Hyundai Venue to Kia Seltos: Top 5 safest cars in India with 5-star Bharat NCAP rating 2026

Bharat NCAP Rating: When it comes to buying a car, safety has become one of the top priorities for buyers across the world, especially in India, where road accidents are common. Choosing a vehicle with a high safety rating provides peace of mind and confidence on the road. Keeping this in mind, we have compiled a list of cars that can be considered the safest to buy in India. From Hyundai Venue to Kia Seltos - these are the 5 safest cars in India with 5-star safety ratings, according to Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP):

Hyundai Venue

Under the BNCAP, the all-new Hyundai Venue and Venue N Line achieved a 5‑Star safety rating. Both demonstrated strong performance in Adult and Child Occupant Protection with the best-in-segment AOP score of 31.147.

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Adult Occupant Protection (AOP): 31.15/32.00
Child Occupant Protection (COP): 44.46/49.00

Kia Seltos

Kia Seltos has also achieved a 5-star safety rating under the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (BNCAP). Following the success of the Kia Syros, the All-New Seltos becomes the second Kia model to achieve a 5-star BNCAP rating. In Adult Occupant Protection, the car has achieved the highest score among all ICE vehicles tested under BNCAP, along with a strong Child Occupant Protection score.

Adult Occupant Protection (AOP): 31.70/32.00
Child Occupant Protection (COP): 45.00/49.00

Tata Sierra

The new version of the Tata Sierra secured a 5-star rating in both adult and child occupant protection. It scored 31.14 points out of 32 for adult occupant protection, while 44.73 points out of 49 for child occupant protection.

Adult Occupant Protection (AOP): 31.14/32.00
Child Occupant Protection (COP): 44.73/49.00

Tata Motors launched the new version of the Tata Sierra in November last year at a starting price of Rs 11.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The SUV, first introduced in 1991, features elements like India’s thinnest headlamp setup, and the company claims that it is the largest sunroof in the industry, measuring 1525 mm. The SUV comes with three engine choices - 1.5-litre petrol, 1.5-litre diesel and 1.5-litre hybrid.

VinFast – VF6

The VinFast VF6 also received a 5-star rating from Bharat NCAP. It is powered by a 59.6-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery. The Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer, which entered the Indian market last year, has launched two cars in the country so far - VF6 and VF7.

Adult Occupant Protection (AOP): 27.13/32.00
Child Occupant Protection (COP): 44.41/49.00

Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara

The e-Vitara also received a 5-star rating with 31.49 points scored out of 32 for adult occupant protection, while 44 points out of 49 for child occupant protection

Adult Occupant Protection (AOP): 31.49/32
Child Occupant Protection (COP): 43.00/49.00

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