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Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Looking to keep your family safe? Here are 5 cars rated poorly at GNCAP to avoid
Take a look at a few cars to avoid, according to GNCAP's crash testing data. When buying a car for your family, safety should always be a top priority. However, not all budget-friendly models meet basic safety standards. Global NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme), which conducts crash tests to measure how well vehicles protect their occupants, has revealed concerning results for several popular models sold in India. Here are five cars with poor Global NCAP safety ratings that may not be the best choice if you're serious about keeping your loved ones safe: 1 Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 The Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is one of India's most affordable cars, and while it scores two stars for adult safety, it gets zero stars for child occupant protection. This means that although it may offer some basic crash protection for adults, it's a risky option for families with young children. Powered by a 1.0-litre petrol engine producing 67 PS and 89 Nm of torque, the Alto K10 comes with either a 5-speed manual or an AMT gearbox. A CNG variant is also available, delivering 57 PS in eco-friendly mode. The car features a 7-inch touchscreen with Maruti's SmartPlay Studio system, dual airbags, ABS with EBD, and rear parking sensors. Despite these updates, its poor child protection rating highlights a serious shortfall in terms of family safety. 2 Citroen e-C3 Next is the Citroen e-C3, an electric hatchback from the French automaker. It recently made headlines for receiving zero stars for adult occupant protection and just one star for child safety. In crash tests, the e-C3 showed poor protection for the chest area of both the driver and the front passenger. Global NCAP also pointed out the lack of three-point seatbelts for all seating positions and the absence of a front airbag deactivation switch, which is critical for safely placing a child seat in the front. Under the hood, or rather beneath the floor, the e-C3 houses a 29.2 kWh battery paired with a 57 PS electric motor, offering a claimed range of around 320 km on a full charge. The car includes a 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, along with connected car features in higher trims. However, despite its modern tech and electric appeal, the e-C3's safety performance has been described as 'appalling' by the crash test agency, making it one of the least secure choices on the market. 3 Maruti Suzuki Ignis The Maruti Suzuki Ignis also fared poorly, receiving just one star for adult occupant protection and no stars for child safety. Although it wears a bold and funky design with a raised stance, its crash test results tell a different story. The Ignis is powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine generating 83 PS and 113 Nm of torque, paired with either a manual or an AMT gearbox. Inside, it offers a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, dual airbags, rear parking sensors, and automatic climate control in higher trims. But while the car ticks boxes for design and comfort, its structural performance in a crash, along with the lack of proper child seat restraint systems, puts it at the bottom of the list for safety. 4 Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS Another model with a disappointing crash test outcome is the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios. This car received just two stars for both adult and child occupant protection. While it's popular for its smooth ride and decent equipment levels, it only offers basic safety in the event of a crash. The Grand i10 Nios comes with a 1.2-litre petrol engine that delivers 83 PS and 113.8 Nm of torque, available with either a 5-speed manual or AMT gearbox. Hyundai also offers a factory-fitted CNG version producing 69 PS. On the features front, the car gets projector headlamps, LED DRLs, an 8-inch touchscreen with smartphone connectivity, wireless charging in top trims, and dual airbags. Despite these creature comforts, the structural protection in the event of a frontal impact falls short, which is a concern for safety-conscious buyers. 5 Maruti Suzuki S-Presso Lastly, the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso, often marketed as a mini SUV, also returned poor safety results, scoring just one star for adult protection and zero stars for children. During Global NCAP tests, the S-Presso showed decent protection for the head and neck of both front occupants. However, the driver's chest received poor protection and the knees only marginal, due to possible contact with dangerous structures behind the dashboard. The S-Presso runs on a 1.0-litre petrol engine producing 67 PS and 89 Nm, available with a manual or AMT transmission. A CNG version is offered too. It comes equipped with a 7-inch touchscreen, digital instrument cluster, dual airbags, ABS with EBD, and reverse parking sensors. Despite its SUV-inspired design and compact dimensions, its low safety score makes it a less ideal choice for families. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2025, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 09 Jul 2025, 18:40 PM IST
Hindustan Times
16-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Maruti Suzuki Dzire: Bharat NCAP vs Global NCAP crash test results comparison. How are they different?
