The car market in India has grown by leaps and bounds in the last few years. According to the National Family Health Survey, the car market in India had a valuation of around $108 billion in 2020, which grew to $116.86 billion in 2023. Now, experts claim that the car market in India will reach a valuation of $217 billion by 2031. One of the main reasons for this is the growing interest of the Indian public and the features provided by Automakers. Cars in India are some of the most advanced and safe cars on the planet. One of the most important things for people nowadays is their safety. Everybody wants a safe car that can protect you in case of an accident. There are many examples of cars with good safety, but do you know which are the most unsafe cars in India right now? In this blog, we will answer this question.
List Of The Most Unsafe Indian Cars
The cars we are about to list here are based on Global NCAP’s most recent ratings. Let’s start the list.
10- Hyundai Creta
Unfortunately, one of the most popular unsafe cars in India is the Hyundai Creta. It is a 5-seater mini-SUV that has been in the Indian market for a long time and is one of Hyundai’s best-selling cars. In February 2024, Hyundai sold 15,256 Cretas in India.
Adult Safety Ratings: 3 Stars
Child Safety Ratings:3 Stars
9- Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
Maruti is the most beloved and popular brand in India. Their Nexa segment cars are top-of-the-line and offer really good features. However, regarding their normal cars, Maruti seems to neglect them slightly. Their Ertiga, a 7-seater, 5-door wagon, has been named one of the most unsafe cars in India by Global NCAP.
Adult Safety Ratings: 3 Stars
Child Safety Ratings:3 Stars
8- Kia Seltos
Kia is Hyundai’s sister company, and Seltos and Creta are in the same segment. So, it’s no surprise that the Seltos, along with the Hyundai Creta, was among India’s most unsafe cars in 2024. Seltos is a 5-seater mini-SUV launched in 2019 and instantly became a fan favourite. However, after seeing the NCAP ratings, you might want to rethink your priorities.
Adult Safety Ratings: 3 Stars
Child Safety Ratings: 2 Stars
7- Hyundai i10 Nios
Another Hyundai car, the i10 Nios, is also very popular in India. However, in the Global NCAP rating, the i10 Nios emerged as one of India’s most unsafe cars. Its small size, and light bodywork are the reasons. Moreover, the company does not offer full airbag protection. According to the Global NCAP ratings, Hyundai seems to make the most unsafe cars in India.
Adult Safety Ratings: 2 Stars
Child Safety Ratings:2 Stars
6- Maruti Suzuki Alto K10
One of the most unsafe Indian cars on the market is the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10. With 17,ooo sales in February alone, it is one of the most selling cars in India. However, the Global NCAP ratings will make you reconsider buying this car. If you have a kid, you definitely don’t want to take your kids in this vehicle, as it scored a big-fat Zero on the child protection test.
Adult Safety Ratings: 2Stars
Child Safety Ratings:0 Stars
5- Maruti Suzuki Swift
Another Maruti Suzuki, which has been rated as one of the most unsafe cars in India, is also one of the most selling cars in India. It’s a shame that a car as popular as the Swift is on this list. This is a 5-seater hatchback that has been in the Indian market for decades now and is one of the most beloved cars by Indians.
Adult Safety Ratings: 1 Stars
Child Safety Ratings: 1 Stars
4- Renault Kwid
Finally, a car that is not from Maruti or Hyundai. Kwid is a 5-seater mini hatchback by the French automaker Renault. It is one of the biggest companies in the world, and Kwid is its mini hatchback, which was made especially with the Indian market in mind. It’s no surprise that Kwid is also one of the most sold cars in India, but what will really surprise you is that this is among the most unsafe cars in India.
Adult Safety Ratings: 1 Stars
Child Safety Ratings: 1 Stars
3- Maruti Suzuki S-Presso
If there is one car you thought would be on this list, this is it. Maruti Suzuki S-Presso is rated as one of the most unsafe cars in India by the Global NCAP. This is one of Maruti Suzuki’s newest offerings. It is a 4-seater compact car, made as a replacement for the Maruti Suzuki Omni, another super unsafe car in India.
Adult Safety Ratings: 1 Stars
Child Safety Ratings: 0 Stars
2- Maruti Suzuki Ignis
Well, at this point, it is not even surprising to see a Maruti car here. This is another 5-seater compact hatchback that Global NCAP rates as one of the most unsafe cars in India. Although the car offers some good features and build quality, the material used for coach building lacks durability, hence the score.
Adult Safety Ratings: 1 Stars
Child Safety Ratings:0 Stars
1- Maruti Suzuki Celerio
Another car in the long line of the most unsafe cars in India, the Maruti Suzuki Celerio, is a mid-size hatchback. It has received probably the lowest rating that any car can in the Global NCAP rating, other than Tata Nano, making it one of the most unsafe Indian cars on the market. However, the car is super affordable to buy and maintain for years to come. Still, a rating of 1 star only in child safety is unacceptable for any consumer product.
Adult Safety Ratings: 0 Stars
Child Safety Ratings: 1 Stars
Keep Yourself And Your Family In A Cacoon Of Safety
There you have it: these are the most unsafe cars in India in 2024. However, the sad part is that most of the cars listed here are some of the most selling cars in India. Cars like Swift, Creta, Seltos, Kwid, Alto, and i10 are all very popular in the Indian market. In such cases, it is the moral and ethical obligation of the automaker to make sure that their cars at least pass the basic criteria for safety. On this note, we’ll conclude our blog and urge you to buy safe cars, not the most unsafe ones in India.
