Tata Motors wins Global NCAP Safer Choice Award for Safari and Harrier

Today, Global NCAP gave Tata Motors the Safer Choice Award for the Tata Safari and Harrier. This award is given to car manufacturers who commit to the highest safety standards for cars sold in India.

Last year, the Tata Safari and Harrier received a five-star rating from Global NCAP for adult and child occupant protection. They achieved the highest score in Global NCAP’s #SaferCarsForIndia campaign.

Tata Motors has since submitted the Safari and Harrier for additional Safer Choice tests. Both models met the required standards for features like Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), speed assistance, and Blind Spot Detection (BSD) systems.

Global NCAP introduced the Safer Choice Award in 2018 and updated its guidelines in August 2024. For a car model to qualify for the award, it must meet all of the following requirements:

1. Achieve a five-star rating for adult occupant protection.
2. Achieve at least four stars for child occupant protection.
3. Offer Electronic Stability Control (ESC) as standard.
4. Pass additional safety features tests like Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) and Blind Spot Detection (BSD).
5. Ensure the model meets volume production requirements for the market.

David Ward, President of the Towards Zero Foundation said, “Tata Motors’ continuing commitment to vehicle safety is very welcome and we are pleased to present the first of our new Safer Choice Awards to them for the Safari and Harrier.

“Encouraging automakers to achieve ever higher levels of protection, for occupants as well as more vulnerable road users, is at the heart of Global NCAP’s safety mission. We are grateful for the ongoing support and leadership Tata Motors has demonstrated on their road safety journey.”

Mohan Savarkar, Vice President and Chief Product Officer, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited said, “We are proud to have received the Global NCAP Safer Choice Award for our flagship SUVs, the Tata Safari and Tata Harrier. We have continued to be the pioneers in driving the safety conversation – ensuring that our commitment is reflected in every vehicle we manufacture, regardless of price point. With this mission at the forefront, not only is our entire portfolio the highest star rated in their respective segment, but we have gone a step further by having the only SUV line-up in India which is completely 5-star rated, setting a benchmark for the passenger vehicles industry to follow. With this approach, we have ensured that safety now ranks as the top priority for the Indian car buyer.

‘’This recognition today, underscores our unwavering commitment to safety and innovation, ensuring that our customers experience not only comfort and performance but also the highest standards of safety. We are thankful to the entire Global NCAP team for supporting us in full strength as we continue to make safer cars for India.’’

Note to Editors

(*) The Safer Choice Award is valid for Safari and Harrier models as from VIN MAT631752RWH30574 (production date: 18/8/2024).

(**) The Safer Choice Award Protocol, relevant to emerging markets, is available on the Global NCAP website: https://www.globalncap.org/resources

Global NCAP is a key initiative of the Towards Zero Foundation, a UK-based charity that works globally to promote road safety. It supports the new UN Decade of Action for Road Safety, which aims to reduce road deaths and serious injuries by 50% by 2030.

Global NCAP launched the #SaferCarsForIndia campaign in 2014 to promote safer vehicles in India. From 2014 to 2024, Global NCAP conducted over 60 safety assessments, which have played a key role in improving the safety standards of Indian cars.