The fourth-generation Maruti Suzuki Dzire is built with stronger materials as compared to its predecessor. Check Offers Maruti Suzuki Dzire sub-compact sedan has recently bagged a five-star safety rating in Bharat NCAP crash test. With this, the Dzire became the second car in India after the Tata Nexon to be crash tested by both Bharat NCAP and Global NCAP. Interestingly, just like the Tata Nexon, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire has scored a five-star safety rating in both Bharat NCAP and Global NCAP crash tests. While the Maruti Suzuki Dzire scored five stars in both BNCAP and GNCAP crash tests, there are slight differences. The Maruti Suzuki Dzire scored a five-star rating in the Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) category in both Bharat NCAP and Global NCAP crash tests, but in the Child Occupant Protection (COP) category, the points it scored are different. Here is a quick look at the differences in scores and ratings for the Maruti Suzuki Dzire given by Bharat NCAP and Global NCAP. Maruti Suzuki Dzire: Bharat NCAP crash test result At Bharat NCAP crash test, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire sub-compact sedan has received good protection for the driver's head, neck, pelvis, thighs and feet during the frontal offset deformable barrier test. In the same test, the front passenger's head, neck, thighs and left tibia received good protection as well. When it comes to the protection for the driver's chest, it was rated marginal, while for the tibia, it was adequate. Safety to the front passenger's chest and right tibia was rated as adequate by BNCAP. In the side movable deformable barrier test, protection to the head, torso and abdomen was good, while for the chest, it was rated as adequate. However, all parts of the driver got good protection in the side pole impact test. In the COP category, Bharat NCAP rated the sedan with a dynamic score of 23.57 out of 24 points. While the new Dzire scored full points for the 18-month-old dummy's front and side protection, the three-year-old dummy scored a total of 7.57 out of eight points in its frontal collision test and received full four out of four points for side protection. Maruti Suzuki Dzire: Global NCAP crash test result At the Global NCAP crash test, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire was rated to offer good protection to the driver and front passenger's head, neck and thighs during the frontal offset deformable barrier test. The driver's feet also received good protection, and tibia protection for both front occupants was rated as adequate. The driver's chest received marginal protection, which was rated as adequate for the front passenger. In the side movable deformable barrier test, all parts of the driver's body received good protection, but in the side pole impact test, protection to the driver's chest was noted as marginal, while other parts received good safety in this test. In the COP tests at the Global NCAP, both the 18-month-old and three-year-old dummies received full points in the front and side collisions. The three-year-old's child restraint system (CRS) provided full protection to the head and chest of the dummy, but limited protection to the neck in the frontal impact test. However, during the side impact tests, all parts received full protection, similar to the 18-month-old dummy's front and side impact tests. Bharat NCAP vs Global NCAP: Differences in test results Maruti Suzuki Dzire performed similarly in its frontal offset deformable barrier tests in both Bharat NCAP and Global NCAP. The only difference was protection to the front occupant's left tibia, which was rated to offer good protection in the BNCAP test but adequate in the GNCAP test. In the side pole impact tests, there was a significant difference. In GNCAP, the Dzire scored marginal protection to the driver's chest and good protection to all other parts. In BNCAP, all parts of the driver received good protection. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 16 Jun 2025, 13:06 PM IST
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Mass market compact sedan Maruti Suzuki's Dzire wins 5-star crash rating
KOLKATA: 's Dzire, India's largest-selling compact sedan, was awarded a 5-star rating in the indigenous Bharat New Car Assessment Program (Bharat NCAP). The hatchback Baleno scored a 4-star rating. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Mid-size sedans Skoda Slavia and Volkswagen Virtus also have 5-star crash test ratings from Global NCAP. The move bolsters Maruti Suzuki's drive to improve the safety perception of its vehicles and complements the commitment to equip all its passenger vehicles with six airbags within a year. Currently, 10 models have six airbags as a standard feature across variants, including entry-level cars Alto K10, Celerio, and WagonR. Maruti Suzuki also offers Electronic Stability Program (ESP) as a standard feature across all variants and models. Speaking on the Bharat NCAP results, Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said it was a matter of pride that Made-in-India high-volume mainstream cars achieved exemplary safety ratings. "This (Bharat NCAP) program incorporates rigorous and comprehensive testing and evaluation standards that are comparable with global safety protocols. It is aimed at raising safety awareness among customers in the country," he said. The minister also congratulated the company for its fast-paced adoption of six airbags as standard across all variants of models covering all segments and hoped it would encourage other manufacturers to make six airbags a standard feature across all variants of their models. Maruti Suzuki MD & CEO Hisashi Takeuchi said all 18 models were already equipped with ESP and that they would all have six airbags as standard across variants within a year.
