
Want to enjoy a cup of tea and relax while your loved one travels? Sounds like a dream, right? ok don’t worry Tata has made these dreams a reality with yet another five-star safety rating. TATA had achieved this in 2018, making it the first car in India to receive a 5-star safety rating.
Now, New Nexon doesn’t disappoint us either. In addition to its 5-star rating, it also had the world’s second-highest NCAP score for both adult and child passengers prior to the test date. Tata also topped the Safari/Harrier ratings with adult occupant scores of 30.08 and child occupant scores of 44.54.
The Tata Nexon did not stop at the Global NCAP score, it also proved itself in the Bharat NCAP crash test, scoring 5 stars not once, not twice but for the third time.
Read this too – 7 Reasons Why Tata Nexon Is Successful in India.
Bharat NCAP and Global NCAP, what are they?
Don’t know what is Bharat NCAP or Global NCAP? Or what is the difference between the two? ok don’t worry Your knight in shining armor, GoMechanic is here. Let’s find out what these are. Ready?
So, first, we will learn about Bharat NCAP and then move on to Global NCAP.
Bharat New Car Assessment or as we know it as Bharat NCAP. Its main focus is on safety and regulatory standards in India. For example, in Bharat NCAP, the maximum score for an adult occupant is 32 points, while in Global NCAP it is 36 points.
Now let us know about Global NCAP. Global New Car Assessment Program or Global NCAP as we know it. It operates internationally and sets global safety standards. Global NCAP evaluates vehicles from different markets and correlates with international comparisons. For example, Bharat NCAP does not give any extra points for seat belt reminder, while Global NCAP gives 2 points.
It’s time for the big reveal: Tata Nexon safety rating results.
Below is an overview of the safety rating results obtained by Tata Nexon from Bharat NCAP and Global NCAP.
parameter | Bharat NCAP | Global NCAP |
adult occupant protection | 29.41/32 | 32.22/34 |
child occupant protection | 43.83/49 | 44.52/49 |
Adult safety rating | 5 stars | 5 stars |
Child Safety Rating | 5 stars | 5 stars |
Front offset deformation barrier | 14.65/16.00 | 15.118/16.00 |
Side removable deformable guardrails | 14.76/16.00 | 15.100/16.00 |
Child Safety Dynamic Rating | 22.83/24.00 | 23.52/24 |
CRS installation score | 12.00/12.00 | 12.00/12.00 |
vehicle evaluation score | 9.00/13.00 | 9.00/13.00 |
Now, it’s time to delve deeper into this overview and understand how and what makes TATA NEXON one of the safest cars, having received 5-star ratings from Global NCAP and Bharat NCAP multiple times. Let’s get started.
Tata Nexon safety rating by Bharat NCAP.
Let us understand the chart data provided by Bharat NCAP, which is for adult occupants.
- Frontal Offset Deformable Barrier Test – It can be seen that Nexon provides good protection for the head and neck of both the driver and passengers. The driver’s chest protection is adequate, while the passenger’s chest protection is also good. The legs of the driver and passenger are fully protected.
- Side Movable Deformable Barrier Test – The Nexon offers good protection for the driver’s head and abdomen, while the chest is also adequately protected.
- Sidebar Impact Test – After side-bar crash testing, the Nexon provided good protection for the driver’s head, chest and abdomen.
Adding all of these tests together results in an adult occupant safety score of 29.41 out of 32 points.
Now let’s look at what the child occupant safety ratings are based on.
Protection for children aged 3 and 18 months decided dynamic score. For a 3-year-old child, the frontal score is 7.83 (out of 8) and the side score is 4 (out of 4). For 18-month-olds, the frontal score was 7.83 out of 8 and the side score was 4 out of 4. It is 4 points (out of 4 points).CRS installation The score is 12 points (out of 12 points). vehicle assessment Earned 9 points out of 13.
The child occupant safety rating is 43.83 out of 49, calculated by adding the results from all the above tests
Global NCAP has awarded Tata Nexon a safety rating.
Let’s take a look at the graphical data provided by Global NCAP, which applies to adult occupants.
- Frontal Offset Deformable Barrier Test – Provides good protection for the driver and passengers’ heads and necks. The chest protection was enough for both of them though. The driver’s legs are fully protected, as are the passenger’s legs.
- Side Movable Deformable Barrier Test – It provides the driver with good head and abdominal protection, while the chest is also fully protected.
- Sidebar Impact Test – It offers good protection for the head and pelvis, but offers marginal protection for the chest area.
Adding all of these tests together results in an adult occupant safety score of 32.22 out of 34 points.
Now let’s look at what the child occupant safety ratings are based on.
dynamic score Rated based on protection provided to children 18 months old and 3 years old. The front score is 7.85 points (out of 8 points), and the side score is 4 points (out of 4 points). It is suitable for 3-year-old children. For an 18-month-old child, the frontal score was 7.67 (out of 8) and the side score was 4 (out of 4).. CRS installation Score 12 points out of 12 points. vehicle assessment Score 9 points out of 13 points.
Adding all of these tests together results in a child occupant safety score of 44.52 points (out of a possible 49 points).
Global NCAP also marked body integrity (front) as “stable” and side impact protection doors as “yes”. This concludes our analysis of the safety ratings of Tata Nexon by Bharat NCAP and Global NCAP.
Main points
By comparing these two tests, one thing is clear: the Tata Nexon performs well in both tests. However, the side stick test shows that the Nexon performs better in the Bharat NCAP test compared to Global NCAP. Global NCAP provided a more detailed report on child safety testing, noting that no children suffered any injuries to their heads during the crash.
What makes TATA Nexon so safe?
Standard safety features | Additional security features (Available starting from Creative version) |
6 airbags (dual front airbags, curtain airbags, side airbags. | Tire pressure monitor. |
Electronic stability program. | 360 degree camera. |
ISOFIX fixed point. | Blindsight monitor. |
Seat belt reminder. | Front parking sensors. |
Central locking. | Rear view camera. |
With all these safety features available and TATA NEXON test results from Bharat NCAP and Global NCAP, you can rest assured about the safety of your loved ones. Tata expects to build more reliable cars and break its records in the future.
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