Various organizations and agencies such as the Global NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme), the ASEAN NCAP, and the Euro NCAP conduct safety ratings and evaluations of cars in general. These ratings have revealed that several cars sold in India have poor safety ratings, especially in terms of crashworthiness and structural integrity. It is important to note that a car’s safety depends on various factors such as its design, build quality, safety features, and driving conditions.

Maruti Suzuki Alto 800

Critics have criticized this entry-level hatchback for its poor build quality and lack of safety features, despite being one of the most popular cars in India. Although no independent agency has crash-tested the car, its low price and popularity have made it a preferred choice for first-time car buyers. This car lacks safety features such as airbags and ABS and has poor structural integrity.

Renault Kwid

Critics have criticized the Renault Kwid, a popular compact hatchback, for lacking safety features. The Global NCAP conducted crash tests on the car, which resulted in a zero-star rating. The car has been found to have poor structural integrity and is prone to collapse, posing a high risk of injury to passengers due to the absence of airbags and ABS.

Hyundai Eon

The Hyundai Eon is another entry-level hatchback that has been criticized for its poor safety performance. The car has scored zero stars in crash tests conducted by Global NCAP, mainly due to its lack of structural integrity and insufficient airbag protection and ABS.

Tata Nano

People have criticized the Tata Nano for its substandard safety performance despite being touted as the “world’s cheapest car” in the past. The car’s lightweight construction has resulted in numerous accidents that offer little protection to occupants. The Nano lacks safety features such as airbags and ABS, and its poor structural integrity makes it pose a high risk of injury to passengers in crash tests.

Maruti Suzuki S-Presso

The S-Presso has poor structural integrity and lacks safety features such as airbags and ABS .

Datsun Go

The Go has poor structural integrity and lacks safety features such as airbags and ABS. In crash tests, it has been found to pose a high risk of injury to passengers.

Maruti Suzuki Celerio

The Celerio has poor structural integrity and lacks safety features such as airbags and ABS.

Tata Zest

The Zest has poor structural integrity and lacks safety features such as airbags and ABS.