Tata launched the new Harrier and Safari to much fanfare. At the launch, they also cleared a major doubt in people’s minds by securing a 5-star crash test rating at GNCAP. Now Tata wants to take it a step further by sending the Harrier and Safari to BNCAP. Actually, the new Safari and Harrier will be the first cars to be tested by BNCAP. So, in today’s article, let’s talk about New Tata Safari & Harrier and other details of BNCAP.
BNCAP is here
Bharat New Car Assessment programme was launched in August. It is modelled on Global NCAP but is lightly tweaked for Indian needs. The programme is aimed at improving the safety aspect in the country. Bharat NCAP came into effect in October, but the tests will only commence in December. According to officials, this delay is due to the festival season. BNCAP will asses the car on three features – Adult Occupant Protection, Child Occupant Protection and Safety Assist technologies. BNCAP will award a rating ranging from zero stars to five stars as per the Automotive Indian Standard (AIS) based on their performance.
New Tata Safari and Harrier – First cars to be tested
Though the test is not mandatory, BNCAP has received a good response from manufacturers. Tata Motors is the first company to have applied for BNCAP ratings. The new Harrier and Safari will be the first cars to be tested by BNCAP. Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai are also sending three cars each, while Mahindra is sending four models for testing. Like GNCAP, BNCAP will pick three base variants of each model.
Waiting
Not all manufacturers are keen to send their cars in the first round. European manufacturers like Renault, Volkswagen group and Stellantis group are not going to send their cars right away. The viewpoint of some brands is that they have not yet decided on which models to send. Some have stated that their cars already come with a 5-star rating from GNCAP, so will not opt for BNCAP ratings immediately.
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