Hindustan Times
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Maruti Suzuki Dzire scores 5 star crash test safety rating in Bharat NCAP. Check details
The fourth gen Maruti Suzuki Dzire was amongst the first cars from Maruti Suzuki India to be tested under BNCAP. Check Offers The fourth gen Maruti Suzuki Dzire has become the first sedan from the carmaker to achieve five star safety rating from Bharat NCAP both for the Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and Child Occupant Protection (COP). Interestingly, the Dzire was amongst the first cars from Maruti Suzuki India to be tested under BNCAP. The sub compact sedan scored 29.46 points out of 32 in adult protection while for child protection the sedan scored 41.57 points out of 49. Interestingly, the fourth gen Maruti Dzire had also scored five star safety rating in Global NCAP earlier in November 2024, making it the first Maruti Suzuki product to achieve the feat. In the Frontal Offset Deformable Barrier Test, the Dzire scored an impressive 14.17 out of 16.00, while it earned 15.29 out of 16.00 in the Side Movable Deformable Barrier Test. Also Read : Maruti Suzuki India eyes 4 lakh exports in FY26 to counter domestic market slowdown The compact sedan secured a dynamic score of 23.57 out of a maximum 24.00. Additionally, it achieved a perfect 12.00 out of 12.00 in Child Restraint System (CRS) installation. The Dzire also received a vehicle assessment score of 6.00 out of 13.00, which evaluates safety assist features. In terms of safety equipment, the tested Dzire was well-equipped with frontal airbags, seatbelt pretensioners, and load limiters as standard. It also included a knee airbag and side head curtain airbags, along with thorax and head airbags for enhanced side impact protection. Side chest airbags and pelvis airbags were marked as not available. For child safety, along with ISOFIX anchors, features like integrated CRS and an airbag cut-off switch were offered as standard, though some advanced child safety options were missing. In the realm of safety assist technologies, the Dzire was equipped with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and other systems complying with UN GTR No.8 / UNECE R140 / AIS-133, all available as standard. Maruti Suzuki Dzire: Safety features On the safety front, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire significantly improves the occupant protection level. Alongside scoring five star safety rating in BNCAP, it had scored a five-star safety rating on the Global NCAP crash test, becoming the first-ever Maruti Suzuki car to score the top rating. Also watch: Maruti Suzuki Dzire safety ratings revealed | 5-star rating at Global NCAP | Safest Maruti car ever The new Dzire comes with six airbags, ABS with EBD, ESP, reverse parking sensor, and Hill Hold Assist among other features that are available as standard fitment. Optional features include the 360-degree surround view camera, which is another key addition to the Dzire. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 11 Jun 2025, 19:39 PM IST
The Advertiser
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
2025 Mahindra XUV 3XO will have five-star safety for ‘the real world', not ANCAP
Mahindra says its imminent new XUV 3XO small SUV will meet all of the crash requirements to keep its occupants safe in the real world, but it has not been tuned to ANCAP's specific requirements. Having ran afoul of ANCAP's safety assessment standards with its vehicles in the past, notably for reasons such as crushing the barrier in which the Mahindra Scorpio crashed into (in other words, being too safe for its own occupants and not prioritising other vehicles on the road), the 3XO is likely to suffer a similar fate if ANCAP performs its own tests. With the XUV 3XO already having scored 29.36 out of 32 for adult occupant protection and 43/49 for child occupant protection in local NCAP testing, and the fact Mahindra expects it to achieve similar results in Global NCAP testing, the Indian automaker is no doubt looking to establish the small SUV's real-world safety credentials regardless of whether it falls short of ANCAP's box-ticking requirements. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Last week, Mahindra demonstrated a crash test of the upcoming 3XO to Australian media at its newly developed crash testing facility at Chennai in India, to showcase the vehicle's structural rigidity and real-world crashworthiness. This test was conducted to 2026 ANCAP protocols with a moving barrier. According to the company, the 3XO is composed of 30 per cent high-strength steel, 10 per cent ultra-high-strength steel and five per cent advanced high-strength steel. The rest of the vehicle is cast in mild steel. As a comparison, the current generation Nissan X-Trail is made up of around 35 per cent high-strength steel. "In the real world, this is a five-star car," said a Mahindra spokesperson after the 3XO crash test. "You can immediately see the structure is intact. The most important thing is the structure, so you don't see any deformation inside the cage. And the occupants are