Mixed results for Maruti Suzuki
The Maruti Suzuki Celerio improves to three stars for adult occupant protection, thanks to six airbags now being fitted as standard.
A previous version of the Celerio, fitted with two airbags, achieved two stars for adult occupant safety and one star for child protection. That poor outcome prompted a commitment from Maruti Suzuki to raise safety standards in future models.
While concerns remain over the Celerio’s performance, Global NCAP is encouraged by Maruti Suzuki’s commitment to six airbags as standard and the five star performance of the new Dzire and Victoris.
The one star result for Maruti Suzuki’s Ciaz remains extremely disappointing.
The six airbag Celerio test noted:
Mixed protection results, ranging from good to marginal.
Both footwell and bodyshell were rated as unstable.
Repeated exposure of children’s heads in front and side impact tests.
The Ciaz report noted:
Absence of side head protection.
Both footwell and bodyshell were rated as unstable.
Lack of 3-point belts in all seating positions.
Richard Woods, Chief Executive Officer of Global NCAP, said:
“We are encouraged that Maruti Suzuki is committed to improving safety with five star performance for new models like the Dzire and Victoris, it remains disappointing however that some legacy models fall short.”
Maruti Suzuki Celerio (six airbags) Valid as from VIN MA3TFC62SRM323533
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Maruti Suzuki Celerio (two airbags)
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Maruti Suzuki Ciaz
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