“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.” David Ward, President of the Towards Zero Foundation
“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 reflects in every vehicle we manufacture, regardless of price point.” Mohan Savarkar, Vice President and Chief Product Officer, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited
Global NCAP has presented Tata Motors with their Safer Choice Award for the Tata Safari and Harrier – an accolade only available to automakers committing to the highest levels of safety performance for cars sold in India.
Last year the Tata Safari and Harrier achieved a five star Global NCAP rating for adult and child occupant protection with the highest score in Global NCAP’s #SaferCarsForIndia campaign. Tata Motors has since submitted the Safari and Harrier for further Safer Choice conformity tests, with the models meeting performance and volume requirements for Autonomous Emergency Breaking (AEB), speed assistance and Blind Spot Detection (BSD) systems (*).
Global NCAP launched the Safer Choice Award in 2018 and updated its protocols in August 2024 (**). To qualify for the award a car model must meet all of the following requirements:
Five star Global NCAP rating for adult occupant protection.
Five star Global NCAP rating for child occupant protection.
Provide a speed assistance system and achieve a full score in Global NCAP’s test criteria.
Provide AEB (car to car and vulnerable road user) and meet UN regulatory performance requirements.
Provide BSD as a stand-alone option and meet Global NCAP’s performance requirements.
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 reflects 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.”
(*) 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 major programme of the Towards Zero Foundation, a UK based charity working internationally in support of the new UN Decade of Action for Road Safety, with a goal of halving road deaths and serious injuries by 2030.
The #SaferCarsForIndia campaign was launched by Global NCAP in 2014 with the objective of promoting safer vehicles in the country. Between 2014 and 2024 Global NCAP has completed more than 60 safety assessments which have acted as an important catalyst in the safety improvement of Indian cars.
A timeline highlighting the campaign’s progress is available on the Towards Zero Foundation website: https://www.towardszerofoundation.org/safercarsforindia-timeline
