Maruti Suzuki has taken a significant step toward enhancing road safety in India by updating its popular models, the Ertiga and Baleno, with six airbags as standard across all variants. This move aligns with the government's focus on making Indian roads safer and gives buyers added peace of mind while maintaining the vehicles’ value-for-money positioning.
Aligning with Government Safety Initiatives
Earlier, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) announced that all new passenger vehicles must come with six airbags by October 2025. Moving proactively, Maruti Suzuki has joined brands like Toyota, which recently updated the Glanza with six airbags, in ensuring that its popular hatchback Baleno and MPV Ertiga comply well ahead of the deadline.
What Has Changed?
- Six airbags now standard across all Ertiga and Baleno variants.
- Safety features like ESC, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX mounts continue as standard.
- Marginal price hike: Ertiga prices have increased by around 1.4%, while Baleno prices have risen by approximately 0.5%.
These updates align the models with other Maruti Suzuki offerings like the Swift, Brezza, Dzire, WagonR, and Grand Vitara, which have moved toward enhanced standard safety features.
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Updated Prices: Ertiga
Here’s how the Ertiga pricing has changed post the safety update:
|
Variant |
Old Price |
New Price |
|
LXi (O) |
₹8,96,500 |
₹9,09,051 |
|
VXi (O) |
₹10,05,500 |
₹10,19,577 |
|
VXi (O) CNG |
₹11,00,499 |
₹11,15,906 |
|
ZXi (O) |
₹11,15,500 |
₹11,31,117 |
|
VXi AT |
₹11,45,500 |
₹11,61,537 |
|
ZXi+ |
₹11,85,500 |
₹12,02,097 |
|
ZXi (O) CNG |
₹12,10,501 |
₹12,27,448 |
|
ZXi AT |
₹12,55,500 |
₹12,73,077 |
|
ZXi AT |
₹13,25,500 |
₹13,44,057 |
Updated Prices: Baleno
Baleno pricing after the six-airbag update:
|
Variant |
Old Price |
New Price |
|
Sigma |
₹6,70,000 |
₹6,73,350 |
|
Delta |
₹7,54,000 |
₹7,57,770 |
|
Delta AT |
₹8,04,000 |
₹8,08,020 |
|
Delta CNG |
₹8,44,000 |
₹8,48,220 |
|
Zeta |
₹8,47,000 |
₹8,51,235 |
|
Zeta AT |
₹8,97,000 |
₹9,01,485 |
|
Zeta CNG |
₹9,37,000 |
₹9,41,685 |
|
Alpha |
₹9,42,000 |
₹9,46,710 |
|
Alpha AT |
₹9,92,000 |
₹9,96,960 |
Why This Matters for Buyers
- Enhanced safety at an accessible price for families and daily commuters.
- Future-ready compliance with government norms, reducing future upgrade concerns.
- Improved value proposition for two of India’s most popular cars in their respective segments.
Conclusion
Maruti Suzuki has made six airbags standard on the Ertiga and Baleno, and it is setting new standards for safety in value MPV and hatchback categories. This move only enhances the trust of a Maruti customer in the safety aspects of the company, and it makes these cars even more value for money in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
If you are intending to upgrade to a vehicle that is more safe but still practical and efficient, the latest safety design, components and structural standards to the Maruti Ertiga and Baleno further enhances your buying opportunities.
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