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Maruti Suzuki Dzire Earns 5-Star Safety Rating From Global NCAP
Maruti Suzuki's new Dzire has become the first model from the brand to achieve a 5-star safety rating from Global NCAP. The fourth-generation Dzire was crash-tested shortly after its launch in India.
It scored 5 stars for adult occupant protection (AOP) and 4 stars for child occupant protection (COP). This marks a significant improvement in safety standards for Maruti, which had faced criticism for poor safety ratings in the past.
Maruti Dzire Safety Features
The tested Dzire came with 6 airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), and three-point seat belts with reminders for all seats. It also included ISOFIX mounts for rear outboard seats and seat belt pretensioners with load limiters at the front. Additionally, it complied with UN 127 pedestrian protection norms. The model tested was manufactured in India for the domestic market.
The Dzire achieved 31.24 out of 34 points in AOP. The report highlighted good protection for the driver's and passenger's head and neck. However, chest protection was marginal for the driver but adequate for the front passenger. Both bodyshell and footwell areas were rated stable, capable of withstanding further loads.
Child Occupant Protection
In COP tests, the Dzire scored 39.20 out of 42 points. The forward-facing child seat for a 3-year-old, secured using ISOFIX anchorages, prevented excessive forward movement during frontal impacts, offering full head and chest protection but limited neck protection. The rearward-facing seat for an 18-month-old provided full head protection during frontal impacts.
The side impact test showed good protection for head, chest, abdomen, and pelvis areas. In the side pole impact test, while head, abdomen, and pelvis protections were good, chest protection was marginal. ESC performance met Global NCAP's requirements.
Global NCAP's Perspective
David Ward from Towards Zero Foundation commented on this achievement: "The new Dzire's 5-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." He expressed optimism that Maruti would maintain this high safety standard across their range.
The third-generation Dzire had previously received only a 2-star rating in both adult and child occupant protection tests. Its bodyshell and footwell area were deemed unstable then. This improvement reflects Maruti Suzuki's response to increasing safety awareness among Indian consumers.
However, one drawback noted was that the front passenger airbag cannot be disconnected if a rearward-facing CRS is installed on the front passenger seat. This limitation resulted in some point deductions during testing.
This milestone highlights Maruti Suzuki's commitment to enhancing vehicle safety standards in India. By achieving such high ratings with the new Dzire, they set a precedent that could influence future models' safety features across their lineup.
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