10 Most Affordable 5 Star B-NCAP Rated Cars You Can Buy In India

Indian cars are becoming safer every day. Nexus, more Indian buyers are now opting for safer cars over cheaper prices. Now, if you are someone who is looking to buy a five-star Bharat NCAP-rated vehicle that is also affordable, then you have reached the right spot. Here is the list of 10 five-star Bharat NCAP-rated cars that are very affordable. So, without any delay, let's jump right into it.

Affordable Bharat NCAP-rated vehicles in India

Maruti Suzuki Dzire

First off on this list is the Maruti Suzuki Dzire. This sub-compact sedan starts at Rs 6.84 lakh and goes up to Rs 10.19 lakh. The fourth-generation sedan scored 31.24 points out of 34 in Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and 39.20 out of 42 in Child Occupant Protection (COP). It comes with safety features including airbags, ABS, EBD, ESC, all 3-point seatbelts (with reminders), ISOFIX mounts, pretensioners for seatbelts, and front load limiters. It even complies with the UN 127 pedestrian protection norms.

Tata Altroz

The already five-star-rated Altroz was recently tested by Bharat NCAP after it received a major facelift. In the Adult Occupant Protection tests, the Tata Altroz scored an overall 29.65 points out of 32. As for Child Occupant Protection, it scored 23.90 out of 24. In terms of pricing, the Altroz starts at Rs 6.89 lakh and goes up to Rs 11.49 lakh.

In terms of safety features offered by Tata Motors in the new Altroz facelift, it gets 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, Electronic Stability Control, 3-point seatbelts for all passengers, seatbelt reminders for all passengers, and ISOFIX child seat mounts in the rear. Higher trims offer a 360-degree camera and a tyre pressure monitoring system.

Skoda Kylaq

The recently launched sub-compact SUV from Czech carmaker Skoda, the Kylaq, is also a very safe car. The Bharat New Car Assessment Program has given the Kylaq a score of 30.88/32 in the Adult Occupant Protection tests. As for the Child Occupant Protection tests, the Skoda Kylaq managed to score 45/49 points.

Pricing of the Kylaq starts at Rs 8.25 lakh and goes up to Rs 13.99 lakh. The Kylaq is offered with 6 airbags as standard, electronic stability control, ABS and EBD, a traction control system, hill hold assist, tyre pressure monitoring system, and much more.

Mahindra XUV 3XO

Like the Skoda Kylaq, the sub-compact SUV Mahindra XUV 3XO is also a five-star BNCAP-rated vehicle. It achieved 29.36 points out of 32 in the Adult Occupant Protection tests and 43 points out of 49 in the Child Occupant Protection tests. In terms of pricing, it starts at Rs 7.99 lakh and goes up to Rs 15.80 lakh.

As for the safety features, it comes with 6 airbags, Level 2 ADAS, a 360-degree surround view system with Blind View Monitor, and new-generation Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with hill hold control and hill descent control.

Tata Nexon

The Tata Nexon was one of the first five-star-rated vehicles in India. In the latest BNCAP tests as well, it was able to achieve a perfect five-star rating. It managed to score 29.41 points in Adult Occupant Protection and 43.83 points in Child Occupant Protection. Pricing of this SUV starts at Rs 8 lakh and goes up to Rs 15.60 lakh.

Safety features of this popular sub-compact SUV include 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, traction control, ISOFIX child seat mounts, rear parking sensors, and hill assist. Higher variants may add a 360-degree camera, Blind Spot Monitor, and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

Kia Syros

The newest entrant in the sub-compact SUV segment, the Kia Syros, has also managed to score a perfect five-star safety rating in the BNCAP. The Kia Syros scored an impressive 30.21 out of 32.00 points in Adult Occupant Protection and 44.42 out of 49.00 in Child Occupant Protection. Pricing of this SUV starts at Rs 9.50 lakh and goes up to Rs 17.80 lakh.

In terms of safety features, the Syros comes with 6 airbags, an ADAS Level 2 suite with features like adaptive cruise control, auto emergency braking, and lane assist, along with others. It also gets a 360-degree camera, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), and much more.

Tata Punch.ev

So far, the first EV to enter this list is the Tata Punch.ev. In the Adult Occupant Protection test, it scored 31.46 out of 32. In Child Occupant Protection, the electric vehicle scored 45 points out of 49. Pricing of this electric micro-SUV starts at Rs 9.99 lakh and goes up to Rs 14.44 lakh.

As for the safety features, it gets six airbags, ABS with EBD, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Hill Hold Assist, and a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). Additional features include a 360-degree camera, blind spot monitor, and an electronic parking brake with auto-hold.

Tata Curvv

The only coupe SUV on this list is the Tata Curvv, which is also one of the safest cars in the country. This SUV in the BNCAP tests scored 29.50 out of 32 points (Adult Occupant Protection tests) and 43.66 out of 49 points (Child Occupant Protection tests). Pricing of this unique-looking SUV starts at Rs 10 lakh and goes up to Rs 19.52 lakh.

Safety features of the Curvv include ADAS Level 2. It gets features such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, blind spot detection, lane change alert, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and rear cross-traffic alert. It also gets a 360-degree camera and 6 airbags.

Mahindra Thar ROXX

The super-popular lifestyle off-roader SUV, the Mahindra Thar ROXX, is also a very safe car. In the recently concluded BNCAP tests, it scored 31.09 points out of 32 in Adult Occupant Protection tests. As for the Child Occupant Protection tests, it scored 45 out of 49 points. The Thar ROXX, in terms of pricing, starts at Rs 12.99 lakh and goes up to Rs 23.39 lakh.

Standard safety features on the Thar ROXX include six airbags, three-point seatbelts for all passengers, electronic stability control (ESC), and seatbelt reminders. Additionally, the top-spec gets Level 2 ADAS and a 360-degree surround view system with a Blind View Monitor.

Mahindra XUV400 EV

Last but not least, the Mahindra XUV400 EV makes it to the list. This SUV has scored 30.38 points out of 32 in Adult Occupant Protection. As for Child Occupant Safety, the SUV scored 43 points out of 49.

Safety features of the XUV400 EV include six airbags, ISOFIX child seat anchors, all four disc brakes, ABS with EBD, and Electronic Stability Control (ESC). Pricing-wise, it starts at Rs 15.49 lakh and goes up to Rs 17.69 lakh.