccd36d83\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">car<\/a>Don&#8217;t buy any of these cars even by mistake! It turned into &#8216;churan&#8217; in crash test<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"jsx-b66a0d215ba3ecb0\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-b66a0d215ba3ecb0\">May 09, 2026, 15:05 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl\" class=\"jsx-1317676f89f41347 asubttl\">Most Unsafe Cars in India: Many popular cars sold in India have proven to be very weak in terms of safety. Some cars got 0 and 1 star ratings in Global NCAP crash test, which raises questions on the safety of passengers in serious accidents. This list includes cars from companies like Maruti Suzuki, Renault, Citro\u00ebn and Mahindra. If you are going to buy a new car, then read this report first.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4 phtgalwrp\">\n<div class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4 phtwrp\">\n<div class=\"newphtbox-in\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4\">\n<div style=\"min-height:200px;margin:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnkhabar\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Crash-test-good-2025-12-6273644d73be11bdc3dea41eab12f904.jpg?im=Resize,width=807,aspect=fit,type=normal\" alt=\"safest cars in India, safest cars in India, car safety ratings India, India car safety ratings, NCAP crash test India, India NCAP crash test, best build quality cars India, strong build quality cars in India\" title=\"safest cars in India, safest cars in India, car safety ratings India, India car safety ratings, NCAP crash test India, India NCAP crash test, best build quality cars India, strong build quality cars in India\" width=\"807\" class=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>  In today&#8217;s time, a car should not only be a means of travel but also a protective shield. Global NCAP (GNCAP) gives star rating to cars on the basis of crash tests. 0 stars means that the car is not able to save the passengers at the time of an accident. Let us know about those cars of India whose rating is very low.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4 phtwrp\">\n<div class=\"newphtbox-in\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4\">\n<div style=\"min-height:200px;margin:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnkhabar\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Citroen-eC3-2026-03-88335a35bee68004df14452c935c7822.jpg?im=Resize,width=807,aspect=fit,type=normal\" alt=\"Citro\u00ebn eC3\" title=\"Citro\u00ebn eC3\" width=\"807\" class=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>  Citro\u00ebn \u00eb-C3 (0 stars): This electric hatchback from Citro\u00ebn has disappointed everyone in terms of safety. In the Global NCAP crash test, it got 0 stars for adult occupant protection and only 1 star for child safety. During the test, the structure of the car was found to be unstable and the safety in side impact was also recorded to be very low.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4 phtwrp\">\n<div class=\"newphtbox-in\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4\">\n<div style=\"min-height:200px;margin:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnkhabar\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Maruti-Eeco-2026-05-092519b51f8b942e6dd2e37b9b8eb0db.jpg?im=Resize,width=807,aspect=fit,type=normal\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" width=\"807\" class=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>  Maruti Suzuki Eeco (0 stars): Maruti&#8217;s most reliable commercial and family van, the Eeco, fails on the safety front. It has got 0 stars in adult occupant protection. According to the crash test report, despite the presence of airbags, the risk of injury to the driver&#8217;s chest and knees remains high. Its body shell was also found to be very weak.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news18.co\/gnps-hi-btn\" class=\"jsx-1192c08f6334f42a gglebtn bgwheat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/p>\n<p> <!-- -->Add News18 as <br class=\"jsx-1192c08f6334f42a\"\/>Preferred Source on Google<!-- --> <\/p>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4 phtwrp\">\n<div class=\"newphtbox-in\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4\">\n<div style=\"min-height:200px;margin:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnkhabar\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Maruti-S-Presso-2026-04-f3260a44bdc87b3f6ae3e2a70f2f7a28.jpg?im=Resize,width=807,aspect=fit,type=normal\" alt=\"Maruti S-Presso\" title=\"Maruti S-Presso\" width=\"807\" class=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>  Maruti Suzuki S-Presso (1 star): Maruti Suzuki S-Presso got 0 stars in 2020, but after the update it has now got 1 star rating. Although it now comes with two airbags as standard, its footwell area and body structure still come with an unstable rating, which is a concern in case of high-speed accidents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4 phtwrp\">\n<div class=\"newphtbox-in\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4\">\n<div style=\"min-height:200px;margin:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnkhabar\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Wagon-R-2026-03-83ff07084067a4c06192ad96361f6d8b.jpg?im=Resize,width=807,aspect=fit,type=normal\" alt=\"Maruti Wagon R\" title=\"Maruti Wagon R\" width=\"807\" class=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>  Maruti Suzuki Wagon R (1 Star): Wagon-R, one of India&#8217;s best-selling cars, has also received only 1 star rating from Global NCAP. In terms of child safety, it has scored 0. The main reasons for the low score in adult protection are the weak chest protection of the driver and the disintegration of the car structure during an accident.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4 phtwrp\">\n<div class=\"newphtbox-in\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4\">\n<div style=\"min-height:200px;margin:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnkhabar\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Renault-Kwid-2026-03-6f1a2f4b926dbd64004cc1c713ecf7af.jpg?im=Resize,width=807,aspect=fit,type=normal\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" width=\"807\" class=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>  Renault Kwid (1 star): It is known for its styling, but it also lags far behind in safety. It has been given 1 star in crash test. According to reports, the protection for the driver&#8217;s head is good, but the level of protection for the chest and legs is very low. This car is popular in small cities but safety is a major drawback.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4 phtwrp\">\n<div class=\"newphtbox-in\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4\">\n<div style=\"min-height:200px;margin:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnkhabar\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bolero-neo-1-2025-10-2020535459bd14bd197005ee33633e8b.jpg?im=Resize,width=807,aspect=fit,type=normal\" alt=\"Mahindra Bolero\" title=\"Mahindra Bolero\" width=\"807\" class=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>  Mahindra Bolero Neo (1 star): Mahindra is popular for its strong cars, but Bolero Neo surprised everyone in the crash test. It has got only 1 star by Global NCAP. In this, the rating for side impact protection and child safety was very poor. Despite looking strong, it has not met the technical safety standards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4 phtwrp\">\n<div class=\"newphtbox-in\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4\">\n<div style=\"min-height:200px;margin:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnkhabar\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Maruti-Dzire-2026-01-9bae132eb0697bab936723d0a1407349.jpg?im=Resize,width=807,aspect=fit,type=normal\" alt=\"Maruti Dzire\" title=\"Maruti Dzire\" width=\"807\" class=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>  How to choose a safe car: Cars with 0 or 1 star rating meet basic safety norms but prove to be poor in saving the lives of passengers in serious accidents. While buying a car, do not just look at the looks, but also check the features like NCAP rating, 6 airbags, ESC and ABS. 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