Overview

• The Dzire recorded 29.46 out of 32 points for adult occupant protection and 41.57 out of 49 for child safety during Bharat NCAP crash tests.
• Both two- and six-airbag variants of the Baleno secured four-star adult protection ratings, with the six-airbag model achieving higher side-impact scores.
• Ten Maruti Suzuki models already come standard with six airbags and the company plans to extend this feature to its entire passenger vehicle lineup by December 2025.
• Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari praised the Dzire’s top rating and highlighted the programme’s role in empowering buyers with transparent safety information.
• Starting October 1, 2025, all new passenger vehicles in India must be equipped with six airbags, reinforcing the government’s push for stronger safety standards.