Global NCAP's new crash test protocols came into effect in July 2022, and since then, the organisation has tested several made-in-India cars under the new norms.
Here are the Global NCAP results for all Indian cars, tested since July 2022.
19. Volkswagen Taigun/Skoda Kushaq - 5 stars (29.64 points)
Considering the Kushaq and Taigun are based on the same platform, it isn’t surprising that they have identical safety scores. Volkswagen and Skoda's midsize SUVs were the first models to be tested under GNCAP’s new norms, and both received 29.64 points in AOP, securing a 5-star rating. The testers also rated the bodyshell of the SUVs as stable and capable of withstanding further loadings. Interestingly, Global NCAP used a 2-airbag version of the SUVs, while a 6-airbag version was used for the side pole impact test. In the former, the two scored 14.5 points out of a possible 17, while they received an ‘OK’ rating for the latter. Both SUVs also met the UN 127 pedestrian safety norms but not the GTR9 norms.
Additionally, they also achieved a 5-star rating in the child occupant protection test, scoring 42 points. Standard safety kit on both includes dual airbags, ESC, traction control and ISOFIX child seat mounts.
18. Maruti Suzuki Ignis - 1 star (16.48 points)
Tested in December 2022, the Maruti Ignis scored 16.48 points (out of 34) in adult occupancy tests – 9.6 points in the frontal offset deformable barrier test and 6.91 points in the side movable deformable barrier test – thereby receiving a 1-star rating. The hatchback’s body shell was also rated as unstable; it did not get ESC as standard at the time, and it didn’t meet pedestrian protection norms, which meant it received a low score. With just 3.86 points out of a maximum 49, the Ignis was awarded zero stars for COP. Dual front airbags and ISOFIX anchors were standard at the time, though. Since then, the Ignis has been updated with ESC and is now said to meet pedestrian safety norms.
16. Maruti Suzuki S Presso - 1 star (20.03 points)
Next on this list is the Maruti S Presso which managed to score only a 1-star rating in AOP, scoring 20.03 points out of a maximum of 34. In the side deformable crash test, it managed to score 11.9 points out of a possible 17. Testers also mentioned that the S Presso’s bodyshell was unstable and not capable of withstanding further loadings. For COP, it was awarded just 3.52 points out of a possible 49 (0 stars). The S Presso comes standard with dual airbags and seat belt reminders, while ESC is reserved for the AMT variants.
15. Maruti Suzuki Wagon R - 1 star (19.69 points)
The Maruti Suzuki Wagon R scored 19.69 points for AOP, including 13 out of 17 points in the side deformable barrier test, giving it a 1-star rating. Furthermore, the footwell and bodyshell were also rated as 'unstable' and unable to withstand any further loadings. As for child protection, the Wagon R received a 0-star rating and scored 3.40 out of 49 points. The tested model came standard with safety equipment like dual airbags and seat belt reminders. In April 2025, Maruti upgraded the Wagon R's standard safety kit with six airbags; ABS with EBD, ESP, central locking and rear parking sensors continue to be standard across variants.
14. Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 - 2 stars (21.67 points)
The Alto K10 scored 21.67 points in AOP, securing a 2-star rating. It was awarded 12.4/17 points in the side deformable barrier test. Global NCAP noted that the bodyshell was stable and capable of withstanding further loadings, although the footwell area was rated unstable. As far as child occupant protection goes, the Alto K10 got just 3.52/49 points – a 0-star rating. Standard safety features of the tested model included dual airbags and seat belt reminders. In February 2025, Maruti upgraded the K10's standard safety kit with six airbags, ESP and ABS and EBD.
13. Volkswagen Virtus/Skoda Slavia - 5 stars (29.71 points)
Like their SUV siblings, Skoda and Volkswagen's midsize sedans also got a 5-star rating for adult occupancy protection but with an even higher score of 29.71/34 points. The Skoda Slavia and Volkswagen Virtus earned 14.2 points out of a possible 17 in the side impact test with a deformable barrier, and received an ‘OK’ in the side pole impact tests. Also, unlike the SUVs, the sedans met UN 127 and GTR9 pedestrian safety norms.
Slavia and Virtus scored a high 42/49 in the COP tests, earning a 5-star rating. GNCAP noted that the bodyshell and the footwell area of the sedans were stable and capable of withstanding further loadings. Both are equipped with dual airbags, ESC, traction control and ISOFIX child seat mounts as standard.
