Tata Motors bags Global NCAP's 'Safer Choice Award' for Safari, Harrier

The safety watchdog claims that this accolade is only given to automakers committing to the highest levels of safety performance for cars sold in India.

Last year, the Tata Safari and Harrier received a 5-star safety rating from Global NCAP under the Safer Cars For India initiative.

The SUVs achieved both adult and child occupant protection achieving the highest score in both categories.

Global NCAP first introduced the Safer Choice Award in 2018, and the protocols for the award were last updated in August 2024.

To qualify for the award, in addition to adult and child occupant protection, Tata Motors submitted the Safari and Harrier for a range of additional tests.

The models had to meet performance and volume requirements for Autonomous Emergency Breaking (AEB), speed assistance and Blind Spot Detection (BSD) systems.

“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,” said David Ward, President of the Towards Zero Foundation.

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, he noted.

“We are grateful for the ongoing support and leadership Tata Motors has demonstrated on their road safety journey,” Ward said.

Mohan Savarkar, Vice President and Chief Product Officer, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, said, "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.”

He said this recognition underscores Tata Motors’ unwavering commitment to safety and innovation, ensuring customers experience not only comfort and performance but also the highest standards of safety.