Dzire Becomes the Safest Sedan with Dual 5-Star Safety Ratings

News Highlights

• Dzire becomes India's FIRST sedan to score 5-star in BNCAP for all trims
• This 4-gen model also received a 5-star Global NCAP rating
• The latest Maruti Suzuki Dzire starts at Rs. 6.79 lacs (ex-showroom)

The November 2024-launched 4th Generation Maruti Suzuki Dzire has become the first sedan in India to receive a 5-star safety rating from the Bharat NCAP. The 5-star rating applies to all variants of the latest Dzire.

The Dzire has also secured a 5-star rating in the Global NCAP (GNCAP) crash tests in November 2024. This milestone will help Maruti Suzuki to counter the narrative of safety compromises in their cars. 

This car competes in the highly competitive sub-4 meter sedans in the Indian market. It rivals with Hyundai Aura, Tata Tigor, and Honda Amaze.

Details of the 4th Gen Maruti Suzuki Dzire Bharat NCAP (BNCAP) Test

The 4th-gen Maruti Suzuki Dzire has set a new benchmark by becoming the first sedan in India to achieve a 5-star safety rating from BNCAP. This is also significant because this is the only Maruti Suzuki car to date that holds a 5-star rating from both Global NCAP (GNCAP) and Bharat NCAP.

The Dzire's strong structural integrity (Heartect platform) plus a suite of active and passive safety features contributed to this performance. The standardized 6 airbags played a crucial role, particularly in side impact scenarios. Here's a breakdown of its performance in the BNCAP tests:

Adult Occupant Protection (AOP)

Rating: 5 Stars

Score: 29.46 points out of a maximum of 32.00

Frontal Offset Deformable Barrier Test (Score: 14.17/16.00)

Driver: Head, neck, pelvis, thighs, and feet protection were rated "good." Chest protection was rated "marginal," and tibias were "adequate."

Co-driver: Head, neck, pelvis, thighs, and left tibia protection were "good," while chest and right tibia protection were "adequate."

Side Movable Deformable Barrier Test (Score: 15.29/16.00)

Driver: Head, abdomen, and pelvis protection were "good," with chest protection rated "adequate."

Side Pole Impact Test: The car offered "good" protection to the occupants.

Bodyshell Integrity: Rated as stable, capable of withstanding further loads.

Child Occupant Protection (COP)

Rating: 5 Stars

Score: 41.57 points out of a maximum of 49.00

Dynamic Test Score: 23.57 out of 24.00 (excellent performance here).

Child Restraint System (CRS) Installation Score: A perfect 12.00 out of 12.00, highlighting the ease and effectiveness of installing child seats.

Vehicle Assessment Score: 6.00 out of 13.00, which evaluates safety assist features for child protection.

Protection for Child Dummies: In both frontal and side impact tests, the child restraint systems (for an 18-month-old rearward-facing and a 3-year-old forward-facing dummy) provided robust protection, preventing head exposure in the crashes.

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Safety features of the 4th Gen Maruti Suzuki Dzire

The 4th-gen Dzire is a significant step up from the 3rd-gen model. It's powered by a new engine and gets an upgraded safety system. The previous generation Dzire had a 2-star GNCAP rating.

Here is an overview of its safety features across all variants:

• 6 Airbags as Standard
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC): Maintaining vehicle stability during sudden maneuvers or slippery conditions
• Hill Hold Assist: Prevents the car from rolling backward on inclines.
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD): Prevents wheel lock-up during braking and optimally distributes braking force.
• ISOFIX Child Seat Anchor Points: Mounts for secure installation of child seats.
• 3-Point Seatbelts for All 5 Occupants: Ensuring that even the rear middle passenger has a proper restraint.
• Seatbelt Reminders for All Occupants: Audio-visual warnings if seatbelts are not fastened.
• Reverse Parking Sensors: Aid in safe parking.
• High-Speed Warning Alert: Notifies the driver if exceeding certain speed limits.
• Rear Defogger: Improves rear visibility in adverse weather conditions.

These features are available in select variants:

• 360-Degree Surround View Camera
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• Rear Parking Camera