Over the years, the focus from design and features has moved away, and the key aspect of buying a car now revolves around how safe it is. In a country like India, where accidents are an everyday part and parcel, every car purchase has been dependent on the safety a car provides. So, if you are planning to buy a car, here’s a list of 5 of the safest cars you can buy under Rs 20 lakh!
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1. Kia Seltos – Safest SUVs Under Rs 20 Lakh!
While Tata and Mahindra have usually been the flag bearers for offering the safest cars in India, Kia came in with the new Seltos and stole the show completely. The new-gen Seltos received a 5-star safety rating. It achieved the 5-star safety rating with an adult occupant protection rating of 31.70 out of 32 points and a child occupant protection rating of 45 out of 49 points. With these scores, the Seltos is the safest SUV you can buy in this segment. The Kia Seltos gets safety features like Level 2 ADAS, 6-airbags, a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), a 360-degree camera, ABS, all-wheel disc brakes and much more. Priced between Rs 13.06 lakh and Rs 24.43 lakh (on-road, Mumbai), this is the safest car you can buy under Rs 20 lakh!
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2. Tata Sierra
Tata has usually been the top choice for those who seek a safe car, and one of its latest offerings, the Sierra, is right up there when it comes to safety. The Sierra was tested for safety at BNCAP and received a 5-star safety rating with an adult occupant protection score of 31.14 out of 32 and a child occupant protection score 44.73 out of 49. The safety rating is courtesy of features like a level 2 ADAS suite, 6-airbags, a 360-degree camera, ABS, an electronic parking brake with auto hold, and much more. With a price tag ranging from Rs 13.58 lakh to Rs 25.36 lakh, the Sierra is a great choice in terms of safety.
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3. Maruti E Vitara – Safest SUVs Under Rs 20 Lakh!
Maruti has been popular for its reliable and affordable cars, and safety was not really their forte. However, things changed as the demand for safer cars came into the picture, and Maruti did a great job catching up with this. Maruti’s first-ever EV, the e Vitara has bagged a 5-star safety rating in BNCAP, with an adult occupant protection score of 31.49 out of 32 and a child occupant protection score of 43 out of 49. The safety rating is courtesy of features like level 2 ADAS, a 360-degree camera, ABS, EBD, 7-airbags, traction control, EPB and the list goes on. The e Vitara carries a price tag ranging from Rs 16.99 lakh to Rs 21.20 lakh (on-road, Mumbai), and the BaaS scheme brings down the upfront cost even more.
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4. Maruti Victoris
The Victoris was Maruti’s great step towards offering safe and robust cars in India, while still staying true to its USPs of affordability, reliability and fuel efficiency. At BNCAP, the Maruti Victoris achieved a 5-star safety rating, and is the second safest car on this list. This SUV received an adult occupant protection score of 31.66 out of 32, and a child occupant protection score of 43 out of 49. It gets safety features like level 2 ADAS, a 360-degree camera, 6-airbags, electronic parking brake, ABS, EBD and much more. The Maruti Victoris carries a price tag ranging from Rs 12.51 lakh to Rs 23.66 lakh (on-road, Mumbai), and it is a great value-for-money proposition backed by safety.
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5. Mahindra Thar Roxx – Safest SUVs Under Rs 20 Lakh!
We can’t really end a list of safest cars without a Mahindra SUV, and here it is, the Thar Roxx. With an adult occupant protection score of 31.09 out of 32 and a child occupant protection score of 45 out of 49, the Thar Roxx achieved a 5-star safety rating in the BNCAP. The SUV gets safety features like level 2 ADAS, a 360-degree camera, 6 airbags, ESC, ABS, EBD and the list goes on! Priced between Rs 15.04 lakh and Rs 28.12 lakh (on-road, Mumbai), the Thar Roxx is a safe choice, especially for someone seeking an adventurous lifestyle SUV!
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