4-Point Overview: Why This Matters
- First sedan in India tested under Bharat NCAP — and it aced it!
- 5-star safety rating with high scores for both adult and child occupant protection.
- Safety features like 6 airbags, ESC, and ISOFIX are now standard across all variants.
- Surpasses competitors like Tata Tigor, Hyundai Aura, and Honda Amaze, most of which are yet to be tested.
Introduction
For over a decade, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire has ruled Indian roads with its unmatched reliability, comfort, and fuel efficiency. But now, it’s raising the bar on a whole new front — safety. The all-new Dzire has achieved a 5-star rating from Bharat NCAP, becoming the first sedan in India to do so. That’s right — your trusted compact sedan is now one of the safest cars in its class.
Main Body: A Giant Leap in Safety for Maruti Suzuki
The Bharat New Car Assessment Program (BNCAP) is India’s own crash test standard, designed to evaluate cars sold in the country based on real-world conditions. When the Maruti Dzire entered the crash test lab, few expected it to come out with flying colours — but that’s exactly what it did.
The latest-gen Dzire scored:
- 29.46 out of 32 points in Adult Occupant Protection (AOP)
- 41.57 out of 49 points in Child Occupant Protection (COP)
This performance reflects not just good engineering, but a clear shift in Maruti Suzuki’s approach toward safety — and it’s a win for Indian families.
Safety Equipment: Standard, Not Optional
Maruti has equipped even the base LXI variant of the Dzire with an impressive suite of safety features, ensuring that no buyer is left behind.
Here’s what you get across all Dzire variants:
| Standard Safety Features | Available In |
|---|---|
| 6 Airbags | All variants |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | All variants |
| Hill Hold Assist | All variants |
| ABS with EBD | All variants |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | All variants |
| Reverse Parking Sensors | All variants |
| Rear Defogger | All variants |
| Overspeed Alert | All variants |
| 3-point Seatbelts for All Seats | All variants |
Clearly, this is a sedan that’s built to protect — not just perform.
How Did It Perform in Crash Tests?
- In frontal crash tests, protection for the driver and co-driver’s head, neck, thighs, and feet was rated ‘Good’.
- In side impact tests, all areas scored top marks, with only the chest rated ‘Adequate’.
- For child safety, Maruti used top-rated child restraint systems, scoring 23.57/24 in dynamic tests and a perfect 12/12 for installation.
What About Rivals?
Among compact sedans, the Dzire now stands tallest in safety. Its closest competitor, the Tata Tigor, got 4 stars in Global NCAP testing, while Hyundai Aura and Honda Amaze have not been tested under Bharat NCAP or Global NCAP recently. With this new rating, the Dzire sets a new benchmark.
Conclusion: Safety Finally Meets Style and Value
In a market where budget often trumps safety, Maruti Suzuki’s move with the Dzire is both bold and commendable. By offering a 5-star-rated sedan with comprehensive safety across all variants, it has changed the conversation around compact sedans in India. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a family-oriented commuter, the new Dzire proves that safety doesn’t have to come at a premium — it can, and should, come standard.