Maruti Dzire Scores 5-Star BNCAP Rating, becomes first sedan to get high rating in BNCAP

Akash Patil

12 Jun 2025, 12:17 PM

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The Dzire becomes the only Maruti car to be tested by both Bharat and Global NCAP.

Maruti Suzuki Dzire scored 5-star safety rating under the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (BNCAP). The Dzire compact sedan received 5 stars for both adult and child occupant protection tests.

It has become the first sedan in the country to receive a 5-star safety rating under the BNCAP crash tests.

BNCAP has so far tested 16 vehicles — all sport utility vehicles (SUVs) — under its crash safety evaluation program, making the Dzire the first non-SUV to earn the top rating. Bharat NCAP follows globally benchmarked protocols and aims to raise safety awareness among Indian car buyers.

The tested model of the new Maruti Dzire (Petrol– LXI 1.2L ISS 5MT). It comes equipped with various safety features, which include frontal airbags, side head curtain airbags, side chest airbags, belt pretensioners, belt load limiters, and ISOFIX. Safety assist technologies like ESC, pedestrian protection, and seat belt reminders are also present in the variant.

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Maruti Dzire Bharat NCAP Crash Test Results

Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and Child Occupant Protection (COP)

Parameters	Rating
Adult Occupant Protection	29.46 / 32 (5 Stars)
Child Occupant Protection	41.57 / 49 (5 Stars)

Test Result Breakdown:

Parameters	Scores
Dynamic Score	23.57 / 24
CRS Installation Score	12 / 12
Vehicle Assessment Score	6 / 13
Total Score	41.57 / 49

Official Statements

Speaking on the results, Shri Nitin Gadkari – Hon’ble Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India 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.”

Hon’ble Minister added, “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. While the car industry strengthens its vehicle safety protocols, I strongly urge all 2 and 4-wheeler users, and pedestrians alike, to follow traffic rules, fasten seat belts and make road safety a shared responsibility.”

Mr. Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, “It is heartening to see Hon’ble Minister’s passionate and concerted efforts towards road safety. Bharat NCAP brings to India the stringent vehicle testing protocols that will help customers take informed decisions. Our gratitude and appreciation to the Government of India and all the testing agencies for their commitment and efforts in this direction. We are honored to receive the prestigious Bharat NCAP certification today.”

Mr. Takeuchi added, “I am delighted to share that today Maruti Suzuki has a wide portfolio of vehicles equipped with 6 airbags right from entry segment models like Alto K10, Celerio to hatchbacks like, Swift, Baleno and to premium SUVs like Grand Vitara and Brezza. 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, by far the widest portfolio in the industry.”

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