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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
