Top 5 Safest Budget Cars: Customers buying cars in India now not only pay attention to the look and features of the vehicle but are also placing a lot of emphasis on its safety. This is the reason why many car manufacturers are now launching their vehicles in the market by strengthening them keeping in mind the safety standards.
In recent years, many cars have achieved a 5-star safety rating in the Global NCAP (GNCAP) crash test, which makes them one of the safest cars on the road. The special thing is that many of these cars come in a budget of Rs 10 lakh, which allows the common customers to buy safe cars. Let us know about some affordable cars with 5-star safety rating in 2025.
2025 Maruti Suzuki Dzire
Maruti Suzuki’s new Dzire is the first sedan of the company to achieve a 5-star safety rating in the GNCAP crash test. This car gets a 1.2-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine, which generates 82 PS of power and 112 Nm of torque. Its CNG variant is also available, which gives a mileage of 33 km/kg. This car is a great option in the budget of Rs 7 lakh.
Tata Punch
The Tata Punch is one of the safest budget SUVs in India. In the GNCAP crash test in 2021, this car got a 5-star safety rating. It has a 1.2-litre petrol engine, which generates 88 PS of power and 115 Nm of torque. The Punch can be purchased with a 5-speed manual and automatic transmission. It is available for less than Rs 7 lakh.
Tata Altroz
If you are looking for a safe and affordable hatchback, then the Tata Altroz is a great option. This car comes in 1.2-litre naturally aspirated, 1.2-litre turbo petrol, and 1.5-litre diesel engine options. For safety, it has features like 6 airbags, a 360-degree camera, rear parking sensor. Its price is between Rs 7-8 lakh.
Mahindra XUV300
The Mahindra XUV300 is counted among the safest compact SUVs in India. It has a 1.5-liter diesel engine, which generates 115 bhp of power and 300 Nm of torque. In terms of safety, 7 airbags are available in the top variants of this car. To buy it, you should have a budget of Rs 8.5-10 lakh.
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios
This is one of the cheapest cars in the Indian market to come with 6 airbags. It gets a 1.2-liter Kappa petrol engine, which generates 83 PS of power and 113.8 Nm of torque. Its starting price is Rs 5.92 lakh.