intact. The airbags are intact." Responding to CarExpert about whether the brand has a desire to develop cars to meet ANCAP requirements, the Mahindra's president of Automotive Technology & Product Development, Velusamy R, said the company is more focused on developing cars to meet actual crash requirements rather than ticking boxes. "I'm not very sure we are struggling on safety, but I would say we may be struggling to meet one of the regulations of the safety [for ANCAP]," Velusamy R said. Mahindra says the 3XO has been designed for the following set of tests: Vehicles coming to Australia will be fitted with Level 2 advanced driver assist systems (ADAS), including: The Mahindra XUV 3XO is set to land in Australia in the coming weeks to compete against the likes of the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro and other popular small SUVs. Although Mahindra will not voluntarily submit an example of the vehicle for ANCAP testing, given the high sales volumes in the small SUV segment there is a good chance the XUV 3XO will be tested by ANCAP regardless. MORE: Everything Mahindra Content originally sourced from: Mahindra says its imminent new XUV 3XO small SUV will meet all of the crash requirements to keep its occupants safe in the real world, but it has not been tuned to ANCAP's specific requirements. Having ran afoul of ANCAP's safety assessment standards with its vehicles in the past, notably for reasons such as crushing the barrier in which the Mahindra Scorpio crashed into (in other words, being too safe for its own occupants and not prioritising other vehicles on the road), the 3XO is likely to suffer a similar fate if ANCAP performs its own tests. With the XUV 3XO already having scored 29.36 out of 32 for adult occupant protection and 43/49 for child occupant protection in local NCAP testing, and the fact Mahindra expects it to achieve similar results in Global NCAP testing, the Indian automaker is no doubt looking to establish the small SUV's real-world safety credentials regardless of whether it falls short of ANCAP's box-ticking requirements. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Last week, Mahindra demonstrated a crash test of the upcoming 3XO to Australian media at its newly developed crash testing facility at Chennai in India, to showcase the vehicle's structural rigidity and real-world crashworthiness. This test was conducted to 2026 ANCAP protocols with a moving barrier. According to the company, the 3XO is composed of 30 per cent high-strength steel, 10 per cent ultra-high-strength steel and five per cent advanced high-strength steel. The rest of the vehicle is cast in mild steel. As a comparison, the current generation Nissan X-Trail is made up of around 35 per cent high-strength steel. "In the real world, this is a five-star car," said a Mahindra spokesperson after the 3XO crash test. "You can immediately see the structure is intact. The most important thing is the structure, so you don't see any deformation inside the cage. And the occupants are intact. The airbags are intact." Responding to CarExpert about whether the brand has a desire to develop cars to meet ANCAP requirements, the Mahindra's president of Automotive Technology & Product Development, Velusamy R, said the company is more focused on developing cars to meet actual crash requirements rather than ticking boxes. "I'm not very sure we are struggling on safety, but I would say we may be struggling to meet one of the regulations of the safety [for ANCAP]," Velusamy R said. Mahindra says the 3XO has been designed for the following set of tests: Vehicles coming to Australia will be fitted with Level 2 advanced driver assist systems (ADAS), including: The Mahindra XUV 3XO is set to land in Australia in the coming weeks to compete against the likes of the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro and other popular small SUVs. Although Mahindra will not voluntarily submit an example of the vehicle for ANCAP testing, given the high sales volumes in the small SUV segment there is a good chance the XUV 3XO will be tested by ANCAP regardless. MORE: Everything Mahindra Content originally sourced from: Mahindra says its imminent new XUV 3XO small SUV will meet all of the crash requirements to keep its occupants safe in the real world, but it has not been tuned to ANCAP's specific requirements. Having ran afoul of ANCAP's safety assessment standards with its vehicles in the past, notably for reasons such as crushing the barrier in which the Mahindra Scorpio crashed into (in other words, being too safe for its own occupants and not prioritising other vehicles on the road), the 3XO is likely to suffer a similar fate if ANCAP performs its own tests. With the XUV 3XO already having scored 29.36 out of 32 for adult occupant protection and 43/49 for child occupant protection in local NCAP testing, and the fact Mahindra expects it to achieve similar results in Global NCAP testing, the Indian automaker is no doubt looking to establish the small SUV's real-world safety credentials regardless of whether it falls short of ANCAP's box-ticking requirements. