As per the latest test results declared by BNCAP, Maruti Dzire has achieved overall 5 star rating in the safety crash test.
- Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) – 5 star
- Child Occupant Protection (COP) – 5 star
It’s a huge news for Maruti and its owners as Maruti Suzuki Dzire becomes the first Maruti model to secure a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating—marking a significant shift for the brand. This makes Maruti Dzire, one of the safest car in India.
🚗 What Is Bharat NCAP?
Bharat NCAP (BNCAP) is India’s official vehicle safety assessment program, launched in October 2023. It evaluates how well cars protect occupants in crash scenarios and encourages manufacturers to enhance safety features.
🧪 Crash Tests Conducted Under BNCAP (June 2025)
| Test Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Frontal Offset Crash Test | 64 km/h speed, 40% offset, into deformable barrier (like Euro NCAP) |
| Side Impact Crash Test | 50 km/h lateral collision from a movable deformable barrier |
| Pole Side Impact (optional) | For cars with side/head airbags – test at 29 km/h into a rigid pole |
| Pedestrian Protection | Evaluated if the car offers features to minimize injury to pedestrians |
| ESC & Seatbelt Reminder Check | Mandatory for 5-star rating eligibility |
🛡️ Global NCAP Crash Test Results: Maruti Dzire (2024)
| Test Category | Old Dzire (~pre‑2024) | New Dzire (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) | ⭐⭐ (22.22 / 34) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (31.24 / 34) — good head/neck, marginal chest for driver, adequate for passenger timesofindia.indiatimes.com+15cardekho.com+15auto.hindustantimes.com+15 |
| Child Occupant Protection (COP) | ⭐⭐ (24.45 / 49) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (39.20 / 49) — strong frontal & side, some neck vulnerability |
| Bodyshell Integrity | Unstable | Stable — capable of withstanding further loadings |
| Frontal & Side Crash | — | Good head/chest/abdomen/pelvis protection; side pole chest marginal |
| Safety Equipment | Limited (2 airbags, ESC) | 6 airbags, ESC, ABS+EBD, seatbelt reminders, ISOFIX, pedestrian protection |
Dzire had secured 5 stars in the AOP and 4 stars in the COP last year’s Global NCAP crash testing.
AskAutoExpert team feel this test result will add to the confidence of people looking to buy Maruti Dzire specifically and Maruti cars in General. This will lead to boost in the sales of the Maruti cars.
In the next article, we will see more details about how BNCAP tests are conducted and how they differ from GNCAP.
Drive Safe!
