Quick Takeaways
- VinFast VF6 Bharat NCAP safety rating confirms the electric SUV’s strong crash test performance in India.
- The 5-star score reflects high protection levels for both adult and child occupants with minor observations.
The VinFast VF6 Bharat NCAP safety rating has earned a full five stars, underscoring the electric midsize SUV’s focus on occupant protection. In Bharat NCAP crash tests, the VF6 delivered robust results across adult and child safety parameters, positioning it strongly among safety-rated electric SUVs in the market.
VinFast VF6 Bharat NCAP Safety Rating: Adult Occupant Protection
Under adult occupant protection, the VF6 scored 27.13 points out of a possible 32. The frontal offset deformable barrier test showed good protection for the driver’s and passenger’s head, neck, and pelvic regions, reflecting a stable passenger compartment during impact.
Key observations from adult protection assessment include:
Protection for the driver’s knees was assessed as marginal to adequate, while the passenger’s knees received an adequate rating. In side impact evaluations, the VF6 achieved full marks in the side movable barrier test with a score of 16 out of 16 and received an ‘OK’ rating in the side pole impact test.
VinFast VF6 Child Occupant Protection Performance
For child occupant safety, the VF6 secured an impressive 44.41 points out of 49. The vehicle achieved full points in both the dynamic test and the child restraint system (CRS) installation test, highlighting effective protection for young occupants during simulated crashes.
Child protection test highlights include:
Both the 18-month-old and 3-year-old child dummies were placed in rearward-facing child seats on the rear outboard seats using ISOFIX anchorages. The vehicle scored 10 out of 13 points in the vehicle assessment test, though it does not feature an integrated child restraint system.
Standard Safety Equipment and Applicability
As standard, the VF6 is equipped with seven airbags, including a driver knee airbag, along with three-point seat belts and reminders for all occupants. Electronic Stability Control and ISOFIX anchors for the rear outboard seats are also included, reinforcing its safety-oriented design.
The five-star Bharat NCAP rating applies across all VF6 trims—Earth, Wind, and Sky. In addition to occupant safety, the vehicle complies with AIS-100 pedestrian protection norms, supporting a comprehensive safety profile. Although the crash tests were conducted in November 2025, the official results were released in January 2026, confirming the VinFast VF6’s strong standing in the Bharat NCAP safety assessment framework.
VinFast VF6 Bharat NCAP Safety Rating: Adult Occupant Protection
Under adult occupant protection, the VF6 scored 27.13 points out of a possible 32. The frontal offset deformable barrier test showed good protection for the driver’s and passenger’s head, neck, and pelvic regions, reflecting a stable passenger compartment during impact.
Key observations from adult protection assessment include:
- 27.13/32 points in adult occupant protection
- Good protection for head, neck, and pelvis in frontal impact
- Driver chest protection rated as weak in frontal collision
Protection for the driver’s knees was assessed as marginal to adequate, while the passenger’s knees received an adequate rating. In side impact evaluations, the VF6 achieved full marks in the side movable barrier test with a score of 16 out of 16 and received an ‘OK’ rating in the side pole impact test.
VinFast VF6 Child Occupant Protection Performance
For child occupant safety, the VF6 secured an impressive 44.41 points out of 49. The vehicle achieved full points in both the dynamic test and the child restraint system (CRS) installation test, highlighting effective protection for young occupants during simulated crashes.
Child protection test highlights include:
- 44.41/49 points in child occupant protection
- 24/24 points in the dynamic test
- 12/12 points in the CRS installation test
Both the 18-month-old and 3-year-old child dummies were placed in rearward-facing child seats on the rear outboard seats using ISOFIX anchorages. The vehicle scored 10 out of 13 points in the vehicle assessment test, though it does not feature an integrated child restraint system.
Standard Safety Equipment and Applicability
As standard, the VF6 is equipped with seven airbags, including a driver knee airbag, along with three-point seat belts and reminders for all occupants. Electronic Stability Control and ISOFIX anchors for the rear outboard seats are also included, reinforcing its safety-oriented design.
The five-star Bharat NCAP rating applies across all VF6 trims—Earth, Wind, and Sky. In addition to occupant safety, the vehicle complies with AIS-100 pedestrian protection norms, supporting a comprehensive safety profile. Although the crash tests were conducted in November 2025, the official results were released in January 2026, confirming the VinFast VF6’s strong standing in the Bharat NCAP safety assessment framework.
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