Introduced by the federal government final yr, the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP) has taken over from the Global NCAP for conducting crash checks and awarding a rating to cars bought within the nation to assist consumers make an knowledgeable buy choice. Since its inception on October 1, 2023, BNCAP has examined 4 autos, primarily SUVs. Below are the outcomes of those checks, detailing how every SUV carried out in crash simulations.

1. Tata Nexon EV

The Tata Nexon EV, not too long ago crash examined by Bharat NCAP, achieved a 5-star ranking for each grownup and little one safety, scoring 29.86/32 and 44.95/49 factors respectively.Priced between Rs 14.49 lakh and Rs 19.49 lakh, it competes immediately with the Mahindra XUV400 and gives an ARAI-certified vary of as much as 465km.

2. Tata Punch EV

The Punch EV, examined alongside its sibling Nexon EV, additionally achieved an an identical 5-star ranking for each grownup and little one occupancy. It scored 31.46 out of 32 factors for grownup occupant safety and 45 out of 49 factors for little one occupant safety. The Punch EV is priced between Rs 10.99 lakh and Rs 15.49 lakh.

3. Tata Harrier

Crash examined in December final yr, the Harrier too acquired a 5-star security ranking from Bharat NCAP for each grownup and little one occupancy. It achieved an AOP rating of 30.08 out of 32 and a COP rating of 44.54 out of 49. It is priced between Rs 15.49 lakh and Rs 26.44 lakh.

4. Tata Safari

Similarly, the Safari too underwent crash testing in December final yr and in addition secured a 5-star security ranking from Bharat NCAP for each grownup and little one occupancy. It matched the Harrier with an AOP rating of 30.08 out of 32 and a COP rating of 44.54 out of 49. The Safari is priced between Rs 16.19 lakh and Rs 27.34 lakh.

All costs, ex-showroom India

Also see: 

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Every new car, SUV examined by Global NCAP in 2024 in India

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