- The fourth-generation Dzire sedan becomes the first-ever Maruti Suzuki model to achieve top markets in Global NCAP tests.
Ahead of its launch on November 11, the fourth-generation Maruti Suzuki Dzire has achieved a major milestone of receiving a five-star Global NCAP crash test rating. The 2024 Maruti Dzire is now the first and only model from the manufacturer to score top marks in the Global NCAP tests. A slew of safety features on the model has helped the sedan achieve a perfect rating for adult occupation and a near-perfect four-star rating for child occupants.
The new Dzire comes with six airbags as standard apart from several other safety-related highlights like Electronic Stability Control (ESC), ABS with EBD and 360-degree camera.
As per a press release by Global NCAP, Maruti Suzuki had voluntarily submitted its fourth-generation Dzire for the crash tests which assess vehicles on the basis of frontal and side impact protection, ESC as well as pedestrian protection and side pole impact protection. While Maruti Suzuki models have not fared too well in these tests in the past, prompting officials from the company to previously state that Maruti models meet with Indian safety standards, the Dzire’s performance in the Global NCAP tests is likely to go a long way in adding to the vehicle’s desirability. “The new Dzire’s five 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. Global NCAP warmly welcomes this milestone voluntary test result,” said David Ward, Executive President of the Towards Zero Foundation. “We are optimistic that going forward Maruti will seek to achieve this high level of safety performance across their model range. If they do, it will be a vehicle safety game changer for Indian consumers.”
What is the crash rating of Maruti Suzuki Dzire?
According to information shared by Global NCAP about the Dzire crash tests, it was found that the structure and footwell area were rated as stable, and can withstand further loadings. There is also a reference to the three point belts in all seating positions and i-Size anchorages which have been included as standard.
The crash tests found that the ‘adult’ dummy used during the process had full protection while the ‘child’ dummy had good protection to head and chest. Side impact protection for child occupants showed full protection.
Interestingly, the previous-generation Dzire had managed a paltry two-star crash test rating from Global NCAP. The outgoing model that was tested in the past offered only two frontal airbags and ESC as standard, and the structure and footwell area were rated as unstable. Even the side-impact tests had revealed weak protection to the chest of the dummy in the vehicle.
(This is a breaking news development. More details are being added to this report)
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First Published Date: 08 Nov 2024, 13:44 PM IST
