Tata Motors’ flagship SUVs, the new Safari and the Harrier (H5), have become the first recipients of the 5-star rating (adult occupant protection and child occupant protection), as per the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat-NCAP), India’s very own safety performance evaluation protocol.

The new safety features in the new Safari and Harrier are 7 airbags with 6 as standard across all variants, Electronic Stability Control as standard, 3-point seatbelts in all rows, Seat Belt Reminder for all passengers, Isofix tethers, Seatbelts with Retractor, Pretensioner, Load Limiter (RPLL) and anchor pretensioner, Reinforced cabin structure enhanced to provide symmetric crash performance and side pole impact.

Launched in October 2023, the Tata Safari and Tata Harrier, constructed on the OMEGARC architecture derived from Land Rover’s D8 Platform, have achieved a five-star safety rating in Global NCAP crash tests.

In terms of safety features, these SUVs come equipped with seven airbags, ESC, ABS with EBD, VSM, HAC, HSC, hill hold control, three-point seatbelts, ISOFIX mounts, seatbelt retractor and pretensioners, 360-degree surround camera, blind-spot monitor, and Level 2 ADAS tech.

Both SUVs are powered by the Kryotec 2.0-litre diesel engine, delivering a maximum power of 170PS and a peak torque of 350Nm. Transmission options include a 6-speed MT or a 6-speed AT.

The Bharat-NCAP program is voluntary and pertains to the M1 category of vehicles with a gross weight equal to or less than 3,500kg, covering vehicles used for passenger transport with no more than eight seats.