10 popular compact SUVs and their safety ratings compared

SUV is Stands for “Sport Utility Vehicles.” The compact SUV is a class of small sport utility vehicles. It is larger than mini-SUVs but smaller than mid-size SUVs.

SUV car is a combined element of road-going passenger cars with features from off-road vehicles, such as raised ground clearance and four-wheel drive.

Automotive companies are always excited about investing in new innovative technology.

The modern compact SUV market segment began in 1983. According to a car and driver view in 2019, the compact crossover and SUV market segment is popular because the vehicles are right-sized, right-priced with a touch of utility.

SUVs cars are always best to buy as they are India’s best safe cars.

Followings are the best safest SUVs:

1. Tata Nexor: 5-Star (Global NCAP)               

This is India’s first car to get a 5-star crash test rating is the Tata Nexor secured a 5-star rating in 2018 and still holds its crown strong. 

The sub-compact SUV gets dual front airbags, ABS+EBD, ISOFIX child seat mounts, Rollover mitigation and more.

Not just that the car also gets decently powerful petrol as well as a diesel engine with both having an option of MT as well as AMT transmission. 

2. Mahindra XUV300: 5-Star (Global NCAP)

Well, Mahindra is no behind as the XUV 300 from another Indian carmaker proudly secures a 5-star rating in the Global NCAP crash test. Mahindra XUV300 has first-class features that complement its safety. Dual airbags, 7 airbags for top-end trim, ABS with EBD, Disk brake on all corners, panic braking and so on.

When it comes to child safety, this is the safest SUV here as it secured 4-stars.

3. Maruti Suzuki S-cross: 5-Star (Euro NCAP)

Here, is another one, The Maruti Suzuki S-cross also got the 5 Star crash test rating in the Euro NCAP. This car comes with many safety features. Maruti Suzuki S-10 gets, dual airbags, ABS and EBD, disc brakes on all 4 wheels, and unlike Maruti, a robust built.

S-Cross also sports ISOFIX child seat anchors as standard and hill start assist for the automatic transmission. 

It is also ditching the diesel engine and gets only a 1.5-liter petrol engine that is mated to a 5 speed MT with 4 speed AT as an option.

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4. Jeep Compass: 5-Star (Euro NCAP)

Jeep is not only when it comes to the crash testing rating. Jeep compass scores an exciting 5-star crash test rating in the Euro NCAP but sadly does not have a global NCAP rating. 

Talking about the safety features, this car too gets all the basic kit. In addition, this gets side and curtain airbags with TC and ESP.

5. Maruti Suzuki Vitara BREZZA: 4-Star (Global NCAP)

This Maruti car scores a 4-star rating in the Global NCAP. The car has dual front airbags, ABS+EBD, an anti-theft security system and ISOFIX child seat anchors are standard in the car across all variants.

On the engine front, this sub-compact SUV gets a new 1.5-liter petrol engine same as the S-Cross.

6. Hyundai Venue: 4-Star (Australasian NCAP)

Hyundai Venue is the first carmaker in India to enter the list of safest compact SUVs. The Venue got 4 Star rating from Australasian NCAP. This is the best-built quality car that has featured Dual airbags, ABS with EBD, rare parking sensors, impact sensing auto door unlock and speed sensing auto door lock as standard.

Talking about the top variant, the Venue offers 6 airbags, VSM and hill assist control.

7.Hyundai CRETA: 4-Star (Latin NCAP)

One of the top-selling SUVs under 20 lakhs is Hyundai CRETA. CRETA is even more in demand in this generation. It’s a kind of relief that the Hyundai CRETA not only feature-packed but also safe. The car secures a 4-Star rating in the Latin NCAP.

The demand for this car in the domestic market may be similar to that of the one sold overseas.

Like other cars, this too gets the standard safety kit with the top variants getting 6 airbags with TC and VSM.

8. Ford EcoSport: 4-star (NHTSA)

Ford EcoSport is one of the oldest cars on the list. Though old it is one of the Cars that robust and reliable. Still, it is secure with a rating 4-Star (NHTSA). There are certain changes in the Ford Eco-Sport sold in America and the one in India.

The car comes with the standard safety features along with the top end trim getting 6 airbags and ISOFIX child seat mounts. The ford also shines in the engine department as it gets the segment’s most powerful engine.

9. Renault Duster: 3-Star (Global NCAP)

Like the ford Eco-Sport, Renault Duster is another vehicle that in the Indian market for a while now and also is in desperate need of a generation change.

The Duster secured a 3 Star rating in the Global NCAP crash test. The tested car boasted dual front airbags with ABS, EBD, & BA.

The Duster also gets rapid acceleration warning and driver and passenger seat belt reminder all this standard from the base variants.

10. Kia SELTOS: (Global NCAP)

The recently tested Kia SELTOs created hype among the SUV buyers as it was selling like a piece of hot cake. It is a well-known brand with its top-selling SUV here in India was just able to secure a 3-Star rating in the Global NCAP crash test. It is safer than some of the full-grown SUVs for the price.

Talking about the features, SELTON gets standard kit like dual airbags, ABS with EBD, and BA. But it is a top-end variant that gets 6 airbags, with hill start assist, roll-over mitigation and more.

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