Tata Motors has achieved yet another milestone regarding the safety standards of its range. The recently launched SUV duo, Harrier and Safari facelifts have achieved a full five-star in the India-specific BNCAP crash tests. Previously, both models became the highest-rated SUVs to be tested under the GNCAP safety tests. Now, under India’s new and independent safety performance evaluation protocol, the flagship Tata SUVs have been awarded five-star ratings making them the first vehicles to be tested by BNCAP authority.
Not only have these vehicles secured an impressive 5-star rating in the India-specific BNCAP crash tests, but they've also previously claimed the highest accolades in the GNCAP safety tests.
Achieving a Double Triumph: 5-Star Ratings in BNCAP and GNCAP Tests
Explore the exceptional safety journey of Tata Harrier and Safari as they achieve a rare feat – attaining full 5-star ratings in both the India-specific BNCAP and GNCAP safety tests.
Pioneering Safety Standards: First SUVs Tested Under BNCAP Protocol
Delve into the significance of Tata Harrier and Safari being the inaugural SUVs to undergo testing under India's new and independent safety performance evaluation protocol, BNCAP.
The Evolution of Tata SUVs: From GNCAP Triumph to BNCAP Milestone
Trace the safety journey of Tata Harrier and Safari, starting with their remarkable performance in GNCAP tests, where they emerged as the highest-rated SUVs.
Understanding BNCAP Crash Tests
From crash simulations to safety features assessment, explore the elements that contribute to a 5-star safety rating under BNCAP's scrutiny.
Key Features:
- Double Triumph: 5-Star Ratings in BNCAP and GNCAP Tests:
- In-depth exploration of Tata Harrier and Safari's exceptional achievement, securing full 5-star safety ratings in both India-specific BNCAP and GNCAP safety tests.
- Pioneering Safety Standards: First SUVs Tested Under BNCAP Protocol:
- Highlighting the pioneering role of Tata Harrier and Safari as the first SUVs to undergo testing under India's new and independent safety performance evaluation protocol, BNCAP.
- Evolution of Tata SUVs: From GNCAP Triumph to BNCAP Milestone:
- Tracing the safety journey of Tata Harrier and Safari, starting from their notable performance in GNCAP tests, where they emerged as the highest-rated SUVs.
- Examining the evolution of safety features and design enhancements that contributed to their success in both GNCAP and BNCAP evaluations.
- Understanding BNCAP Crash Tests:
- Exploring how Tata Harrier and Safari demonstrated resilience and safety excellence in simulated crash scenarios.
- Impact on Indian Roads: Elevating Safety Standards Nationwide:
- Reflecting on the broader impact of Tata Motors' safety triumph, considering how the 5-star ratings for Harrier and Safari are poised to influence safety standards across the Indian automotive landscape.
- Defining a New Chapter in Automotive Safety:
- Concluding the narrative by acknowledging the historic achievement of Tata Harrier and Safari in safety ratings.
The updated Harrier and Safari facelifts are based on the OMEGARC architecture derived from the Land Rover’s D8 platform. As for their safety suites, the SUV comes loaded with seven airbags, ESC, ABS with EBD, VSM, HAC, HSC, hill hold control, three-point seatbelts, ISOFIX mounts, seatbelt retractor and pretensioners, 360-degree surround camera, blind-spot monitor, and Level 2 ADAS tech. Speaking on the achievement, Shailesh Chandra, MD, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd., said, 'Bharat-NCAP is a significant step forward as it provides customers with a credible, objective score to evaluate the safety aspects of various vehicles. Informed customers taking optimal decisions will further foster the rising preference for safer vehicles in the country. At Tata Motors, safety is at the core of our DNA and we are honoured to win this maiden Bharat-NCAP certification with an exemplary five-star rating for two of our vehicles. We remain committed and will continue to work towards improving vehicle safety holistically.”