{"id":1296221,"date":"2025-06-12T09:53:22","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T04:23:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1296221"},"modified":"2025-06-12T09:53:56","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T04:23:56","slug":"maruti-dzire-scores-5-stars-baleno-scores-4-stars-bharat-ncap-test-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/maruti-dzire-scores-5-stars-baleno-scores-4-stars-bharat-ncap-test-results\/","title":{"rendered":"Maruti Dzire Scores 5 Stars, Baleno Scores 4 Stars: Bharat NCAP Test Results"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a significant boost for Maruti Suzuki, the <strong>Baleno hatchback<\/strong> has scored <strong>4 stars for adult occupant protection<\/strong> and <strong>3 stars for child occupant protection<\/strong> in the <strong>latest BNCAP crash tests<\/strong>. This marks a major milestone for India\u2019s largest carmaker, often criticised for lagging behind in safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-12-at-9.52.36\u202fAM-1024x499.png\" alt=\"Maruti Dzire Scores 5 Stars, Baleno Scores 4 Stars: Bharat NCAP Test Results\" class=\"wp-image-1296229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-12-at-9.52.36\u202fAM-1024x499.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-12-at-9.52.36\u202fAM-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-12-at-9.52.36\u202fAM-768x374.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-12-at-9.52.36\u202fAM-1536x748.png 1536w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-12-at-9.52.36\u202fAM-2048x998.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Scores Differ Across Variants<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The crash test scores varied slightly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carwale.com\/news\/maruti-suzuki-baleno-scores-4-stars-in-bharat-ncap-crash-test\/\">depending on the variant:<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sigma and Delta (Base variants)<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Adult protection<\/strong>: 24.04 out of 32<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Child protection<\/strong>: 34.81 out of 49<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Zeta and Alpha (Top variants)<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Adult protection<\/strong>: 26.52 out of 32<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Child protection<\/strong>: 34.81 out of 49<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>higher ratings for adult safety<\/strong> in the top trims are attributed to the inclusion of <strong>additional airbags<\/strong> and other safety enhancements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Makes the Baleno Safer Now?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All variants of the Baleno come with a <strong>solid list of standard safety features<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dual airbags<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ABS with EBD<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Electronic Stability Control (ESC)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reverse parking sensors<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Speed alert system<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seat belt reminder<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seat belt pre-tensioners and load limiters<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Isofix child seat anchors<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Zeta and Alpha variants<\/strong> additionally offer <strong>four more airbags<\/strong>, boosting overall occupant safety in crash scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Positive Shift for Maruti<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This result showcases <strong>Maruti Suzuki\u2019s commitment<\/strong> to improving safety standards across its lineup. With Indian consumers increasingly prioritising crash test ratings, the Baleno\u2019s performance in BNCAP tests could influence buying decisions in the <strong>premium hatchback segment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As safety awareness grows, the <strong>Baleno&#8217;s strong showing<\/strong> is a win for both Maruti and Indian road safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bncap.in\/vehicle-safety-ratings\/\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a significant boost for Maruti Suzuki, the Baleno hatchback has scored 4 stars for adult occupant protection and 3 stars for child occupant protection in the latest BNCAP crash tests. This marks a major milestone for India\u2019s largest carmaker, often criticised for lagging behind in safety. 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