As we head into 2024, Buyers need to beware – some of the most popular affordable cars in India unfortunately rank as the most unsafe rides on the road.
After rigorous crash testing and safety assessments, Maruti Suzuki WagonR, Swift, Datsun Redigo, Maruti Suzuki Ignis, and most popular Mahindra Scorpio Classic emerge as the unsafe cars of India 2024.
What makes these 5 popular models the unsafe cars of 2024? Missing airbags and ABS paired with weak seats, belts, and frames give pathetic crash protection. First-time and family buyers beware- falling short of the latest safety standards threatens lives of India’s hazardous roads.
List of Unsafe Cars of India 2024
- Maruti Suzuki WagonR
- Maruti Suzuki Swift
- Datsun Redi-Go
- Maruti Suzuki Ignis
- Mahindra Scorpio Classic
Maruti Suzuki WagonR
In 2023 we have seen Maruti Suzuki WagonR score 1 star in Global NCAP crash test. Latest generation WagonR misses out on ISOFIX child mounts, ESC and Side airbags.
WagonR scored 19.69 out of 34 for adult safety and with child safety it’s failed because Maruti Suzuki WagonR not equipped with ISOFIX child mounts.
Bharat NCAP crash test roll out in 2024.
Maruti Suzuki Swift
Maruti Suzuki Swift is a one of best-selling car in Indian market but always get criticism for safety. In 2022 we have seen Maruti Suzuki Swift crash test from Global NCAP.
- Swift scored 19.19 out of 34.00 for adult safety.
- Maruti Suzuki Swift scored 18.68 out of 49.00 Child safety.
If you have Swift, then you know it’s not gotten standard of safety. If you can avoid this car that going to be grateful for you and your family.
Datsun RediGo
Datsun is a Japanese automobile brand and acquired by Nissan and them sale this low-cost affordable car in Indian market with low safety ratings.
In 2023 we have seen Datsun RediGo crash test from Global NCAP.
- RediGo scored 8.36 out of 34.00 for adult safety.
- Datsun RediGo scored 15.63 out of 49.00 Child safety.
Maruti Suzuki Ignis
In 2022 we have seen crash test of Maruti Suzuki Ignis. It’s one of the best-selling cars from Maruti that provide Nexa experience.
Maruti Suzuki Ignis provide little safety but keep in mind that It’s not going to safely keep its passenger.
- Ignis scored 16.48 out of 34.00 for adult safety.
- Maruti Suzuki Ignis scored 3.68 out of 49.00 Child safety.
Mahindra Scorpio Classic
One of the best-selling SUV of India is Mahindra Scorpio Classic which is not meet safety standards. Latest ScorpioN gets good score, but old version didn’t get any safety rating at Global NCAP.
- Mahindra Scorpio Classic scored 0 out of 34.00 for adult safety.
- Mahindra Scorpio Classic scored 16.73 out of 49.00 Child safety.
In this post I share some of the best-selling cars that don’t meet safety standards. So, it’s our responsibility to inform every Indian that they get high score safety cars.
These are some of the Unsafe Cars of India 2024. but you can avoid if it’s not necessary to buy. If you have any questions regarding safety ratings and buying guide, you can comment down.