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Last week, Mahindra demonstrated a crash test of the upcoming 3XO to Australian media at its newly developed crash testing facility at Chennai in India, to showcase the vehicle's structural rigidity and real-world crashworthiness. This test was conducted to 2026 ANCAP protocols with a moving barrier. According to the company, the 3XO is composed of 30 per cent high-strength steel, 10 per cent ultra-high-strength steel and five per cent advanced high-strength steel. The rest of the vehicle is cast in mild steel. As a comparison, the current generation Nissan X-Trail is made up of around 35 per cent high-strength steel. "In the real world, this is a five-star car," said a Mahindra spokesperson after the 3XO crash test. "You can immediately see the structure is intact. The most important thing is the structure, so you don't see any deformation inside the cage. And the occupants are intact. The airbags are intact." Responding to CarExpert about whether the brand has a desire to develop cars to meet ANCAP requirements, the Mahindra's president of Automotive Technology & Product Development, Velusamy R, said the company is more focused on developing cars to meet actual crash requirements rather than ticking boxes. "I'm not very sure we are struggling on safety, but I would say we may be struggling to meet one of the regulations of the safety [for ANCAP]," Velusamy R said. Mahindra says the 3XO has been designed for the following set of tests: Vehicles coming to Australia will be fitted with Level 2 advanced driver assist systems (ADAS), including: The Mahindra XUV 3XO is set to land in Australia in the coming weeks to compete against the likes of the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro and other popular small SUVs. Although Mahindra will not voluntarily submit an example of the vehicle for ANCAP testing, given the high sales volumes in the small SUV segment there is a good chance the XUV 3XO will be tested by ANCAP regardless. MORE: Everything Mahindra Content originally sourced from: Mahindra says its imminent new XUV 3XO small SUV will meet all of the crash requirements to keep its occupants safe in the real world, but it has not been tuned to ANCAP's specific requirements. Having ran afoul of ANCAP's safety assessment standards with its vehicles in the past, notably for reasons such as crushing the barrier in which the Mahindra Scorpio crashed into (in other words, being too safe for its own occupants and not prioritising other vehicles on the road), the 3XO is likely to suffer a similar fate if ANCAP performs its own tests. With the XUV 3XO already having scored 29.36 out of 32 for adult occupant protection and 43/49 for child occupant protection in local NCAP testing, and the fact Mahindra expects it to achieve similar results in Global NCAP testing, the Indian automaker is no doubt looking to establish the small SUV's real-world safety credentials regardless of whether it falls short of ANCAP's box-ticking requirements. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Last week, Mahindra demonstrated a crash test of the upcoming 3XO to Australian media at its newly developed crash testing facility at Chennai in India, to showcase the vehicle's structural rigidity and real-world crashworthiness. This test was conducted to 2026 ANCAP protocols with a moving barrier. According to the company, the 3XO is composed of 30 per cent high-strength steel, 10 per cent ultra-high-strength steel and five per cent advanced high-strength steel. The rest of the vehicle is cast in mild steel. As a comparison, the current generation Nissan X-Trail is made up of around 35 per cent high-strength steel. "In the real world, this is a five-star car," said a Mahindra spokesperson after the 3XO crash test. "You can immediately see the structure is intact. The most important thing is the structure, so you don't see any deformation inside the cage. And the occupants are intact. The airbags are intact." Responding to CarExpert about whether the brand has a desire to develop cars to meet ANCAP requirements, the Mahindra's president of Automotive Technology & Product Development, Velusamy R, said the company is more focused on developing cars to meet actual crash requirements rather than ticking boxes. "I'm not very sure we are struggling on safety, but I would say we may be struggling to meet one of the regulations of the safety [for ANCAP]," Velusamy R said. Mahindra says the 3XO has been designed for the following set of tests: Vehicles coming to Australia will be fitted with Level 2 advanced driver assist systems (ADAS), including: The Mahindra XUV 3XO is set to land in Australia in the coming weeks to compete against the likes of the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro and other popular small SUVs. Although Mahindra will not voluntarily submit an example of the vehicle for ANCAP testing, given the high sales volumes in the small SUV segment there is a good chance the XUV 3XO will be tested by ANCAP regardless. MORE: Everything Mahindra Content originally sourced from:
