The Maruti Suzuki Victoris has created a major milestone for India’s largest carmaker by securing a full 5-star safety rating from Global NCAP. Tested under the organization’s latest and most stringent crash protocols, the Victoris achieved top scores in both adult and child occupant protection, making it the second new-generation Maruti model after the Dzire (tested last year) to bag this prestigious rating.
This result highlights Maruti Suzuki’s evolving focus on safety and its proactive approach in voluntarily submitting the Victoris for this tougher assessment.
Global NCAP Statement
Richard Woods, CEO of Global NCAP, praised Maruti’s commitment to safety, saying:
“The five-star Victoris clearly demonstrates Maruti Suzuki’s commitment to improved safety for its new models. It continues the trend set by the Dzire launched last year which also achieved five stars. We warmly welcome Maruti Suzuki’s engagement with the requirements of Global NCAP’s new protocols. The result is a significant vehicle safety victory for motoring consumers in India.”
Key Highlights of the Victoris’ Global NCAP Test
- Adult Occupant Protection: 5 Stars – “Adequate to good” protection for all body regions in frontal and side crash tests.
- Child Occupant Protection: 5 Stars – Full protection for dummies aged 18 months and 3 years in rearward-facing child seats with ISOFIX and support leg.
- Structure and Footwell: Rated stable and capable of withstanding additional loads.
- Side Impact & Pole Test: Full head protection recorded.
- Pedestrian Protection: Meets international standards.
Safety Features of the Maruti Suzuki Victoris
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Feature |
Standard / Optional |
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Airbags |
6 (Standard across variants) |
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) |
Standard |
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Pedestrian Protection |
Standard |
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ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) |
Optional |
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Three-point Seatbelts |
Standard on all seating positions |
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i-Size Child Seat Anchorages (ISOFIX) |
Standard |
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ABS with EBD |
Standard |
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Rear Parking Sensors & Camera |
Standard in higher trims |
Why This Rating Matters
The 5-star result under the new Global NCAP protocol is a big step forward for Indian consumers, who have been increasingly demanding safer cars. It reassures buyers that the Victoris:
- Provides strong structural integrity in crashes
- Equipped with child-safety provisions such as ISOFIX and i-Size anchorages
- Offers globally benchmarked safety through 6 airbags and ESC as standard
- Focuses on modern safety technologies like ADAS in top trims
Market Impact
The Victoris’ Global NCAP milestone strengthens Maruti Suzuki’s position in India’s competitive compact car segment. Safety-conscious buyers, who were earlier drawn to rivals like Tata and Mahindra due to their strong NCAP records, now have a convincing reason to look at Maruti once again.
Combined with its feature-rich cabin, efficient powertrains, and Maruti’s extensive service network, the Victoris emerges as a well-rounded family car with world-class safety credentials.
Conclusion
With the Victoris scoring 5 stars for both adult and child occupant protection, Maruti Suzuki has sent a strong message to the industry and buyers alike: safety is now central to its product strategy. This achievement continues the momentum started with the Dzire and places Maruti shoulder-to-shoulder with the top global players in terms of vehicle safety.
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