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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
New Indian Express
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- New Indian Express
Maruti Suzuki Dzire receives 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating, Baleno scores 4-star rating
Maruti Suzuki's (MSIL) new Dzire has become the first compact sedan in India to receive a 5-star safety rating under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP). Additionally, MSIL's premium hatchback, the new age Baleno, received a 4-star safety rating. The rating certificate was formally presented to MSIL by Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways. Maruti Suzuki also announced that all its passenger vehicles will be equipped with six airbags by the end of the year. Currently, the company offers a portfolio of 10 models with six airbags as a standard feature across variants. These models are Alto K10, Celerio, WagonR, Eeco, Swift, Dzire, Brezza, Grand Vitara, Jimny and Invicto. Maruti Suzuki also said that all of its models are now equipped with Electronic Stability Program+ (ESP) as standard.
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Business Standard
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- Business Standard
Maruti Dzire is first sedan in India to get 5-star BNCAP safety rating
Maruti Suzuki on Wednesday said its Dzire has become the first sedan in the country to receive a 5-star safety rating under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP), which was launched in 2023. BNCAP has so far tested at least 16 vehicles — all sport utility vehicles (SUVs) — under its crash safety evaluation programme, making the Dzire the first non-SUV to earn the top rating. Bharat NCAP follows globally benchmarked protocols and aims to raise safety awareness among Indian car buyers. The certification was presented by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari. He said: 'It gives me immense pride to see made-in-India, high-volume mainstream cars achieve exemplary safety ratings under BNCAP. I congratulate Maruti Suzuki on securing a 5-star safety rating for the all-new Dzire.' In the same round of testing, Maruti's New Age Baleno received a 4-star rating. Gadkari lauded Maruti Suzuki's move to equip all its models with six airbags, calling it a 'significant stride' towards improving vehicle safety across segments. Maruti said it plans to equip all its passenger vehicles with six airbags as standard by the end of this year. Currently, 10 models — including the Alto K10, Swift, Brezza, and Grand Vitara — already offer six airbags across variants. Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Maruti Suzuki India, said: 'BNCAP brings to India stringent vehicle testing protocols that will help customers make informed decisions. We are honoured to receive this certification.' Takeuchi added that all 18 Maruti models are already equipped with the Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) as a standard feature — well ahead of regulatory requirements.