12. Hyundai Verna - 5 stars (28.18 points)
The Hyundai Verna was the first model from the Korean brand’s India portfolio to get a 5-star rating. The Honda City rival scored 28.18/34 points in adult occupant protection. In the side pole impact test, the Verna was rated 'OK', but the body shell was rated unstable and not capable of withstanding further loadings. In the COP tests, the Verna scored 42 points out of 49, and it also complied with UN 127 and GTR9 pedestrian protection norms. A CRS (Child Restraint System) failure was noted after the side-impact test, but the manufacturer identified this as a one-off; Global NCAP subsequently performed a higher energy side-impact test, and the CRS showed no further sign of failure. The model tested was equipped with six airbags, ESC, ISOFIX mounts and seat belt reminders for all seats as standard.
11. Tata Harrier/Safari - 5 stars (33.05 points)
The Tata Harrier and Safari secured 5-star ratings in both adult occupancy and child occupancy protection. The SUVs scored 33.05 out of 34 points in AOP tests, and the body shells of both were rated as stable and capable of withstanding further loadings. Meanwhile, in the side impact test with a deformable barrier, the SUVs had “good protection” for the head, chest, abdomen and pelvis. In the COP tests, the Harrier and Safari scored 45 points out of 49. Standard safety features on both SUVs include six airbags, ESP, three-point seat belts with reminders for all seats, ABS with EBD and a tyre pressure monitoring system.
10. Mahindra Scorpio N - 5 stars (29.25 points)
The Mahindra Scorpio N scored 29.25 points out of 34 in AOP tests, which earned it a 5-star rating. In the side impact test with a deformable barrier, the Scorpio N offered good protection, scoring 16/17 points and receiving an ‘OK’ rating for the side pole impact tests. Global NCAP mentioned that the bodyshell and the footwell area of the SUV were stable and capable of withstanding further loadings. The Scorpio N also met the new pedestrian safety requirements. However, its COP scores weren't as good – the Scorpio N scored 28.93/49 points, earning a 3-star rating. As for standard safety features, the Scorpio N gets up to six airbags (depending on the trim), ABS with EBD and seat belt reminders.
9. Tata Nexon - 5 stars (32.22 points)
The Tata Nexon compact SUV has been through a number of GNCAP crash tests, and in the most recent one, it bettered its scores with 32.22/34 points for AOP and 44.52/49 for COP, giving it a 5-star rating in both categories. The pre-facelift Nexon had been awarded 5 stars for AOP and 3 stars for COP when it was tested in 2018. The Nexon provided 'adequate' protection during the front impact, side impact and side pole impact tests, except for the chest area in the last one. Standard safety features on the Nexon include six airbags, ESC, seat belt reminders, ISOFIX anchors and a switch to disable the front passenger airbag.
17. Citroen eC3 - 0 stars (20.86 points)
The Citroen eC3's 0-star rating comes despite scoring 20.86/34 points in adult occupancy protection (AOP) – the electric hatchback didn't have ESC, its seat belt reminders did not meet the organisation’s standards, and it did not comply with pedestrian safety norms. The first EV to be tested by Global NCAP under the new norms, the eC3, currently has the lowest AOP rating among all the cars and SUVs tested by the organisation. The eC3 has a score of 10.55 out of 49 for child occupancy protection (COP), earning it 1 star. This is due to the lack of ISOFIX child seat mounts, excessive forward exposure, 3-year-old dummy's head making contact with the vehicle's interior in the front impact test and the 18-month-old dummy’s head being exposed in the side impact tests.
8. Mahindra Bolero Neo - 1 star (20.26 points)
The Mahindra Bolero Neo is built on an older platform, and was reported to have an unstable structure and footwell area, a lack of curtain airbags and seat belt reminders for all passengers, along with side-facing third-row seats. All this resulted in a 1-star rating for AOP, with a score of 20.26/34. The Bolero Neo was awarded a 1-star child safety rating (12.71/49 points) as Global NCAP noted the absence of three-point seat belts for all passengers, the lack of a passenger airbag deactivation switch, and there being only one child restraint system (CRS). The SUV tested was only equipped with two airbags as standard.
