Tata Motors has received the first-ever Bharat-NCAP 5-star rating for its flagship SUV, the new Safari, and the premium SUV, the Harrier. The SUVs feature seven airbags, six of which are standard across personas, electronic stability control, 3-point seatbelts in all rows, seat belt reminders for all passengers, isofix tethers, seatbelts with Retractor, Pretensioner, Load Limiter (RPLL), and anchor pretensioner, and reinforced cabin structures for symmetric crash performance and side pole impact.
The Bharat-NCAP is India’s independent safety performance evaluation protocol, benchmarked to the best-in-class global standards. The Hon’ble Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, congratulated Tata Motors on awarding the highest achievable 5-star rating and for continuing to enrich their legacy of introducing the safest vehicles on Indian roads.
Mr. Shailesh Chandra, MD of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd., acknowledged the collaborative efforts of the government, regulatory bodies, and the automotive industry in this pursuit. Tata Motors remains committed to improving vehicle safety holistically and is honored to win this maiden Bharat-NCAP certification with an exemplary 5-star rating for two of its vehicles.
