GNCAP awards Tata Safari & Harrier with the Safer Choice Award

Tata Safari and Harrier have received the Safer Choice award from Global NCAP. This accolade is given to automakers committed to the highest levels of safety performance. The Safari and Harrier were crash-tested by the GNCAP in October 2023 and received a 5-star rating. The two SUVs are decked with impressive standard safety features.

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Tata Safari & Harrier: Safest SUVs around

To qualify for the Safer Choice Award, a car needs to meet the following requirements.

• Five star Global NCAP rating for adult occupant protection.
• Five star Global NCAP rating for child occupant protection.
• Provide a speed assistance system and achieve a full score in Global NCAP’s test criteria.
• Provide AEB (car to car and vulnerable road user) and meet UN regulatory performance requirements.
• Provide BSD as a stand-alone option and meet Global NCAP’s performance requirements.

Tata submitted the Safari and Harrier SUVs for further Safer Choice conformity tests soon after receiving the 5-star rating from GNCAP.

David Ward, President of the Towards Zero Foundation said, “Tata Motors’ continuing commitment to vehicle safety is very welcome and we are pleased to present the first of our new Safer Choice Awards to them for the Safari and Harrier.

Encouraging automakers to achieve ever higher levels of protection, for occupants as well as more vulnerable road users, is at the heart of Global NCAP’s safety mission. We are grateful for the ongoing support and leadership Tata Motors has demonstrated on their road safety journey.”

Mohan Savarkar, Vice President and Chief Product Officer, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited said, “We are proud to have received the Global NCAP Safer Choice Award for our flagship SUVs, the Tata Safari and Tata Harrier. We have continued to be the pioneers in driving the safety conversation – ensuring that our commitment reflects in every vehicle we manufacture, regardless of price point. With this mission at the forefront, not only is our entire portfolio the highest star rated in their respective segment, but we have gone a step further by having the only SUV line-up in India which is completely 5-star rated, setting a benchmark for the passenger vehicles industry to follow. With this approach, we have ensured that safety now ranks as the top priority for the Indian car buyer.

This recognition today, underscores our unwavering commitment to safety and innovation, ensuring that our customers experience not only comfort and performance, but also the highest standards of safety. We are thankful to the entire Global NCAP team for supporting us in full strength as we continue to make safer cars for India.’’

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Conclusion

Prices for Tata Safari start at Rs 15.49 lakh and go up to Rs 27.34 lakh. Meanwhile, the Harrier is priced between Rs 15.49 lakh – Rs 26.44 lakh. The two SUVs rival MG Hector Plus, Mahindra Scorpio N, Mahindra XUV700, Jeep Compass, Hyundai Creta, and Hyundai Alcazar.