Looking for 6 airbags in a sub-Rs 10 lakh car? 5 models that can't be ignored

India Today

23-04-2025

Safety has become one of the top concerns for car buyers in India, with many consumers prioritising vehicles that offer advanced safety features and high crash-test ratings. This trend is supported by both car manufacturers and safety organisations, leading to a strong focus on technologies designed to prevent accidents and protect occupants.Modern car buyers are increasingly aware of the importance of vehicle safety. Even those looking for rather affordable models expect safety features like airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) and hill-hold assist. Over time, the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have upgraded their cars with advanced safety features. The introduction of Bharat New Car Assessment Program or Bharat NCAP has helped as well.advertisementOver the past year, the Indian car market has witnessed OEMs updating their vehicles with six airbags as standard. We are aware that the sub-Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom) space is a major volume driver for the industry. Now, if you are on the lookout for a car priced below Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom) offering six airbags as standard, here are five options to consider.
Hatchback - Maruti Suzuki Swift
The country's largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki India, launched the fourth-generation Swift in 2024. Now, priced between Rs 6,49,000 and Rs 9,64,499 (ex-showroom), the Swift offers six airbags right from the base variant. Other safety features like three-point seatbelt, ESC, ABS with EBD and hill-hold assist are also standard.
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Compact sedan - Maruti Suzuki DzireApart from the Swift, Maruti also introduced the fourth-generation Dzire last year. While the Dzire has six airbags as standard, ESC, ABS with EBD, brake assist, hill hold assist, three-point seatbelt for all seats and rear defogger are also available right from the entry-level variant. Moreover, its structure is made of 45% high-tensile steel. The Dzire is the only Maruti car with a 5-star Global NCAP safety rating. Its price starts at Rs 6,83,999 and goes up to Rs 10,19,001 (ex-showroom).
Micro SUV - Hyundai ExterHyundai's entry-level SUV, the Exter, comes with six airbags as standard. Hyundai is the first OEM in India to offer six airbags as standard across its entire range. However, the Exter has not been tested at either Bharat NCAP or Global NCAP. It is priced between Rs 6,20,700 and Rs 10,50,700 (ex-showroom).
Compact SUV - Kia SyrosThe Kia Syros is among the most advanced compact SUVs in India with its price starting at Rs 9,49,900 and going up to Rs 17,80,000 (ex-showroom). It recently garnered a 5-star safety rating at Bharat NCAP.Even the base variant of the Kia Syros has safety features like six airbags, highline tyre pressure monitor, ABS with EBD, ESC, brakeforce assist system, vehicle stability management, hill-start assist, emergency stop signal, front and rear parking sensors, front and rear seat 3-point seatbelts with reminder, ISOFIX and front passenger airbag on/off switch and indicator.
Mid-size SUV - Tata CurvvTata Motors is known to make very safe cars and almost all models sold by the company have performed handsomely in crash tests. The Tata Curvv has scored a five-star safety rating at Bharat NCAP. It gets six airbags and ESC, among other safety features, as standard.The Tata Curvv is the most affordable mid-size SUV in India, with its base variant priced at Rs 9,99,990 (ex-showroom).Subscribe to Auto Today MagazineMust Watch