Maruti Baleno Scores 4 Stars in Bharat NCAP: In a major leap forward for vehicle safety in India, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno has officially scored a 4-star safety rating for adult occupant protection and a 3-star rating for child occupant protection in the latest Bharat NCAP crash test results.
This marks a significant milestone for Maruti Suzuki, signaling its growing focus on offering safer cars across all segments. So, lets know about this testing in detail.
Maruti Baleno Scores 4 Stars in Bharat NCAP
Maruti Baleno 2-airbag variants (Sigma and Delta) and the 6-airbag variants (Zeta and Alpha) of the Baleno were tested under the Bharat NCAP protocols. Impressively, both versions managed to secure a 4-star rating for Adult Occupant Protection (AOP).
Let us tell you that the 6-airbag variant scored 26.52 out of 32 points, thanks to enhanced protection from side and curtain airbags.
On the Other hand 2-airbag variant wasn’t far behind, scoring 24.04 out of 32 points, demonstrating the car’s well-engineered safety structure.
This performance firmly places the Baleno among the safest hatchbacks currently on Indian roads.
Maruti Baleno Scores 3-Star Rating in Child Safety
In the Child Occupant Protection (COP) category, both variants of the Baleno scored 34.81 out of 49 points, earning it a 3-star rating.
While the car received full marks for ISOFIX anchorage systems (12/12 points), the performance in actual crash scenarios for child dummies left some scope for improvement.
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Why Maruti Baleno Scores 4 Stars in Bharat NCAP Matters for Indian Buyers?
The Maruti Baleno Scores 4 Stars in Bharat NCAP rating gives confidence to Indian families, especially first-time buyers, who prioritize safety.
Unlike older models that were often criticized for poor crashworthiness, the new Baleno proves that Maruti cars can now stand tall among global competition in terms of safety.
Buyers opting for Zeta or Alpha variants get added assurance with curtain airbags and better crash protection.
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