Maruti Suzuki just surprised everyone by achieving its first 5 Star Safety Rating at the Global NCAP with the upcoming all-new, Dzire.
The Maruti Suzuki New Dzire has received a five-star safety rating in Adult Occupant Protection and a four-star rating in Child Occupant Protection from Global NCAP. With stable body integrity, effective electronic stability control, and comprehensive child restraint support, the Dzire demonstrates a high level of occupant safety.
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New Maruti Dzire – Adult Occupant Protection [AOP]
In the Adult Occupant Protection evaluation, the Maruti Suzuki New Dzire achieved a score of 31.24 out of 34 points. The frontal impact test showed that the driver’s and passenger’s head and neck protection were rated as good. The driver’s chest received marginal protection, while the passenger’s chest protection was rated as adequate. Both the driver’s and passenger’s knees showed adequate protection, with no hazardous structures identified behind the dashboard.
In the side impact test, the Dzire offered good protection for the head, chest, abdomen, and pelvis areas. The body shell maintained its integrity during testing, rated as stable, and is capable of withstanding additional loadings. During the side pole impact test, head, abdomen, and pelvis protection were rated as good, although the chest showed only marginal protection.
The Dzire is equipped with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) as standard, meeting Global NCAP’s requirements. Additionally, Seat Belt Reminder (SBR) is included for both front and rear seating positions. These features contributed to its overall five-star safety rating.
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New Maruti Dzire – Child Occupant Protection [COP]
In the Child Occupant Protection assessment, the Dzire scored 39 out of 49 points. The child seat for a 3-year-old was installed facing forward with ISOFIX and a top tether, providing full protection during frontal and side impacts. The rearward-facing seat for an 18-month-old also provided comprehensive protection in frontal impacts, effectively preventing head exposure.
ISOFIX anchorage is standard on the outboard seats of the second row, enabling secure installation of child restraint systems. The vehicle met all the requirements for child safety, achieving an impressive four-star rating in this category.
Statement from Executive President of the Towards Zero Foundation
“The new Dzire’s five star rating sets a significant safety benchmark for Maruti Suzuki compared to the previous version of this model and others from Maruti we have tested. Global NCAP warmly welcomes this milestone voluntary test result. We are optimistic that going forward Maruti will seek to achieve this high level of safety performance across their model range. If they do, it will be a vehicle safety game changer for Indian consumers.”
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Final Thoughts
The Maruti Suzuki New Dzire’s impressive safety ratings highlight a significant step forward in prioritizing occupant protection for both adults and children. With its stable body structure, inclusion of essential safety features like ESC and SBR, and reliable child seat anchorage options, the Dzire sets a new benchmark in its segment. This robust performance not only reflects Maruti Suzuki’s commitment to meeting global safety standards but also adds substantial value for safety-conscious buyers in India.
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