Tata Motors’ home-grown sports activities utility autos (SUV) Tata Safari and Tata Harrier have obtained the very best five-star rankings after being crash-tested below the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat-NCAP), India’s impartial security efficiency analysis protocol. They are the primary two vehicles to have obtained the very best rankings for grownup occupant safety and baby occupant safety, below the brand new system.

Union minister for street transport and highways, Nitin Gadkari lauded Tata Motors for the feat.

“Bharat-NCAP is India’s independent, atmanirbhar voice on vehicle safety. It is benchmarked to the best-in-class global standards and the Bharat-NCAP vehicle rating system is designed to advance road safety and vehicle safety standards beyond mandatory regulations,” he stated.

Gadkari stated the 2 autos have been the first-ever autos to be licensed.

“I’m delighted that the first ever vehicles being certified today with the highest achievable 5-star rating, are both from Tata Motors. I congratulate them on the award of this coveted certification with the highest possible ratings and for continuing to enrich their legacy of introducing the safest vehicles on Indian roads,” he added.

Bharat NCAP shared the end result for the 2 vehicles on X.

“Bringing Global Safety Standards to India! Tata’s Safari/Harrier shine with top-notch adult and child safety ratings in Frontal, Side, and Pole Side Impact Tests by BNCAP. Taking the first stride towards,” it wrote.

The company had stated earlier this week it could launch the protection rankings for the preliminary batch of autos it evaluated since its inception. The testing physique was established earlier this 12 months to check the protection of Indian-made vehicles. It had performed these checks earlier this month.

Only 4 different nations have their very own testing system. They are the United States, China, South Korea and Japan.

Gadkari additionally shared the second when he awarded the certification to Tata Group’s officers.

“A commendable feat that resonates with the commitment to excellence and the well-being of the Indian consumer,” he wrote.