Tata Altroz Scores 5-Star Safety Rating At Bharat NCAP Crash Test

Tata Altroz Sets New Safety Benchmark With 5 Stars in Bharat NCAP Crash Tests

Tata Altroz facelift has been tested by Bharat NCAP and it has scored a full 5 stars for both adult and child protection, placing it at the top of the premium hatchback class on safety right now. The facelift, launched in May 2025 with refreshed styling, new features, and 6 airbags as standard, has been designed to raise occupant protection without losing the car’s everyday practicality and value. With Adult Occupant Protection at 29.65/32 and Child Occupant Protection at 44.90/49, the Altroz facelift shows strong performance in frontal and side impact tests, and it clears the side pole impact as well. This rating arrives after rivals like the Maruti Baleno posted 4 stars earlier this year, so buyers who were comparing safety will now have a clear benchmark in the segment.

Highlights: What’s New In The Facelift

• New design touches: sharper bumper, tweaked grille, new full-LED lighting, connected LED tail-lamps, and flush-type front door handles for a cleaner look.

• Cabin updates: revised dashboard with twin HD displays on higher variants, 360-degree HD surround view, voice-assisted sunroof, and a richer features list.

• Standard safety: 6 airbags, ESC, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX, TPMS, 360-degree camera with blind view monitor on higher trims.

Bharat NCAP: Detailed Scores For The Facelift

• Adult Occupant Protection: 29.65/32; frontal offset 15.55/16 and side impact 14.11/16; side pole impact: OK.

• Child Occupant Protection: 44.90/49; dynamic 23.90/24, CRS installation 12/12, vehicle assessment 9/13 with rearward‑facing CRS via ISOFIX.

Test Observations

Frontal test: ‘Good’ protection for most zones, with ‘adequate’ readings mainly at tibias for the driver; passenger readings were largely ‘good’.

Side barrier test: ‘Good’ for head and pelvis, ‘adequate’ for abdomen, ‘marginal’ for chest; side pole outcome marked ‘OK’, indicating stable side structure with effective curtains.

Prices, Variants, Rivals

• Introductory prices for the facelift started at ₹6.89 lakh ex-showroom, with multiple trims and powertrains (petrol, diesel, and CNG) offered.

• Main rivals remain the Maruti Baleno, Hyundai i20, and Toyota Glanza; Baleno’s Bharat NCAP result stands at 4 stars under current protocols.

Why The Facelift’s Result Matters

• The Altroz facelift’s 5-star score under today’s Bharat NCAP protocols shows that Tata has reinforced side impact protection and tuned restraints to meet stricter requirements while making 6 airbags standard.

• With prices overlapping rivals, the safety advantage could be a key deciding factor for families and commuters who prioritize occupant protection and ISOFIX usability.

Editor’s Analysis 

The facelift did more than refresh the look; it appears to have focused on structural improvements and restraint calibration to hit today’s tougher thresholds, which explains the strong 15.55/16 frontal and 14.11/16 side scores. Standardizing 6 airbags across the facelift range removes the variant lottery on core safety content, which should help real-world outcomes and simplify buying decisions. In this segment, the Altroz facelift now sets the safety bar, and it could nudge competitors toward broader standard safety kits and structural upgrades in their next updates. For buyers, pairing the 5-star rating with features like ISOFIX, 360-degree camera, and TPMS means the facelift has been built with daily use and family needs in mind, not just a test-lab target.