{"id":67108,"date":"2025-12-23T16:33:01","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T11:03:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/?p=67108"},"modified":"2026-01-29T11:05:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T05:35:49","slug":"global-ncap-crash-test-discontinued-maruti-ciaz-scores-just-1-star-in-safety-rating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/global-ncap-crash-test-discontinued-maruti-ciaz-scores-just-1-star-in-safety-rating\/","title":{"rendered":"Global NCAP Crash Test: Discontinued Maruti Ciaz Scores Just 1-Star in Safety Rating"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"clean-word-content\"><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67112\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maruti-Ciaz-Gets-1-Star-in-Global-NCAP-Crash-Test.webp\" alt=\"Global NCAP Crash Test: Discontinued Maruti Ciaz Scores Just 1-Star in Safety Rating \" width=\"1440\" height=\"720\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maruti-Ciaz-Gets-1-Star-in-Global-NCAP-Crash-Test.webp 1440w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maruti-Ciaz-Gets-1-Star-in-Global-NCAP-Crash-Test-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maruti-Ciaz-Gets-1-Star-in-Global-NCAP-Crash-Test-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maruti-Ciaz-Gets-1-Star-in-Global-NCAP-Crash-Test-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maruti-Ciaz-Gets-1-Star-in-Global-NCAP-Crash-Test-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/p> <p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/maruti-suzuki-cars\/ciaz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maruti Suzuki Ciaz<\/a> has recently been tested by Global NCAP, even after the sedan has been discontinued in India. The results reveal a 1 star rating for Adult Occupant Protection and a 3 star rating for Child Occupant Protection. This crash test assessment applies to the Indian market and provides important safety insights for current owners and second hand buyers<\/p> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Crash Test Overview<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h2> <p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67111\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/04-27.webp\" alt=\"Global NCAP Crash Test: Discontinued Maruti Ciaz Overview\" width=\"1400\" height=\"720\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/04-27.webp 1400w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/04-27-300x154.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/04-27-1024x527.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/04-27-768x395.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/04-27-150x77.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/p> <p>The tested Ciaz model weighs 1,260 kg and was evaluated in 2025. The car scored 20.86 out of 34 points for adult occupant safety and 28.57 out of 49 points for child safety reflecting its protective capability in simulated crash scenarios. The sedan is built in India and these results are valid for vehicles sold in the domestic market<\/p> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Adult Occupant Protection: Key Findings<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h2> <p>In the frontal offset deformable barrier test the head and neck protection for both driver and front passenger was rated as good. However the driver\u2019s chest received a marginal rating, while the passenger\u2019s chest protection was adequate. 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This instability played a major role in limiting the Ciaz to a 1 star rating for adult occupants<\/p> <p>In the side impact test head and pelvis protection were rated good, abdomen protection was adequate, and chest protection was weak. The side pole impact test was not performed because the car does not offer side head protection, even as an optional feature<\/p> <p>Planning a Trip? Check Fuel Cost for your next trip with <a id=\"menur1gus\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/fuel-calculator\" href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/fuel-calculator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link Fuel Calculator\">Fuel Calculator<\/a> on CarOnPhone.<\/p> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Safety Features in Maruti Ciaz<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h2> <p>The Ciaz comes equipped with Electronic Stability Control as standard which meets Global NCAP performance requirements. Seatbelt reminders for front occupants are also included. However the absence of side and curtain airbags and advanced safety assist technologies limited the overall adult safety score<\/p> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Child Occupant Protection: Performance Overview<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h2> <p>Child safety performance was relatively better, earning the sedan a 3 star rating. In the frontal impact test both the 18-month-old and 3 year-old child dummies in rear facing ISOFIX seats were fully protected, with no head contact observed. Side impact protection for children was also rated good<\/p>    <div id=\"ad-1778832967-Oe4KZY-container\"\r\n         class=\"comman-ads-container\"\r\n         style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 728px; min-height: 50px; margin: 10px auto; display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; overflow: hidden;\">\r\n\r\n        <!