Two flagship sports utility vehicles (SUVs) of Tata Motors, the new Safari and Harrier, received 5-star safety rating from the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat-NCAP), making the the automaker the first in the country to receive the rating.
Bharat-NCAP is India’s very own independent safety performance evaluation protocol.
Prominent safety features in the new Safari and Harrier include seven airbags with six as standard across personas; electronic stability control as standard; three-point seatbelts in all rows; seat belt reminder for all passengers; seatbelts with retractor, pretensioner, load limiter (RPLL) and anchor pretensioner; and reinforced cabin structure enhanced to provide symmetric crash performance and side pole impact.
"Congratulations to Tata Motors for the historic achievement! Presenting the first-ever Bharat - NCAP 5-star rating certification to the new Safari and Harrier is a momentous stride in enhancing consumer safety," Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said in a tweet.
BNCAP stands as India's independent advocate for vehicle safety, setting benchmarks to global standards, the minister said.
Calling the achievement of Tata Motors "commendable" Gadkari said this feat "resonates with the commitment to excellence and the well-being of the Indian consumer."
Shailesh Chandra, MD, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd, said this 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, he said.
