Maruti Suzuki has achieved a new benchmark in safety for vehicles as it now prepares to launch the much-awaited all-new fourth generation Dzire, due for November 11. This model, which arrived at launch in both petrol and CNG variants made history: it is actually the first model from Maruti Suzuki’s portfolio which has received an excellent rating of five stars in crash tests conducted by the GNCAP.
Key Highlights of the 2025 Maruti Suzuki Dzire
- Five-star rating for adult occupant protection in GNCAP crash tests.
- Four-star child occupant rating, the first time four-star for any Maruti Suzuki car.
- Standard safety features include Electronic Stability Control and six airbags.
The much-awaited 2025 Maruti Suzuki Dzire has received five-star ratings in the GNCAP’s tougher crash test assessment before its launch. The Dzire is now the safest car in the Maruti Suzuki arsenal, and the safety milestone achieved is a first for the Maruti Suzuki division. The previous best was the Vitara Brezza from Maruti Suzuki, which had four stars back in 2018 under the less stringent safety protocols.
2025 Maruti Dzire Adult Occupant Protection: Detailed Test Scores
For the new Dzire model, the Global NCAP report is highly satisfactory regarding its performance in the adult occupant protection category. It scored a cumulative of 31.24 out of a maximum scoreable 34. A review of the different parts with the protection levels recorded include:
- Frontal Offset Crash Test: Dzire offered excellent protection of driver’s and passenger’s head and neck. Driver chest was marginal and the chest of passenger received adequate protection.
- Knee and Tibia Protection: Both the driver’s and front passenger’s knees were well-protected, with adequate protection for their tibias.
- Structural Stability: The bodyshell and footwell area of the Dzire were rated stable, capable of withstanding additional impact without compromising occupant safety.
High scores have also been obtained in the side impact test with head, chest, abdomen, and pelvis protection of the test dummy. The side pole test showed good head, abdomen, and pelvis protection. However, the protection level for the chest was found marginal. Such extensive protection helps the Dzire carry a five-star rating of adult occupants.
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Child Occupant Protection: A Four-Star Achievement
The 2025 Dzire achieved four-star for child occupant protection and scored 39.20 points out of a maximum 49. This is Maruti’s best ever in this category, above the Ertiga’s three-star rating.
Frontal Offset Crash Test for Child Seats:
- For a 3-year-old dummy seated in a forward-facing position using ISOFIX anchors and a top tether, the seat succeeded in controlling forward movement, providing full protection to the head and chest. However, neck protection was rated as limited.
- An 18-month-old dummy was secured in a rearward-facing position using ISOFIX anchors and a support leg. This configuration prevented head exposure, delivering complete protection to the child’s head and chest.
Side Impact Test for Child Seats:
- The child restraint systems used in the side impact test for both the 3-year-old and 18-month-old dummies performed exceptionally, showing full protection across all key areas.
- However, the Global NCAP report did mention a limitation: there is no option to disable the front passenger airbag if a rearward-facing child seat is installed, a feature that could enhance safety in certain child restraint setups.
Comprehensive Standard Safety Equipment in the New Dzire
The new Dzire focuses strongly on safety features, with standard equipment like:
| Safety Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Six Airbags | Provides comprehensive protection in case of a collision. |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | Enhances vehicle stability during sudden maneuvers. |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Anchors | Ensures secure installation of child seats. |
| Three-Point Seatbelts for All Passengers | Provides enhanced safety for all five occupants. |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | Prevents wheel lockup during braking, improving control. |
| Seat Belt Reminder System | Alerts occupants if seatbelts are not fastened. |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Assists drivers in parking safely, meeting mandatory safety requirements. |
This robust suite of safety features highlights Maruti Suzuki’s commitment to making safety accessible for all passengers.
The Outgoing Dzire’s Performance: A Stark Contrast
Recently the company of Global NCAP tested another quite popular variant: the previous generation Maruti Suzuki Dzire, where it attained only two stars both concerning adult as well as child occupant safety.By this result it was manifested as how the newly updated variant would change things with comparison related to the state of things regarding its protection criteria.
How the 2025 Dzire Raises the Bar in Vehicle Safety?
The 2025 model of the Maruti Suzuki Dzire has really thrown shockwaves to the company as an achievement in terms of GNCAP crash tests for a car. Getting five stars in adult occupant protection and four stars in child occupant protection puts this car in the books for being one of the safest in their category. This will not only catapult Maruti Suzuki but will also further a trend of safety among India’s automobile industry.
The tough safety protocols in place now ensure that car manufacturers, including Maruti Suzuki, have to design and develop technologies by which higher occupant protection can be provided. Design stability; structural integrity along with features like ESC, six airbags, reflect Maruti Suzuki’s commitment to safety, especially in an increasingly competitive market where consumers are becoming ever more safety-conscious.
Final Thoughts
Rated five-star by GNCAP for the 2025 Maruti Suzuki Dzire, this is testament to a significant shift in brand. For as the new Dzire becomes one of the safest buys in the market, it gains considerable ground on the floor of the compact sedan arena, thanks to the major advancements in occupant protection with so many safety features being standard fare. Maruti Suzuki’s emphasis on safety with this particular product can, therefore, be considered as a benchmark for future products, which could point at the more safety-resilient product designs in the company’s portfolio.
By the time 2025 Maruti Suzuki Dzire rolls into markets, it would most probably have won its way in the hearts of the buyers and increased their interest for safer innovation in the automotive sector.
