Every year, over four lakh road accidents happen in the country, leading to the loss of many lives.
The government is working continuously to reduce accidents and fatalities by taking significant steps.
As part of these efforts, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has mandated that all cars must have a minimum of 6 airbags from October this year.
While this may increase car prices, prioritizing safety is crucial. Today, we’ll share information about affordable cars in the country equipped with 6 airbags.
Maruti Suzuki Baleno
Maruti Suzuki improved its high-quality hatchback last year. They added many new features and technologies, including the inclusion of 6 airbags in the top variants like Zeta and Alpha.
The starting ex-showroom price for the variant with 6 airbags is Rs 8.26 lakh.
Additionally, the car offers safety features such as ESP, brake assist, reverse parking sensor, hill-hold assist, 360-degree camera, and ABS with EBD.
Kia Carens
Kia includes 6 airbags in all models of its Carens MPV. Additionally, safety features like rear parking sensor, ISOXIF anchorage, ABS with EBD, downhill brake control, brake assist, highline TPMS, hill-assist control, and all-wheel disc brakes are provided in this car.
The initial showroom price for this car is Rs 10.20 lakh.
Hyundai i20
The Hyundai i20, in its highest variant called Asta (O), comes with 6 airbags for added safety.
Additionally, it comes with safety features such as a highline TPMS, ESC, rear parking camera, ISOFIX child seat anchor, hill assist control, ABS with EBD, and reverse parking sensor. The starting ex-showroom price for this car is Rs 9.59 lakh.
Hyundai i20 N Line
The highest model, N8, of the sportier i20 N Line by Hyundai comes with 6 airbags.
In addition to all the regular features of the i20, the sportier N8 trim of the i20 N Line has many extra features and a different look, including a touch of red. The starting price for this car is Rs 11.03 lakh.
Hyundai Venue
The top SX (O) versions of the Hyundai Venue have 6 airbags. Additionally, safety features like reverse parking sensor, vehicle stability management, hill assist control, highline tire pressure monitoring system, ABS with EBD, rear camera, ESC, and ISOFIX anchorage are present in this car. The price for this variant starts at Rs 11.92 lakh.