-- Loader -->\r\n        <div class=\"comman-ads-loader\" style=\"position: absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:100%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; z-index:2;flex-direction: column;\">\r\n            <div style=\"width:32px; height:32px; border:3px solid #e5e7eb; border-top:3px solid #9ca3af; border-radius:50%; animation: spin 1s linear infinite;\"><\/div>\r\n            <span style=\"background-color: white;border: 1px solid #d1d5db;border-radius: 4px;padding: 2px 8px;font-size: 9px;color: #6b7280;font-weight: 600;letter-spacing: 1px;text-transform: uppercase;\">AD<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <!-- AdSense Ad -->\r\n        <ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n             id=\"ad-1778832967-Oe4KZY\"\r\n             style=\"display:inline-block; width:728px; height:90px; background: transparent;\"\r\n             data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8418398772512966\"\r\n             data-ad-slot=\"8897589148\"><\/ins>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <script>\r\n        (function(){\r\n            const container = document.getElementById('ad-1778832967-Oe4KZY-container');\r\n            const ad = document.getElementById('ad-1778832967-Oe4KZY');\r\n            const loader = container.querySelector('.comman-ads-loader');\r\n            const sizeWeb = [728, 90];\r\n            const sizeMobile = [320, 50];\r\n            const breakpoint = 768;\r\n\r\n            \/\/ Load AdSense script if not already loaded\r\n            if (!document.querySelector('script[src*=\"adsbygoogle\"]')) {\r\n                const script = document.createElement('script');\r\n                script.async = true;\r\n                script.src = 'https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js';\r\n                script.crossOrigin = 'anonymous';\r\n                script.setAttribute('data-ad-client', 'ca-pub-8418398772512966');\r\n                document.head.appendChild(script);\r\n            }\r\n\r\n            \/\/ Function to switch sizes based on viewport\r\n            function updateAdSize() {\r\n                const isMobile = window.innerWidth <= breakpoint;\r\n                const currentSize = isMobile ? sizeMobile : sizeWeb;\r\n                ad.style.width = currentSize[0] + 'px';\r\n                ad.style.height = currentSize[1] + 'px';\r\n                container.style.maxWidth = currentSize[0] + 'px';\r\n                container.style.height = currentSize[1] + 'px';\r\n            }\r\n\r\n            updateAdSize();\r\n            window.addEventListener('resize', updateAdSize);\r\n\r\n             \/\/ Push Ad with safety check\r\n            function pushAd() {\r\n                try {\r\n                    const uninitializedAds = document.querySelectorAll('.adsbygoogle:not([data-adsbygoogle-status])');\r\n                    if (uninitializedAds.length > 0) {\r\n                        (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n                    }\r\n                } catch(e) {\r\n                    console.warn('AdSense push failed', e);\r\n                    container.style.display = 'none'; \/\/ hide on error\r\n                }\r\n            }\r\n\r\n            pushAd();\r\n\r\n            \/\/ Check if ad loaded successfully\r\n            let checks = 0;\r\n            const interval = setInterval(() => {\r\n                const iframe = ad.querySelector('iframe');\r\n                if ((iframe && iframe.offsetHeight > 0) || ad.innerHTML.trim().length > 200) {\r\n                    loader.style.display = 'none'; \/\/ hide loader\r\n                    clearInterval(interval);\r\n                }\r\n                checks++;\r\n                if (checks > 16) { \/\/ after 8s hide\r\n                    loader.style.display = 'none';\r\n                    clearInterval(interval);\r\n                }\r\n            }, 1000);\r\n\r\n        })();\r\n    <\/script>\r\n\r\n    <style>\r\n        @keyframes spin { 100% { transform: rotate(360deg); } }\r\n    <\/style>\r\n     <p>Despite this some limitations affected the child safety score: absence of ISOFIX mounts on the front passenger seat, lack of a passenger airbag cut off switch and failure of child restraint installation in the rear centre seat<\/p> <p>Dash Light On? Identify the issue quickly with our <a id=\"menur1guv\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/warning-lights\" href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/warning-lights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link Car Warning Light Guide\">Car Warning Light Guide<\/a>.<\/p> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Relevance for Owners and Second-Hand Buyers<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h2> <p>Although Maruti Ciaz is no longer sold in showrooms many units continue to be used on Indian roads. Its strong past sales mean the sedan remains popular in the used car market. 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