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The Sub Compact SUV segment has become the favored choice of majority of Indians in the recent past. Rather than going for Hatchbacks the Indian users have been opting to go for Compact SUV’s, the added comfort and the high set diving position are only a few benefits that have influenced the transition. To help all such users we have compiled a list of some of the safest Sub Compact SUV’s in India.

KIA Syros

KIA recently crash tested its newest addition to the sub compact SUV in the market, The Syros. The Syros passed with flying colors achieving a 5 star rating under the Bharat New Car Assessment program. The New SUV went through the litmus test to score a perfect score for both Adult occupant protection and child occupant protection setting up a new benchmark in the segment. All vehicles that go under the test are rated against Adult occupant protection and Child Occupant protection out of 32 and 49 points. The Syros was able to score an adult occupancy score of around 30.21 out of 32 for Adult Occupant Protection and 44.42 for the child occupant protection. 

Side Impact Test 

The Syros was able to showcase its inherent strength and robust integrity in the side impact test where it was able to score a perfect 16 out of 16 points. Securing high occupant safety scores across multiple impact scenarios. 

Advanced Safety Features 

The KIA Syros has been equipped with 16 autonomous safety features which include ADAS level 2 features and 20 standard active and passive safety features. These make it one of the most profoundly protected SUV’s in its class. Beyond the Syros here are a few other vehicles that have been able to score highly in crash tests. 

Tata Nexon 

Tata Nexon was one of the first vehicles in the segment that went through the Global NCAP test and was able to score a near perfect score.  The Vehicle scored a perfect 32.22 out of 34 in adult occupant safety and the car was able to score a 44.52 out of 49 for child occupant safety. Tata has always been a stalwart in the safety department; several cars from their line up have been able to score highly on crash tests. Apart from the Syros the Nexon could be a formidable competitor for you if you see a vehicle that can easily provide passengers with comprehensive protection under a crash. 

Vitara Brezza

The New Vitara Brezza has not been crash tested as of yet, the older generation, 2 air bag version that was tested was able to score a 4 star rating for adult occupant safety and only 2 stars for child occupant safety. Since then a new version of the Brezza has been launched and it’s possible that it might be able to provide users with an even better adult occupancy safety rating. 

Hyundai Venue 

It was in the year 2019 that the Hyundai venue was crash tested under the ANCAP safety protocols. Hyundai Venue was able to score a 4 star adult occupant safety rating after going through a slew of tests that included a front collision. The version that was brought under scrutiny was possibly a global spec variant as it had curtain air bags as well. 

Mahindra XUV 3XO Safety Crash Test Results 

the Mahindra 3XO has been the favored choice of many thanks to the performance figures the car projects When under test the car was able to score a 29.36 out of 32 for Adult Protection, and 43 out of 49 for Child Protection, the impeccable score led the car to receive a 5-star crash rating- The 3XO scored a 13.36 out of 16 in the frontal Offset test and a full 16 out of 16 in the side movable deformable barrier test. The car’s safety features included 6 airbags, A 360 degree camera system, 3 point seatbelt for all passengers and all wheel disc brakes along with Level 2 ADAS features. 

Skoda Kylaq 

Skoda Kylaq Outperformed itself in the safety test, it currently holds the moniker of being the safest Subcompact SUV. The vehicle was able to score 30.88 out of 32 for Adult occupant protections and 45 out of 49 for child Occupant protection. The car performed phenomenally in the frontal and side barrier tests scoring a 15.04and 15.84 out of the total score of 16. The car is instilled with 6 Airbags, ABS, EBD, ISOFIX child seat mounts as well as rear parking camera with sensors.

As per the results, some of the most safest choices in the Sub Compact SUV segment would be The Skoda Kylaq, Mahindra XUV 3XO as well as the KIA Syros.


Written By

Shriyansh Garg

Apr 18, 2025 14:24