India’s best selling SUV – Tata Nexon – has received a full 5-star safety rating from Global NCAP, the foremost global car assessment programme. The recently launched new ICE Tata Nexon became the latest product from Tata to receive the highest safety rating, making the brand safest automaker in India, with most SUVs receiving a full 5 star rating, while other cars receiving 4 star rating.
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Tata Nexon got 32.22/34 points for adult occupant protection and 5-star rating 44.52/49 points for child occupant protection in the Global NCAP safety test. Tata Nexon is not only the best selling compact SUV in India, but also the best-selling overall four-wheeler in India, as per sales numbers from the recent months.
The Tata Nexon gets advanced safety features like Six airbags, Three-point seatbelts for all occupants, ISOFIX restraints, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Emergency (E-call) assistance, Breakdown (B-call) assistance, 360-degree surround view system among other features.
Tata Nexon was the first compact SUV from the Indian automaker and ever since its debut, it has earned the admiration of over 6 lakh families. Tata Nexon is sold in petrol, diesel, electric and CNG powertrains, with the Tata Nexon.ev being the best selling electric car of India.
Mohan Savarkar, Chief Product Officer at Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, said, “Safety is ingrained in our DNA, and we are proud to earn the prestigious 5-star rating from Global NCAP for the new Nexon as per the enhanced 2022 protocol. It was the first car in India to receive 5 star rating from GNCAP in 2018 and it upholds this legacy, showcasing our unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence. With this feat, all our new SUVs have now received the GNCAP 5-star rating certifications and have raised the bar for safer SUVs in India. We are dedicated to delivering vehicles that not only surpass expectations but also prioritize the safety of every passenger on the road.”
While Tata Motors is the third largest carmaker in India volume wise after Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai, Tata recently became the India’s most valued automaker in terms of market capitalisation. Tata replaced Maruti Suzuki Limited after seven years of Maruti Suzuki holding the top spot.
The combined market capitalization of Tata Motors and Tata Motors DVR was recorded at Rs 3.17 lakh crore, while Maruti Suzuki stood at Rs 3.13 lakh crore.