Regardless of the type of car you are planning to buy, whether it’s a hatchback, sedan, or sports utility vehicle (SUV), prospective car buyers can take comfort in the fact that cars nowadays are much safer than they used to be. Precautionary features like airbags, solid structural integrity, ISOFIX mounts, driver assistance features, etc., once perceived as uncommon car characteristics, are now ubiquitous in most newly manufactured cars sold in India. Such safety features are integrated so that in case of an accident, they can absorb the shocks.
To make things easier, we have compiled a list of the top 5 safest cars in India in 2023 as per the Global NCAP website, a UK-based organisation that conducts crash tests to determine the safety of automobiles. The cars mentioned below have been given 5-star ratings by Global NCAP, the highest rating in terms of safety standards.
| Rank | Cars | Rating | Price |
| 1. | Volkswagen Virtus/Skoda Slavia | 5 stars | Rs. 11.30 lakh to Rs. 18.60 lakh |
| 2. | Skoda Kushaq/Volkswagen Taigun | 5 stars | Rs. 11.55 lakh to Rs. 19 lakh |
| 3. | Tata Punch | 5 stars | Rs. 5.82 lakh to Rs. 9.48 lakh |
| 4. | Mahindra XUV300 | 5 stars | Rs. 8.42 lakh to Rs. 12.38 lakh |
| 5. | Tata Altroz | 5 stars | Rs. 6.20 lakh to Rs. 10.15 lakh |
According to NCAP, the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R was deemed as one of the least-safest car. The Maruti four-wheeler received a two-star rating from the agency in adult occupant crash test rating.
We hope that our list of the top 5 safest cars in India helps readers make informed buying decisions. Any car with a 5-star rating by Global NCAP is guaranteed to be equipped with the best safety features.