Top 10 Safest Cars in India Rated by Global NCAP in 2025

When a consumer plans to purchase a car, the safety is one of the most important elements in a car which the consumer asks the salesperson about, right after the pricing, of course. In today’s scenario, giving thanks to our glorious country’s rising population, a car with good safety features is essential to survive not only the roads and the changing weather but also to keep others and your loved ones safe as well. Hopefully not turning one’s travel destination into their final destination, let us bring some light into the top 10 safest cars in India rated by Global NCAP in 2025 so that you, as a consumer, can make the most secure choice while chasing after that perfect car.

1. Mahindra XEV 9e

Staying at the top of the mountain, the Mahindra XEV 9e is priced at INR 21.90 lakh to INR 30.50 lakh according to ex-showrooms. The XEV 9e’s safety features include 6 airbags (up to 7 in higher variants), an ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ISOFIX child mounts, a 360-degree camera with a blind view monitor, a level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), which includes adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, and auto lane change; a TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System); driver drowchange detection; and rear parking sensors.

2. 2025 Tata Harrier

Just waiting over to pounce on the first place is the 2025 Tata Harrier, which is priced at INR 15.49 lakhs and can reach up to INR 26.44 lakhs according to ex-showrooms; this does not mean that the Harrier is lacking potential in safety features. The safety features are its 6 airbags (up to 7 in top variants), an ESP (Electric Stability Program), traction control, hill hold, corner stability control, rear parking sensors and ISOFIX child mounts, a level ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) which includes adaptive cruise, lane keep, and autonomous emergency braking, a 360-degree camera with a blind view monitor, and TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System).

3. 2025 Maruti Suzuki Dzire

The stern contender in third place is the 2025 Maruti Dzire, whose pricing range starts from INR 7.99 lakhs and can reach up to 11.99 lakhs according to the ex-showroom prices. The safety features of the Dzire are its 6 airbags at the front, side and curtain; Electronic Stability Control (ESC); ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) with EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution); hill hold assist; ISOFIX child seat anchors; TPMS; rear parking sensors; 3-point seatbelts for all seats; and the speed alert system.

4. Volkswagen Taigun

Another potential contender is the Volkswagen Taigun, which is priced at INR 11.70 lakhs and can reach up to INR 19.99 lakhs. The safety features within the Taigun are its 6 airbags, ESC (Electronic Stability Control), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) with EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution), ISOFIX child seat anchors, rear parking sensors, TPMS in higher variants and a rear view camera.

5. 2025 Tata Nexon

Holding onto the fifth place is the 2025 Tata Nexon, where the pricing range starts from INR 8.15 lakhs and could reach up to 15.60 lakhs according to the ex-showroom prices. The safety features of the 2025 Nexon are its 6 airbags, ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) with EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution), ISOFIX child seat mounts, a TPMS, a 360-degree camera in higher variants, and front plus rear parking sensors.

6. Mahindra Scorpio N

Starting at an ex-showroom pricing range of INR 13.60 lakhs and reaching up to INR 24.54 lakhs, the Scorpio N’s modest safety features are its 6 airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), a TPMS, front and rear parking sensors, ISOFIX child seat anchors, a front & rear camera, and ADAS in its top variants with the inclusion of lane keep assist, forward collision avoidance, and adaptive cruise control.

7. 2025 Hyundai Verna

At an ex-showroom pricing range of INR 11.00 lakhs and reaching up to INR 17.42 lakhs, the Verna’s capable safety features include its 6 airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), a hill-start assist, all 4 disc brakes (in Turbo variants only), an electric parking brake (in Turbo only), Vehicle Stability Management, and an emergency stop signal.

8. 2025 Tata Safari

Starting from an ex-showroom pricing range of INR 16.19 lakhs to INR 27.34 lakhs, the Safari’s striving safety features include six airbags (7 in top variants), an ESP (Electronic Stability Program), traction control, hill hold, corner stability control, rear parking sensors, ISOFIX mounts, level 2 ADAS in top variants, a TPMS, and a 360-degree camera.

9. Kia Carens

Starting at an ex-showroom pricing range of INR 10.52 lakhs and reaching up to INR 18.45 lakhs, the Carens’ safety features include 6 airbags, ESC (Electronic Stability Control) with ABD (Anti-lock Braking System) with EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution), ISOFIX child seat anchors, rear parking sensors and a speed alert system.

10. Honda Amaze

Starting at an ex-showroom pricing range of INR 7.20 lakhs and reaching up to INR 9.96 lakhs, the Amaze’s safety features include dual airbags, with the higher variants having more; ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) with EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution), ISOFIX child seat anchors, rear parking sensors, and a speed alert system.

Conclusion

As we conclude the top 10 list of the safest cars in India rated by Global NCAP in 2025, we would like to suggest two points which are to be noted while purchasing any car after referring to this listicle. Firstly, all prices may or may not vary according to your city or region, and secondly, the safety features may differ between base and top variants, so always verify with the latest brochure or your nearest dealer. To conclude, these models represent the safest choices for Indian buyers in 2025, which combine a strong crash test performance with advanced active and passive safety features, as all listed cars have received a 5-star rating from either Global NCAP or Bharat NCAP in their latest tests.