The All-New Maruti Suzuki Dzire becomes India’s first compact sedan to secure a 5-star rating in Bharat NCAP crash tests. A new benchmark in safety and technology with 6 airbags, ESP, and more.
The Maruti Suzuki Dzire has created a new benchmark in India’s compact sedan segment by becoming the first sedan in the country to receive a 5-star safety rating under the Bharat NCAP crash test protocol. This milestone underlines the company’s growing focus on vehicle safety in a market where SUVs have typically dominated safety headlines.
High Crash-Test Scores in Both Adult and Child Occupant Protection
In the adult occupant protection category, the Dzire scored an impressive 29.46 out of 32, while in the child occupant category it secured 41.57 out of 49. These scores place it among the top-performing cars in terms of rear-seat safety and all-round protection.
Strong Safety Across All Test Scenarios
The sedan performed well in the frontal offset crash test, with good protection for head and legs of both driver and passenger, although the driver’s chest protection was marked as marginal.
In the side impact test with a moving barrier, head and abdominal protection was rated as good, with the chest area rated adequate. The side pole impact results were equally impressive, with no critical weaknesses recorded.
Child Safety: Near-Perfect Scores
For child safety, the Dzire nearly maxed out the dynamic crash test score with 23.57 out of 24, and scored a full 12 out of 12 for CRS (Child Restraint System) compatibility. The vehicle scored 6 out of 13 in labelling and child-seat anchorage visibility assessments, but still maintained an overall 5-star result.
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Maruti Suzuki to Offer Six Airbags Across All Models
Maruti Suzuki has gone a step further by committing to equip all its models with 6 airbags as standard across all variants within this year. The brand already offers 6 airbags standard in 10 of its models—including Alto K10, Celerio, WagonR, Swift, Dzire, Brezza, Grand Vitara, and others.
Additionally, all 18 Maruti Suzuki models come equipped with Electronic Stability Program+ (ESP®)—making it the widest ESP portfolio in India, and well ahead of current regulatory requirements.
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Endorsement from the Government
Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Minister of Road Transport and Highways, presented the Bharat NCAP certificate to Maruti Suzuki for the Dzire. Speaking on the occasion, he said:
“It gives me immense pride to see Made-in-India high volume mainstream cars achieve exemplary safety ratings under the Bharat New Car Assessment Program. This program incorporates rigorous and comprehensive, testing and evaluation standards that are comparable with global safety protocols. It is aimed at raising safety awareness among customers in the country. I congratulate Maruti Suzuki on an impressive debut in Bharat NCAP, securing a 5-star safety rating for the All-New Dzire.”
He also praised the brand for making 6 airbags standard across segments:
“I am also pleased to see that Maruti Suzuki, a mass market manufacturer, has fast-paced adoption of 6 airbags as standard across all variants of models covering all the segments. Six airbags from an entry hatchback to a premium SUV, is a significant stride by Maruti Suzuki towards vehicle safety. I am sure this will encourage other manufacturers to make 6 airbags a standard feature across all variants of their models.”
Official Statement
Mr. Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO of Maruti Suzuki India Limited, also commented:
“Within this year, Maruti Suzuki will be having all models across all variants equipped with 6 airbags as standard. In addition, well ahead of regulatory requirement, all our 18 models are equipped with Electronic Stability Program+ (ESP®), by far the widest portfolio in the industry.””
