Tata Harrier & Safari (2023) Score 5-Star Global NCAP


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Tata Safari, Harrier SUVs score 5 stars in Global NCAP crash test

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For a long time now, the flagship vehicles – Harrier and Safari remained untested by the safety rating agencies. Now Global NCAP has announced that the new Harrier and Safari have scored a perfect five-star rating. The Harrier and Safari became the latest five-star rated vehicles from Tata after the likes of Altroz, Nexon and the Punch. Other Tata vehicles like the Tiago and the Tigor have four-star safety ratings.


The new Tata Harrier and Safari models were tested in accordance with the new Global NCAP protocol, which is more stringent. The rival Mahindra XUV700, in comparison, was tested under the older protocol.

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The new Tata Harrier and Safari have achieved an impressive 5-star rating, scoring 33.05 out of 34 points for adult occupant protection. During the tests, both vehicles demonstrated excellent protection for the head and neck of both the driver and passenger. The evaluations also found that the chest protection for both the driver and passenger was adequate.

In the side impact test with a deformable barrier, the Harrier and Safari facelifts displayed outstanding protection for the head, chest, abdomen, and pelvis, as reported by the global vehicle safety watchdog. It’s worth noting that curtain airbags are standard in these SUVs, meeting fitment requirements and offering excellent protection for the head and pelvis, marginal protection for the chest, and adequate protection for the abdomen in side pole impact tests.

The robust bodyshell of both SUVs was deemed “stable” and capable of withstanding further loadings, underlining their structural integrity and safety performance.

Impressively, the Harrier and Safari facelifts achieved a perfect 5-star rating in child occupant protection tests, accumulating 45 out of 49 points. This remarkable performance includes a flawless 12 out of 12 for the CRS (child restraint system) installation and a maximum dynamic score of 24.

In these tests, Global NCAP used child dummies representing an 18-month-old and a 3-year-old, both securely seated in rearward-facing positions. The child restraint system employed i-size anchorages and a support leg, ensuring that the dummies were effectively shielded from head exposure in frontal crash scenarios. Furthermore, in side impact collisions, the CRS provided complete protection. It’s worth noting that the SUVs come equipped with ISOFIX mounting points in the outer rear seats of the second row, enhancing child safety.

Interestingly, the Tata Harrier has been on sale in the Indian market since 2019 and the Safari since 2021. Even though there have been a lot of voices asking for the Global NCAP ratings, Tata only sent the new updated vehicles to the test. The bodyshell of the new Harrier and the Safari remain identical to the older model.

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Global NCAP today presented Tata Motors with their Safer Choice Award for the Tata Safari and Harrier.

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Press Quote:
“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.’’
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