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India Today
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
Tata Harrier.ev achieves 5-star safety rating at Bharat NCAP
The recently launched electric avatar of the Tara Harrier has scored a five-star safety rating at the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (Bharat NCAP) in both adult occupant protection (AOP) and child occupant protection (COP) garnered 32.00 points out of 32.00 in the AOP category and 45.00 points out of 49.00 in the COP category. The Tata scored a perfect 16/16 in both frontal and side impact terms of safety, the SUV comes equipped with Level 2 ADAS, offering 20+ features like Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist, and Autonomous Emergency Braking for pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles. The also includes seven airbags (including a knee airbag), ESP with i-VBAC, AVAS, tyre pressure monitoring, rain-sensing wipers, auto headlamps, and SOS calling. The company on June 23 officially revealed the introductory pricing of the Bookings for the rear-wheel drive (RWD) variants will commence from July 2, while pricing for the quad-wheel drive (QWD) variants will be revealed on June 27, below are the variant-wise (ex-showroom) prices of the (RWD)Battery (kWh)Price (Rs, ex-showroom)Adventure65Rs 21.49 lakhAdventure S65Rs 21.99 lakhFearless+65Rs 23.99 lakhFearless+75Rs 24.99 lakhEmpowered75Rs 27.49 lakhThese prices are exclusive of the charger and installation cost. An AC fast charger option is available on a chargeable on Tata Motors' cutting-edge pure electric platform, the delivers a robust 504Nm of torque via its dual-motor all-wheel-drive (AWD) configuration, dubbed Quad Wheel Drive (QWD). This setup propels the SUV from 0 to 100 km/h in a brisk 6.3 seconds, placing it among the fastest in its category. The front motor produces 155.83 bhp (116kW), while the rear generates 234.72 bhp (175kW). A rear-wheel-drive (RWD) variant is also available for those preferring a more conventional drive for off-road adventures, the features six terrain modes—Normal, Grass/Snow, Mud/Gravel, Sand, Rock Crawl, and a customisable mode alongside Off-road Assist, enabling ultra-low-speed driving at just 5 km/h. Enhancing trail visibility, the SUV incorporates a 540-degree Clear View Assist with a transparent mode that displays terrain underneath the vehicle on the infotainment screen. The Ultra Glide Suspension with Frequency Dependent Damping (FDD), along with capable off-road angles (approach: 25.3, departure: 26.4, breakover: 16.6), further elevates its adventure-ready options include 65kWh and 75kWh liquid-cooled packs, with the larger unit certified to offer a range of up to 627 km (ARAI MIDC). In real-world driving, one can expect between 480–505 km, making the SUV suitable for long-distance travel. Charging is swift—250 km of range in just 15 minutes, while a 120kW DC fast charger can top up from 20% to 80% in 25 minutes. Home charging is supported via 7.2kW and 3.3kW AC chargers, and the SUV also enables Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) up to 3.3kW and Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) charging up to the Zenith Suite cabin offers a plush, lounge-like experience with powered and ventilated front seats, a 6-way memory driver seat, and a 4-way power-adjustable front passenger seat. The Power Boss Mode allows the front passenger seat to recline flat, maximizing rear legroom. Additional luxuries include rear comfort headrests, manual rear sunshades, and a voice-enabled panoramic sunroof. The boot offers 502 litres of storage (expandable to 999 litres) and a frunk with 35 litres in AWD and 67 litres in RWD variants. Ambient lighting, responsive to both drive modes and music, adds a refined the introduces several segment-first features. It comes with a 14.53-inch Harman infotainment screen, developed with Samsung, featuring Neo QLED technology, a world-first in automotive displays. Audio is handled by a 10-speaker JBL Black sound system with Dolby Atmos, while the suite offers access to over 25 apps, including music, video, and podcasts. Smart navigation includes spider range mapping and charging station discovery, and DrivePay enables UPI-based in-car payments. The connected car suite offers 55+ features, including remote operations and live charger availability, with a 4-year free highlights include 19-inch aero alloy wheels, LED bi-projector headlamps, sequential turn indicators, and ORVMs with illuminated 'Harrier' logo projection. The SUV is offered in four bold colours: Nainital Nocturne, Empowered Oxide, Pure Grey, and Pristine White—along with a special Stealth Edition featuring matte black paint and a dark-themed interior for a sportier long-term assurance, Tata Motors provides a lifetime battery warranty, reinforcing its commitment to durability, reliability, and customer to Auto Today Magazine- Ends
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Maruti Suzuki's new 'Dzire' secures 5-star safety rating in India
(Corrects paragraph 3 to say Maruti will fit all its models with 6 airbags by the end of fiscal 2026, not April) (Reuters) -Maruti Suzuki secured a five-star safety rating for its popular 'Dzire' small car, India's transport minister said on Wednesday, marking a milestone for the country's largest carmaker that has for long lagged its rivals in safety. Its upgraded 'Dzire' model, launched in November, secured the highest rating of five stars under India's local safety standard, Bharat New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the first such Maruti model to hit the milestone. As part of its efforts to catch up to local rivals, Maruti has said it would fit all its cars with six airbags by the end of fiscal 2026, as Indian buyers seek safer options. Smaller rivals Tata Motors and Mahindra already have several Bharat NCAP five-star rated cars in their lineup. "It's heartening to witness mainstream models setting new benchmarks in vehicle safety," India's Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said in a post on X. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Maruti Suzuki's new 'Dzire' secures 5-star safety rating in India
