Maruti Suzuki Dzire becomes India's first sedan to secure 5-Star Bharat NCAP safety rating
The All-New Dzire, along with the New Age Baleno (which secured a 4-star Bharat NCAP rating), is built on Suzuki's 5th-generation HEARTECT platform. It features a host of safety enhancements, including six airbags, Electronic Stability Program+ (ESP), ABS with EBD, Hill Hold Assist, 360 view camera, and Isofix child seat anchorages, among others.Maruti Suzuki's Managing Director and CEO, Hisashi Takeuchi, expressed gratitude for the government's safety initiatives. 'Bharat NCAP empowers Indian customers to make informed decisions, and we are honored that the Dzire has set a new precedent,' he said. Takeuchi also confirmed that all 18 Maruti Suzuki models currently offer ESP as standard—an industry-first in India.advertisementWith growing emphasis on road safety, Maruti Suzuki's safety approach marks a paradigm shift in the Indian auto sector, prioritising occupant protection as a core design principle.Subscribe to Auto Today Magazine
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