When it comes to the safety of a vehicle, it is judged on how safely it can deliver the passengers to their destination. Global NCAP and Bharat NCAP are there to check how capable a car is in doing this. All-round security vehicles are rated up to 5-star. But safety should be judged on how safe it is for children. Today's report highlights the five best child-safe cars.
Tata Nexon
Tata Cars is the first Indian car manufacturer to receive a 5-star rating from Global Encaps. The model is Tata Nexon. It passed the crash test for adult passengers with full marks. There is full protection for children. It has multiple airbags and ISOFIX child seat anchorages. Current price of Tata Nexon starts from Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
Volkswagen Virtus
Volkswagen Virtus is second in the list of the safest cars. It passed safety tests with full marks for both adult and child passengers. The sedan has six airbags. The car competes in the market with Honda City and Hyundai Verna. Volkswagen Virtus is priced at Tk 11.55 lakh (ex-showroom).
Skoda Slavia
The mid-size sedan Skoda Slavia has also established itself as a safe car. It is based on the platform of Volkswagen Virtus. It also has no shortage of safety for adults and children, according to crash tests. It has airbags, strong body structure and ISOFIX child seat mounts. Skoda Slavia is currently priced at Tk 11.63 lakh (ex-showroom).
Hyundai Verna
Hyundai Verna, one of Volkswagen Virtus' rivals, holds five-star ratings for both adult and child passengers. All safety features like six airbags are also available. Hyundai Verna costs Rs 11 lakh (ex-showroom) to buy.
Tata Punch
Tata Punch is one of the top five most protected cars in India. It is the cheapest among the above models. It holds a 5-star rating for adults and a 4-star rating for children. Tata Punch is available in ICE and EV versions. Current prices start from Tk 6.12 lakh (ex-showroom).