7. Honda Amaze - 2 stars (27.85 points)
The second-generation Honda Amaze scored 27.85/34 points and 8.58/49 points in AOP and COP, earning 2-star and a 0-star ratings, respectively. The reasons for the AOP rating include low chest and knee protection, and a lack of ESC, though the bodyshell was deemed stable. Honda had provided ISOFIX anchors as standard, though the Amaze still scored poorly in COP tests as the three-year-old dummy’s head made contact with the interior during frontal impact tests, and the 18-month-old dummy was ejected from the seat.
6. Kia Carens - 3 stars (22.07 points)
Kia Carens received a 3-star rating (22.07 points out of a max of 34) for AOP, though that result arrived after a second test under the new norms. In the first round of testing under the new protocols, the Carens received zero stars for adult occupancy protection due to the driver dummy suffering neck injuries. The Korean brand is said to have immediately improved the restraint systems, which is what helped the MPV achieve its 3-star rating. An unstable bodyshell and seat belt reminders only in the front marked the Carens down. The Carens' child occupancy score was 41 out of 49, earning a 5-star rating in this area. Kia’s MPV comes with six airbags, ESC, rear parking sensors, hill-start assist, rear disc brakes, three-point seat belts for all seats and ISOFIX anchors, as standard.
5. Maruti Dzire - 5 stars (31.24)
The new Maruti Dzire was the first model from the brand to score 5 stars in both adult and child occupant protection. Sent voluntarily to GNCAP by the carmaker, the Dzire achieved scores of 31.24/32 (AOP) and 39.20/49 (COP), respectively. The bodyshell of the car was found stable, similar to the footwell area, and could support extra loads. In the side impact test with deformable barrier, protection was deemed 'good' for the head, chest, abdomen and pelvis. In the side pole impact test, the Dzire’s protection was 'good' for the head, abdomen and pelvis, but chest protection was marginal. The standard safety kit includes six airbags, ABS with EBD, ESP, ESC (meeting GNCAP standards), front and rear seat belt reminders, and ISOFIX seat anchorages.
4. Nissan Magnite - 5 stars (32.31 points)
The Nissan Magnite has a 5-star safety rating for adult occupant protection and a 3-star rating for child occupant protection, securing 32.31/34 points and 33.64/49 points, respectively. The body shell was also rated as ‘stable’ under impact, and it received an ‘OK’ rating in the side pole impact test. Protection for both driver and front passenger was rated good to adequate. The Magnite comes equipped with six airbags and ESC as standard; however, it misses out on seatbelt reminders for the rear seats.
Interestingly, the Magnite was voluntarily sent by Nissan for testing, and at first, it only secured a 4-star rating. However, Nissan was not satisfied with that, so they made certain improvements to the compact SUV and sent it again. It is in this second round that it secured a better 5-star rating.
3. Maruti Suzuki Victoris - 5 stars (33.72 points)
The new Maruti Victoris is currently the highest-rated model by Global NCAP, scoring 5 stars in both adult occupancy and child occupancy protection. The midsize SUV scored 33.72/34 in AOP tests, and the body shell was rated 'good'. Coming to the side impact test with a deformable barrier, the Victoris had ‘good’ protection for all parts, aside from the ‘adequate’ rating for chest protection. In the COP tests, the Victoris scored 41/49. As standard, the Victoris is equipped with six airbags, ABS with EBD, traction control, electronic stability control (ESC), hill hold assist, ISOFIX child seat anchorages and 3-point seat belts.
2. Maruti Suzuki Ciaz - 1 star (20.86 points)
The Ciaz scored 20.86/34 points in adult occupant protection, earning a 1-star rating. It offered good head protection but poor foot protection for the driver, and the bodyshell and footwell were rated unstable. In child protection, it scored 28.57/49 points (3 stars). Standard kit includes two airbags, ESC, ISOFIX and seat belt reminders.
1. Maruti Suzuki Celerio - 3 stars (18.04 points)
The Celerio scored 18.04/34 points for adult occupant protection, earning 3 stars. In the frontal test, protection for the head was adequate for the driver and good for the passenger. The bodyshell and footwell were rated unstable. For child protection, it scored 18.57 out of 49 points (2 stars). The tested car had six airbags, ESC, 3-point belts with reminders and ISOFIX as standard.
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