Top 5 Safest ICE Cars in India (Bharat NCAP)
| No | OEM | No of Cars Tested – Bharat NCAP | Cars Getting 5 Star Adult Safety | Cars Getting 5 Star Child Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tata Motors | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 2 | Mahindra | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 3 | Maruti Suzuki | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 | Skoda | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 5 | Kia | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 6 | Toyota | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Hyundai | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Citroen | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Bharat NCAP Car Safety Ratings
| No | Car Name | Adult Safety Rating | Adult Points (32) | Child Safety Rating | Child Points (49) | Total (81) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tata Harrier EV | 5 ★★★★★ | 32.00 | 5 ★★★★★ | 45.00 | 77.00 |
| 2 | Mahindra XEV 9e | 5 ★★★★★ | 32.00 | 5 ★★★★★ | 45.00 | 77.00 |
| 3 | Mahindra BE 6 | 5 ★★★★★ | 31.97 | 5 ★★★★★ | 45.00 | 76.97 |
| 4 | Tata Punch EV | 5 ★★★★★ | 31.46 | 5 ★★★★★ | 45.00 | 76.46 |
| 5 | Mahindra Thar ROXX | 5 ★★★★★ | 31.09 | 5 ★★★★★ | 45.00 | 76.09 |
| 6 | Skoda Kylag | 5 ★★★★★ | 30.88 | 5 ★★★★★ | 45.00 | 75.88 |
| 7 | Hyundai Tucson | 5 ★★★★★ | 30.84 | 5 ★★★★★ | 41.00 | 71.84 |
| 8 | Tata Curvv EV | 5 ★★★★★ | 30.81 | 5 ★★★★★ | 44.83 | 75.64 |
| 9 | Toyota Innova Hycross | 5 ★★★★★ | 30.47 | 5 ★★★★★ | 45.00 | 75.47 |
| 10 | Mahindra XUV400 | 5 ★★★★★ | 30.38 | 5 ★★★★★ | 43.00 | 73.38 |
| 11 | Kia Syros | 5 ★★★★★ | 30.21 | 5 ★★★★★ | 44.42 | 74.63 |
| 12 | Tata Harrier | 5 ★★★★★ | 30.08 | 5 ★★★★★ | 44.54 | 74.62 |
| 13 | Tata Safari | 5 ★★★★★ | 30.08 | 5 ★★★★★ | 44.54 | 74.62 |
| 14 | Tata Nexon EV | 5 ★★★★★ | 29.86 | 5 ★★★★★ | 44.95 | 74.81 |
| 15 | Tata Curvv | 5 ★★★★★ | 29.50 | 5 ★★★★★ | 43.66 | 73.16 |
| 16 | Maruti Dzire | 5 ★★★★★ | 29.46 | 5 ★★★★★ | 41.57 | 71.03 |
| 17 | Tata Nexon | 5 ★★★★★ | 29.41 | 5 ★★★★★ | 43.83 | 73.24 |
| 18 | Mahindra XUV3XO | 5 ★★★★★ | 29.36 | 5 ★★★★★ | 43.00 | 72.36 |
| 19 | Maruti Baleno 6AB | 4 ★★★★☆ | 26.52 | 3 ★★★☆☆ | 34.81 | 61.33 |
| 20 | Citroen Basalt | 4 ★★★★☆ | 26.19 | 4 ★★★★☆ | 35.90 | 62.09 |
| 21 | Maruti Baleno 2AB | 4 ★★★★☆ | 24.04 | 3 ★★★☆☆ | 34.81 | 58.85 |
India achieved a 26.84% reduction in nationwide Particulate Matter (PM) levels from 2019 to 2024, with National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) cities showing a 24.45% improvement due to targeted interventions.
The 2025 Tata Harrier, including the Harrier EV, has received a 5-star safety rating from Bharat NCAP (BNCAP). This rating applies to both adult and child occupant protection. Specifically, the Harrier EV scored 32 out of 32 in adult occupant protection and 45 out of 49 in child occupant protection.