(Corrects paragraph 3 to say Maruti will fit all its models with 6 airbags by the end of fiscal 2026, not April) (Reuters) -Maruti Suzuki secured a five-star safety rating for its popular 'Dzire' small car, India's transport minister said on Wednesday, marking a milestone for the country's largest carmaker that has for long lagged its rivals in safety. Its upgraded 'Dzire' model, launched in November, secured the highest rating of five stars under India's local safety standard, Bharat New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the first such Maruti model to hit the milestone. As part of its efforts to catch up to local rivals, Maruti has said it would fit all its cars with six airbags by the end of fiscal 2026, as Indian buyers seek safer options. Smaller rivals Tata Motors and Mahindra already have several Bharat NCAP five-star rated cars in their lineup. "It's heartening to witness mainstream models setting new benchmarks in vehicle safety," India's Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said in a post on X.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Mass market compact sedan Maruti Suzuki's Dzire wins 5-star crash rating
KOLKATA: 's Dzire, India's largest-selling compact sedan, was awarded a 5-star rating in the indigenous Bharat New Car Assessment Program (Bharat NCAP). The hatchback Baleno scored a 4-star rating. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Mid-size sedans Skoda Slavia and Volkswagen Virtus also have 5-star crash test ratings from Global NCAP. The move bolsters Maruti Suzuki's drive to improve the safety perception of its vehicles and complements the commitment to equip all its passenger vehicles with six airbags within a year. Currently, 10 models have six airbags as a standard feature across variants, including entry-level cars Alto K10, Celerio, and WagonR. Maruti Suzuki also offers Electronic Stability Program (ESP) as a standard feature across all variants and models. Speaking on the Bharat NCAP results, Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said it was a matter of pride that Made-in-India high-volume mainstream cars achieved exemplary safety ratings. "This (Bharat NCAP) program incorporates rigorous and comprehensive testing and evaluation standards that are comparable with global safety protocols. It is aimed at raising safety awareness among customers in the country," he said. The minister also congratulated the company for its fast-paced adoption of six airbags as standard across all variants of models covering all segments and hoped it would encourage other manufacturers to make six airbags a standard feature across all variants of their models. Maruti Suzuki MD & CEO Hisashi Takeuchi said all 18 models were already equipped with ESP and that they would all have six airbags as standard across variants within a year.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Maruti Suzuki Dzire gets 5-star Bharat NCAP rating
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has received a 5-star safety rating for its All-New Dzire under the Bharat New Car Assessment Program ( Bharat NCAP ). The rating was presented by Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways. Another model, the Baleno, received a 4-star rating under the same testing programme. The new Dzire and the new Baleno are built on Suzuki's 5th generation HEARTECT platform and are equipped with several active and passive safety features . Safety commitment and feature expansion Maruti Suzuki announced its plan to equip all its passenger vehicles with six airbags as a standard feature across all variants within the year. Currently, the company offers ten models with six airbags, including the Alto K10, Celerio, WagonR, Eeco, Swift, Dzire, Brezza, Grand Vitara, Jimny and Invicto. The company also provides Electronic Stability Program+ (ESP) as a standard feature across all variants of its 18 models, a move it states is ahead of current regulatory requirements. Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways, said, 'It gives me immense pride to see Made-in-India high volume mainstream cars achieve exemplary safety ratings under the Bharat New Car Assessment Program. This programme incorporates rigorous and comprehensive testing and evaluation standards that are comparable with global safety protocols. It is aimed at raising safety awareness among customers in the country.' He added, 'I am also pleased to see that Maruti Suzuki has fast-paced adoption of 6 airbags as standard across all variants of models covering all segments. Six airbags from an entry hatchback to a premium SUV is a significant stride by Maruti Suzuki towards vehicle safety. I am sure this will encourage other manufacturers to make 6 airbags a standard feature across all variants of their models.' Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, 'It is heartening to see Hon'ble Minister's passionate and concerted efforts towards road safety. Bharat NCAP brings to India the stringent vehicle testing protocols that will help customers take informed decisions.' He further said, 'Maruti Suzuki has a wide portfolio of vehicles equipped with 6 airbags right from entry segment models like Alto K10 and Celerio to hatchbacks like Swift and Baleno, and to premium SUVs like Grand Vitara and Brezza. Within this year, all models across all variants will have 6 airbags as standard. In addition, well ahead of regulatory requirement, all our 18 models are equipped with Electronic Stability Program+ (ESP), the widest portfolio in the industry.'
