In a historic accomplishment for the compact sedan segment in India, the Maruti Dzire has received a full 5-star safety rating in the recent crash tests of the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (BNCAP). Not only is the Dzire the first sedan evaluated under the new Indian crash safety regulations, it surpasses expectations and shows Maruti Suzuki's reinvigorated approach to safety.
From stellar crash test scores to robust standard safety equipment, the latest-generation Dzire raises the bar for budget-friendly sedans in India. Here's a breakdown of what makes this achievement so significant.
Setting the Benchmark: BNCAP Scores Explained
The Maruti Dzire scored 29.46 out of 32 in adult occupant protection (AOP) and 41.57 out of 49 in child occupant protection (COP). These results translate into a 5-star safety rating, not just in the BNCAP but also in the Global NCAP tests conducted last year, making the Dzire one of the safest sedans in its class.
Highlights from BNCAP Testing:
- Adult Occupant Protection (AOP): 29.46/32
- Child Occupant Protection (COP): 41.57/49
- Rating Valid for All Trims: From the base LXI to top-end variants
This uniform rating is particularly important as many cars in the market limit key safety features to higher trims. In contrast, the Dzire maintains consistency across its entire range.
Comprehensive Safety Features
BNCAP tested the base LXI variant of the Maruti Dzire, and even at this entry-level, it packs an impressive list of standard safety equipment.
Standard Safety Kit Includes:
- 6 Airbags
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Hill Hold Assist
- ABS with EBD
- ISOFIX Child Seat Anchors
- 3-point Seatbelts with Reminders
- Rear Parking Sensors
- Overspeed Alerts
- Rear Defogger
By making these features standard, Maruti ensures that every Dzire owner, regardless of trim level, gets the same level of occupant protection.
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In-Depth Crash Test Performance
Frontal Offset Deformable Barrier Test – 14.17/16
In this test, the Maruti Dzire showed:
- Good protection for driver’s head, neck, pelvis, thighs, and feet
- Marginal to adequate protection for chest and tibias
- Co-driver side showed similar high levels of safety
Side Impact Test – 15.29/16
When tested for side collisions:
- The driver received 'Good' ratings for nearly all body parts
- Chest protection scored ‘Adequate’, with all other areas rated well
These scores confirm that the Dzire offers not just superficial safety but a well-rounded crash structure capable of absorbing and distributing impact forces effectively.
Child Occupant Protection
The Maruti Dzire also shone in tests related to child safety, an area often overlooked in this segment.
Child Safety Scores:
- Dynamic Test: 23.57/24
- CRS Installation: 12/12
- Vehicle Assessment: 6/13
With dedicated ISOFIX anchor points and an excellent score for dynamic crash performance, the Dzire proves that it caters to family safety just as much as it does to fuel efficiency and daily usability.
Why This Matters for Indian Car Buyers
In the last few years, awareness of consumer behavioral change for vehicle safety has increased. Newer, visible testing protocols like BNCAP have paved the way for testing protocols that expose all vehicles to testing with visible results. The 5-star safety ratings for the Maruti Suzuki Dzire add to the already compelling nature of the model and in many ways, place it as a leader in this segment.
For a car that is historically associated with reliability, value, and fuel efficiency, this defining moment elevates the Dzire to a whole new place- where safety is compared to sensibility.
Final Thoughts
The Maruti Dzire is also among the sturdiest compact sedans to be realistic in India in the present situation, it has a full-load 5-star BNCAP safety, it has a suite of standard features and consistent crashing performance across variants.
So for all those buyers wanting a peace of mind without breaking the bank, the Dzire finally offers more than just superb mileage and low running costs, it now offers a reassuring standard of safety.
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