New Delhi – India’s most beloved compact sedan just got a serious glow-up—no, not a new chrome grille or fancy DRLs, but something that truly matters: a full 5-star safety rating from Bharat NCAP. Yes, Maruti Suzuki’s All-New Dzire has officially become India’s first sedan to ace the country’s newly implemented Bharat NCAP crash tests. And no, your old Dzire with the seat covers and bobblehead won’t qualify retroactively.
The honour was handed over by none other than Shri Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways, who appeared visibly thrilled that a car made for the masses finally meets global safety benchmarks. “Made in India, tested for India, and now ready to protect India,” he beamed while presenting the certificate.
If you thought this was a one-time wonder, hold onto your steering wheels—Maruti isn’t just basking in the crash test glory. The company has announced that every single model, across all variants, will feature 6 airbags as standard by the end of this year. From the humble Alto K10 to the premium Invicto, it’s airbags for all—Maruti’s take on minimum josh, maximum josh.
And that’s not all. Already ahead of regulatory deadlines (who even does that?), Maruti Suzuki has ESP+ (Electronic Stability Program) as standard across its entire portfolio—yes, even your Uber guy’s WagonR has it now.
Shri Gadkari lauded this proactive shift, calling it a “significant stride” in making Indian roads safer, before gently reminding everyone that airbags can’t save you from bad driving decisions. Seatbelts, traffic rules, and not using the phone while driving remain non-negotiable, he added.
Maruti Suzuki’s MD & CEO, Hisashi Takeuchi, called the 5-star rating a “prestigious milestone,” thanking the Government and test agencies for their efforts, and assuring customers that being budget-friendly doesn’t mean being basic on safety anymore.
Built on Suzuki’s fifth-gen HEARTECT platform, the new Dzire and Baleno now pack more than just fuel efficiency and resale value—they come armored with active and passive safety features, ready to tackle India’s potholes, people, and the occasional flying coconut.
The Dzire has gone from “kitna deti hai?” to “kitna bachati hai?”
It’s not just a car—it’s a crash-tested, feature-loaded, safety-certified statement that says: “I care about my family, and also my insurance premium.”
