Top Safest Cars Under Rs 10 Lakh On Sale - From Dzire To Kylaq

The keyword "Top safest cars under Rs 10 lakh" is getting a lot of traffic on Google Trends as Indian customers' priorities have changed over the years. From asking about a vehicle's mileage to asking how it scores in crash tests, we have all evolved. Now, it's quite easy to list safest cars under Rs 10 lakh, as Tata is dominating this segment with three to four cars offering outstanding safety ratings. However, there are a few surprises that many people are unaware of. Let's take a closer look at them, and in the meantime, make sure to join the 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel to never miss out on automotive updates.

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Tata Tiago / Tigor - 4 Stars

Tata Tiago and its extended version Tigor both scored 4 stars for adult protection and 3 stars for child saftey in the Global NCAP saftey test. Tiago starts at Rs 4.99 lakh and goes up to Rs 8.74 lakh ex-showroom. Talking about the Tigor it cost Rs 1 lakh more for the base variant than Tiago, and its top trim with CNG automatic costs Rs 9.39 lakh. These vehicle include all the essential features and their ride quality is also quite impressive.

Apart from the saftey factor, Tiago and Tigor are the only vehicles on sale which provide an automatic transmission with a CNG powertrain.

Maruti Baleno - 4 Stars

After the introduction of six airbags as standard across the lineup, even the Maruti Suzuki Baleno managed to score 4 stars at Bharat NCAP - earning 4 stars in Adult Occupant Protection and 3 stars in Child Occupant Protection. While it may not be on par with some of the other cars on this list, the addition of six airbags and other safety features has certainly improved its safety quotient. Moreover, this also suggests that the Fronx would likely receive the same rating, as both vehicles share the same platform.

Nissan Magnite - 5 Stars

The facelifted Nissan Magnite has truly breathed new life into the model in our automotive market, adding more style, features, and powertrain options. In July 2025, the Magnite also earned a 5-star safety rating in the latest Global NCAP tests - a significant improvement over its pre-facelift version. With safety now among its highlights, there are plenty of reasons to recommend this car. Moreover, it's also offered with a retro-fitted CNG kit, backed by Nissan's warranty, available exclusively with its 1.0L NA engine.

Tata Altroz - 5 Stars

The only premium hatchback in the market with a perfect 5-star safety rating, from Bharat NCAP, is the Altroz. It received a perfect 5 stars for adult safety and 5 stars for child safety. Even its pre-facelift version achieved the same safety rating at both Bharat NCAP and Global NCAP, but in the child safety test, it received 4 stars. Also, Altroz with the facelift has become more premium than ever, and everyone from automotive experts to common people has showered love on it.

Tata Punch - 5 Stars

The Tata Punch, another vehicle in Tata's lineup that has achieved massive success in a short time, continues to sell in large numbers every month and is giving tough competition to all the compact SUVs in the market. It also scored 5 stars for adult safety and 4 stars for child protection in the G NCAP. The Punch starts at Rs 6.13 lakh, with the top trim priced at Rs 10.19 lakh ex-showroom. Additionally, the Punch.ev also scored a perfect 5 stars in both G NCAP and Bharat NCAP.

Maruti Dzire - 5 Stars

The best-selling car in India for decades, which surprised the country with its perfect 5-star safety rating from both Global NCAP and Bharat NCAP, is the Maruti Dzire 4th generation. Launched in early 2025, the Dzire became Maruti Suzuki's first car to receive certification as a safe vehicle from global testing agencies. This achievement gave a significant confidence boost to customers who had long doubted the brand's safety standards.

Adding to its appeal, features like six airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, ISOFIX child-seat anchors, and rear defoggers come standard on this car.

Tata Nexon - 5 Stars

One of India's favorite SUVs, the Nexon, is not only known for its safety but also for its outstanding ride quality. The Nexon started the wave of safe cars in India and was the first Tata car to score 5 stars in the G NCAP. Even the current model holds a perfect 5 stars for adult protection and 5 stars for child safety.

However, under Rs 10 lakh, customers will only find the base variants, as this vehicle starts at Rs 8 lakh, with the diesel base variant starting at Rs 10 lakh. Additionally, there is a 1.2L Revotron petrol engine and a 1.5L diesel engine. Plus, three transmission options are available: manual, DCT, and automatic.

Skoda Kylaq

Skodas entry-level car is built on the proven MQB-A0-IN platform, renowned for its safety, so a 5-star rating was expected from this sub-4-metre vehicle - and it delivered exactly that in the Bharat NCAP crash tests. When its scores were compared with rivals, it became clear that the Kylq is the safest car in its segment, achieving 30.88/32 in Adult Occupant Protection and 45/49 in Child Occupant Protection.

Another USP of this car is its engine - a 1.0L TSI producing 115 PS and 178 Nm of torque - offering the best performance in its segment and sure to satisfy your athletic driving goals.

Mahindra XUV 3X0

The XUV 3X0 is one of those rare Mahindra cars that feature front-wheel drive, a monocoque chassis, and a radical design language that breaks away from conventional styling. It has scored 5 stars in Bharat NCAP, achieving 29.36 out of 32 in Adult Occupant Safety and 43 out of 49 in Child Occupant Safety. While protection for the driver and passenger was rated "good" in the side-impact tests, the drivers chest received an "adequate" rating, with "marginal" protection for the legs in the frontal offset deformable barrier test.

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