Is Tata Sierra The Highest Benchmark Of Safety In India? 5 SUVs That Claim Otherwise

Tata Sierra is among the recently launched mid-size SUVs in the Indian market. Backed by its legendary name and modern appeal, the SUV gained quick popularity among consumers in India. To aid the upward trend, the brand marketed its safety by crashing two units of the SUV into each other. Furthermore, Sierra became one of the safest SUVs in the Indian market by scoring a five-star safety rating in BNCAP tests. This gave fans a chance to call it a benchmark of safety. However, the domestic market has models that are safer than the Sierra; here are a few options from the ICE and EV world.

Tata Sierra: Safety Ratings

The Tata Sierra, with a five-star safety rating, scored 31.14 points out of 32 for adult occupant protection (AOP) and 44.73 points out of 49 for child occupant protection. This is a total of 75.87 points out of a total of 81 points for the SUV.

Mahindra XEV 9e

The Mahindra XEV 9e is the safest SUV in India. It has achieved a five-star safety rating, receiving a perfect 32 points out of 32 for adult occupant protection (AOP) and 45 points out of 49 for child occupant protection. Overall, this results in a total of 77 points out of a maximum of 81 for the SUV.

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Tata Harrier EV

The Tata Harrier EV boasts a score similar to the XEV 9e. Coming from the family of Sierra, the electric SUV has earned a five-star safety rating, obtaining 32 points out of 32 for adult occupant protection (AOP) and 45 points out of 49 for child occupant protection. In total, this leads to a score of 77 points out of a maximum of 81 for the SUV.

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Mahindra BE6

Another Mahindra SUV on the list is the BE6 with a five-star safety rating, achieved by scoring 31.97 points out of a possible 32 for adult occupant protection (AOP) and 45 points out of 49 for child occupant protection. This results in an overall score of 76.97 points out of a maximum of 81 for the SUV.

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Kia Seltos

The Kia Seltos is the safest ICE SUV in the Indian market as per the BNCAP rating. It received a five-star safety rating, attaining 31.70 points out of 32 for adult occupant protection (AOP) and 45 points out of 49 for child occupant protection. This culminates in a total score of 76.70 points out of a possible 81 for the SUV.

Mahindra Thar Roxx

Mahindra Thar Roxx has achieved a five-star safety score, earning 31.09 points out of 32 for adult occupant safety (AOP) and 45 points out of 49 for child occupant safety. This results in an overall score of 76.09 points out of a maximum of 81 for the SUV.