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Best Indian Cars with 6 Airbags

The government of India has recently announced that all the passenger cars must have multiple airbags, 6 to be precise. Previously it was two bags in the front, one for the driver and another one for the person seated next.
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Published on April 4, 2022

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Highlights

  • All passenger cars in India do not have 6 airbags right now.
  • There are a handful of premium models that have 6 or 7 airbags
  • This is to establish a new safety standard of India,

The following cars in India have 6 airbags option:

Hyundai i20

The Hyundai i20 is a premium hatchback that features 6 airbags. The i20 Asta has this option where there are two airbags in the front and there are side and curtain airbags. Aside from airbags, the car features a sunroof, cruise control, and infotainment with touchscreen mode. These have been provided to add value to the driving experience. Hyundai i20 Asta safety features contain electronic stability control, emergency stop signal, ABS, and Hill Assist Control.

 Kia Sonet GTX

Kia Sonnet has a unique design and it has a premium body quality. These features have made a considerable impact in the segment of compact SUVs. There are dual airbags in almost all the cars except in the sonnet GTX variant. This variant has curtain bags and side bags also. These are for providing additional safety. There are ventilated seats, sunroof, and so on to give you exclusive driving pleasure and safety.

Mahindra XUV700

Mahindra has impacted the market with its latest XUV700. It is 7 seater and it is much safer compared to other vehicles of this category. The vehicle is known for its 5-star rating of Global NCAP. The SUV is feature-rich. It has 7 airbags including a knee airbag in the front for the driver. The entry-level variant of this vehicle has two airbags. It has ABS, automatic emergency brakes, lane departure warning, and ISOFIX mounts.

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Honda City

It is a class of car that has set a special standard in the midsize segment of the sedan. It is laden with features of premium value and it has a powerful engine. This new generation Honda city is safer, more secure than many in this segment. Honda generally has 4 airbags but its VX city segment has six airbags. This is part of its safety equipment. Now 6 bags have become a standard for the car. Honda has luxury and class unmatched by any car of this segment. There is no compromise in this regard. Honda city has standard airbags of 4 numbers plus 6 airbags in the VX variant. There is ABS and EBD. There is also brake assist.

Tata Safari

Tata Safari provides 6 airbags in the XZ safari variant. Tata offers standard 2 airbags in its other segments. It has all the safety features that you expect from a premium SUV. TATA has got its safety equipment fitted at the factory level. All the higher variants of this SUV have 6 airbags fitted in them. Safari has electronic stability control and rollover mitigation.

Hyundai offers 6 airbags in its six cars. The variants are i20, Hyundai Venue, Hyundai Creta, Hyundai Alcazar, Hyundai Verna, and Elantra.

Are 6 airbags necessary?

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In India, it has been made essential by the government from 2024 onwards. Apart from that, airbags are for additional safety and they provide you with cushioning in the event of a crash. If there are 6 airbags, your safety increases 6-fold. It protects passengers seated in the front and the back of a car. It is said that Mahindra has got the safest car produced in India. There are 7 airbags in it.

Ford Eco sport (Titanium +)

Ford has given the highest priority to passenger safety having gone with 6 airbags. These 6 airbags are in all their variants now. Due to this reason, Ford has secured the most prestigious certification of safety. Apart from airbags, the car has other safety features like a brake assist, traction control, hill assist, etc.

Ford Figo also has 6 airbags in its Titanium Blue variant. Ford has the cheapest cars manufactured among all the other cars in this category with 6 airbags. It has secured a 4-star rating for the NCAP crash test. It shows that the structure of the car is also very strong and robust.

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