Tata Harrier, Safari awarded with Safer Choice award from GNCAP

These are the first Indian cars to receive this award since GNCAP's new testing protocol came into being in 2022.

Published On Sep 04, 2024 05:23:00 PM

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Global NCAP (GNCAP) has awarded the Tata Harrier and Safari SUVs with the Safer Choice awards, the highest accolade the crash testing organisation gives out to a vehicle, provided they meet a certain set of requirements.

The Harrier and Safari were crash tested by GNCAP in 2023 and both SUVs received a 5-star safety rating. Tata Motors, however, has since submitted the Safari and Harrier for further tests for compliance with Autonomous Emergency Breaking (AEB), speed assistance and blind-spot detection system requirements.

Harrier and Safari SUV receive Safer Choice award from GNCAP
Both SUVs have a 5-star rating for adult and child protection

GNCAP Safer Choice award requirements

As per GNCAP, the Safer Choice award is only given to vehicles that achieve the highest level of safety performance. So, apart from a 5-star safety rating for child and adult occupants, the vehicle also needs to be fitted with an AEB system (car to car as well as for vulnerable road users) and meet UN regulatory requirements.

It also needs to be fitted with a speed assistance system and achieve a full score in Global NCAP’s test criteria. Lastly, a blind spot detection system must be offered as a standalone option.

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.”

Tata Harrier, Safari crash test rating

In GNCAP’s crash test, the Harrier and Safari scored 33.05 out of 34 points for adult occupant protection and 45 points out of 49 in the child occupant protection, resulting in a 5-star rating for both. These were the highest scores achieved by any vehicle in a GNCAP crash test so far.

Global NCAP also noted that the body shell of both SUVs was ‘stable’ under impact, and was capable of withstanding further loadings.

Safety features on the Harrier and Safari include seven airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), a 360-degree camera with blind view monitoring, and ISOFIX child seat mounts. Top-spec variants also get an ADAS suite. Both SUVs have also been crash tested under the Bharat NCAP protocols, where again, they received an impressive 5-star rating.

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