Maruti Suzuki to Undergo BharatNCAP Assessment for Three Models |

The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) announced the country’s very own crash testing program to assess car safety in India in August 2023. At that time, Maruti Suzuki, one of the largest carmakers in the country, announced that it will be sending three models for safety assessment under the program. Now, the company has revealed the three models that it will be nominating to undergo the BharatNCAP safety assessment tests.This marks a significant move from the company, which has often faced criticism for its vehicles’ performance in international safety tests.
The Brezza, Baleno, and the Grand Vitara are slated to be the first Maruti models to undergo evaluation by BNCAP, as per the company’s announcement while the Baleno-based crossover Fronx is set to be included in the second batch of cars for assessment. These models are among the company’s best-sellers and cater to the hatchback and compact SUV segments, making their participation in the Bharat NCAP tests particularly significant.

What is Bharat NCAP
India’s first domestic car safety rating program, the Bharat NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme), is modeled on the Global NCAP. It evaluates vehicles based on three crucial aspects: adult occupant protection, child occupant protection, and safety features. The program aims at enhancing the overall safety standards of cars produced and sold in India, offering consumers clear and trustworthy safety ratings. It is worth noting that this program is voluntary and the carmakers can nominate their cars for safety assessment if they wish to.
Last month, the BharatNCAP announced the results of Harrier and Safari, Tata Motors’ first model to be tested under the new safety assessment program. Both models received a 5-star rating.
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