Low Global NCAP safety-rated cars in India
New Delhi: Maruti Suzuki cars in India have received low safety ratings in the crash tests conducted by Global NCAP. Under the new testing protocols introduced in 2022, several Maruti Suzuki models have shown poor performance, raising concerns about their safety standards. These ratings highlight the need for improvement in vehicle safety measures.
Maruti Suzuki Ignis
The Maruti Suzuki Ignis received a disappointing one-star rating (16.48 out of 34) in the adult occupant protection category and a concerning zero-star rating (3.86 out of 49) in the child occupant protection category, according to Global NCAP. Priced between Rs 5.84 lakh and Rs 8.25 lakh (ex-showroom), the Ignis highlights significant safety concerns that need to be addressed.
Maruti Suzuki S-Presso
The Maruti Suzuki S-Presso, falling within the price range of Rs 4.26 lakh to Rs 6.11 lakh (ex-showroom), received a disappointing one-star rating (20.03 out of 34) in the adult occupant protection category and an alarming zero-star rating (3.52 out of 49) in the child occupant protection category, as per Global NCAP tests. These ratings highlight the urgent need for improved safety standards in the vehicle.
Maruti Suzuki WagonR
Prepare to be astonished by this revelation! Despite its popularity as one of the highest-selling cars in India, the Maruti Suzuki WagonR’s safety ratings are alarmingly poor. It received a meager one-star rating (19.69 out of 34) in the adult occupant protection category and a distressing zero-star rating (3.40 out of 49) in the child occupant protection category, as determined by Global NCAP. With prices ranging from Rs 5.54 lakh to Rs 7.37 lakh (ex-showroom), the WagonR’s safety performance raises significant concerns.
Maruti Suzuki Swift
The Maruti Suzuki Swift, priced from Rs 5.99 lakh to Rs 9.03 lakh (ex-showroom), demonstrated slightly better safety ratings compared to the WagonR. It received one star in both the adult occupant protection category (19.19 out of 34 points) and the child occupant protection category (16.68 out of 49 points). While these ratings show some improvement, there remains room for enhancement in the Swift’s overall safety performance.
Maruti Suzuki Alto K10
The Maruti Suzuki Alto K10, with a price range of Rs 3.99 lakh to Rs 5.96 lakh (ex-showroom), achieved a two-star rating in the adult occupant protection category (21.67 out of 34 points). However, it received a disappointing zero-star rating (3.52 out of 49 points) in the child occupant protection category, highlighting the need for improvements in ensuring child safety within the vehicle.
Source – Global NCAP
The tested models only had two airbags as standard. Besides, they did not have ESC as standard.
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