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India.com
31-07-2025
- Automotive
- India.com
India's Top 5 Safest Cars In 2025 - Check Bharat NCAP Ratings And AOP Scores
english 2939356 India's Top 5 Safest Cars: Indian car buyers are increasingly prioritizing safety these days. To help them choose the safest options, the government launched the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP) in 2023, which has crash-tested 20 cars to date. Here are the top 5 safest cars as per adult occupant protection (AOP) scores in Bharat NCAP crash tests, ranked in ascending order.
Mint
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- Mint
Maruti Suzuki hikes Baleno, Ertiga prices after making 6 airbags standard
Maruti Suzuki India has announced a price hike for two of its popular models, the Baleno and Ertiga, following the introduction of six airbags as a standard safety feature. The revised pricing, effective immediately, reflects an average increase of up to 1.4 per cent, the company stated in a regulatory filing on Wednesday. According to the automaker, the inclusion of additional airbags has led to a 1.4 per cent rise in the ex-showroom price of the Ertiga, while the Baleno will see a more modest increase of 0.5 per cent. Post-hike, the Baleno, a premium hatchback, now ranges from ₹ 6.7 lakh to ₹ 9.92 lakh, whereas the Ertiga, a popular multi-purpose vehicle, is priced between ₹ 8.97 lakh and ₹ 13.25 lakh (ex-showroom). The move aligns with growing consumer demand for enhanced in-car safety features, as well as stricter vehicle safety norms in India. Meanwhile, it was reported last month that the Baleno recently achieved notable results in the latest round of crash testing conducted under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP). The model secured a four-star rating for adult occupant protection and a three-star rating for child safety. The Baleno was assessed in two configurations, one equipped with six airbags and another with just two. The six-airbag variant earned 26.52 out of 32 points for adult protection, slightly outperforming the two-airbag version, which received 24.04 points. Interestingly, both models scored an identical 34.81 out of 49 in child occupant protection. In the Frontal Offset Deformable Barrier Test, both versions scored 11.54 out of 16. However, results varied in the Side Movable Deformable Barrier Test, where the two-airbag version surprisingly outperformed the six-airbag model, registering 14.99 points compared to 12.50. Despite the mixed results in side-impact assessments, the Baleno was lauded for offering a comprehensive range of safety features. These include Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Hill Hold Assist, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), as well as front seatbelts equipped with pre-tensioners and force limiters.
India.com
02-07-2025
- Automotive
- India.com
Toyota Innova HyCross Secures Prestigious 5-Star Safety Rating Under Bharat NCAP
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has achieved a significant milestone with its popular Innova HyCross securing a 5-star safety rating under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP). This top rating, awarded for both adult and child occupant protection, underscores Toyota's steadfast commitment to delivering advanced safety and mobility solutions in India. Built on the robust Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform, the Innova HyCross combines structural rigidity with an extensive suite of active and passive safety features. These include Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) technology with Pre-Collision System, Lane Trace Assist, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Blind Spot Monitor, and Automatic High Beam. Additionally, the MPV comes equipped with six airbags, Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, ABS with EBD, Hill-Start Assist, all-wheel disc brakes, and ISOFIX child seat mounts—ensuring comprehensive protection for all occupants. Commenting on this achievement, Varinder Wadhwa, Vice President, Sales-Service-Used Car Business at TKM, said, 'The 5-star Bharat NCAP rating for the Innova HyCross reaffirms our philosophy of prioritizing safety alongside performance and comfort. We are dedicated to making advanced safety accessible, enhancing trust in the Toyota brand.' Launched in November 2022, the Innova HyCross has swiftly become a favourite among Indian families, crossing 1,35,000 units sold. Its SUV-inspired design, hybrid electric technology, and spacious interiors make it a standout in the segment. This latest accolade not only strengthens Toyota's legacy of Quality, Durability, and Reliability (QDR) but also aligns with India's vision for safer, sustainable, and self-reliant mobility.
India Today
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
Maruti Suzuki Baleno got dual scores in Bharat NCAP crash test. Here's why
The Maruti Suzuki Baleno, one of India's popular premium hatchbacks, has secured two distinct safety ratings in the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP) crash tests, reflecting differences in safety features across its variants. The results, released recently, highlight the impact of additional airbags on the vehicle's safety Baleno was tested in two configurations: one equipped with 2 airbags and another with 6 airbags. The key difference in the BNCAP scores stems from the enhanced safety features in the 6-airbag variant, particularly in adult occupant Occupant Protection (AOP) The 6-airbag variant scored 26.52 out of 32 points (82.88%), earning a 4-star 2-airbag variant scored 24.04 out of 32 points (74.13%), also securing a 4-star higher score for the 6-airbag variant is attributed to the inclusion of side and curtain airbags, which provide superior protection in side-impact and pole tests. Despite the improved score, the 6-airbag variant fell just short of the 27-point threshold required for a 5-star Occupant Protection (COP)Both variants performed identically in child occupant protection, scoring 34.81 out of 49 points, resulting in a 3-star rating. The additional airbags in the 6-airbag variant primarily enhance adult safety and have little impact on child protection metrics, which focus on child seat compatibility and restraint number of airbags in the Baleno varies depending on the variant, but essential safety features such as Electronic Stability Control (ESC), a pedestrian protection system, and seatbelt reminders are offered as standard across the contrast, Maruti Suzuki's Dzire has made history by becoming the first sedan in India to earn a 5-star safety rating under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP).The Dzire achieved an impressive 29.46 out of 32 points for Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and 41.57 out of 49 for Child Occupant Protection (COP).Both the All-New Dzire and the New Age Baleno—which received a 4-star rating under Bharat NCAP—are based on Suzuki's 5th-generation HEARTECT platform. They come equipped with advanced safety features, including six airbags, Electronic Stability Program+ (ESP), ABS with EBD, Hill Hold Assist, a 360-degree camera, and Isofix mounts for child to Auto Today Magazine
India Today
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
Maruti Suzuki Dzire becomes India's first sedan to secure 5-Star Bharat NCAP safety rating
In a significant milestone for automotive safety in India, Maruti Suzuki's Dzire has become the country's first sedan to receive a 5-star safety rating under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP). The certificate was presented by Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin the achievement, Gadkari lauded Maruti Suzuki's commitment to road safety, calling the rating 'a proud moment for India,' and praised the company for fast-tracking the inclusion of six airbags as a standard feature across all vehicle variants by the end of the move by Maruti Suzuki — from entry-level hatchbacks to premium SUVs — sets a new benchmark in vehicle safety and sends a clear message across the industry,' said Gadkari. 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 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 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 to Auto Today Magazine
