David Ward, Chairman of the Towards Zero Foundation, said: “Tata Motors’ continued commitment to vehicle safety is very welcome and we are pleased to present the first of our new Safer Choice Awards for the Safari and Harrier.”
Launched by Global NCAP in 2014, the campaign aims to promote safer vehicles in India. Over the past decade, Global NCAP has completed over 60 safety assessments, contributing significantly to safety improvements in Indian cars. The award is valid for Safari and Harrier models produced on or after 18 August 2024.
(Source: www.globalncap.org/resources)
Mohan Savarkar, Vice President and Chief Product Officer, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, said, “We are proud to have received the Global NCAP Safer Choice Award for our flagship SUVs, the Tata Safari and Tata Harrier.”
To be eligible for the Safer Choice award, vehicles must meet specific safety criteria, including autonomous emergency braking (AEB), speed assist and blind spot detection (BSD) systems. Tata Motors subjected the Safari and Harrier to additional testing, with both models meeting the necessary performance and volume requirements.
According to Global NCAP, the Safer Choice Award, launched in 2018 and with updated protocols in August 2024, sets a high standard for automotive safety. To qualify, a vehicle must achieve a five-star rating for adult and child occupant protection, offer a speed assist system, AEB and BSD, and meet regulatory performance standards.
Tata Safari (Source: www.globalncap.org/resources)
The Tata Safari and Tata Harrier received 33.05 points for adult occupant protection and 45 points for child occupant safety, which is the highest Global NCAP score for any Indian vehicle tested so far. The crash tests showed strong occupant protection in both frontal and side impacts.
The SUVs come with safety features like 7 airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), ISOFIX and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) including adaptive cruise control.
Tata Harrier (Source: www.globalncap.org/resources)
Both SUVs are powered by a 170 PS 2.0-litre diesel engine, available with either a 6-speed manual or automatic gearbox. The Harrier competes with the likes of the MG Hector and Mahindra XUV700, while the Safari rivals the likes of the Scorpio N and Hyundai Alcazar.
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