Car Safety Features Checklist: 10 Must-Have Features In 2024

From airbags to ADAS, here are the 10 safety features every Indian car should have in 2024 — and which budget cars offer them.

1. 6 Airbags — Dual front, side, and curtain airbags. Standard on new Maruti Swift, Tata Nexon. 2. ABS with EBD — Anti-lock Braking System with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution. Mandatory. 3. ESC (Electronic Stability Control) — Prevents skidding. Should be standard on all cars. 4. Rear Parking Camera — Essential for safe reversing. 5. Rear Parking Sensors — Audible distance warning. 6. Speed Alert System — Mandatory in India — beeps above 80 kmph. 7. Seatbelt Reminder — Mandatory for all seats. 8. ISOFIX Child Seat Anchors — Essential for families with young children. 9. Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) — Mandatory for new cars. 10. ADAS (Level 2) — Autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise.

- Tata Punch (₹6 L) — 5-star GNCAP, dual airbags, ESC - Tata Nexon (₹8 L) — 5-star GNCAP, 6 airbags standard - Mahindra XUV 3XO (₹7.5 L) — 5-star GNCAP, 6 airbags, ADAS option