Maruti Suzuki Celerio Bags 3-Stars At Global NCAP Crash Test

In Global NCAP crash tests, the Maruti Suzuki Celerio secured a 3-star rating for adult occupant protection and a 2-star rating for child occupant protection. The hatchback achieved 18.04 points out of 34 for adult safety and 18.57 points out of 49 for child safety, reflecting its mixed performance across categories.

The latest results mark an improvement over the earlier two-airbag version of the Celerio, which had managed only two stars for adult safety and a single star for child protection. That outcome had sparked criticism and prompted Maruti Suzuki to pledge upgrades in safety equipment for future models. However, structural integrity continues to be a concern, with both the bodyshell and footwell rated unstable. Protection levels varied across body regions, ranging from good to marginal depending on the type of impact.

The Maruti Suzuki Celerio achieved 18.04 points out of 34, earning a 3-star rating for adult occupant protection. In frontal crash testing, head protection was rated adequate for the driver and good for the passenger, while neck protection was assessed as good for both. Chest protection results were mixed, showing weak safety for the driver and adequate for the passenger. Knee protection was deemed marginal due to potential contact with dashboard structures, and both the bodyshell and footwell were rated as unstable, unable to withstand further loads.

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The Maruti Suzuki Celerio recorded 18.57 points out of 49, earning a 2-star rating for child occupant protection. In frontal crash testing, the forward-facing seat for the 3-year-old dummy showed head exposure with poor neck and chest protection. Similarly, the rearward-facing seat for the 18-month-old dummy also allowed head exposure, while chest protection was rated poor, highlighting significant limitations in child safety performance.

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Global NCAP has praised Maruti Suzuki's decision to make six airbags standard across its lineup, noting the strong five-star safety performances of newer models, such as the Dzire and Victoris. At the same time, the organisation emphasised that adding restraint systems alone is not enough to offset weaknesses in structural integrity or shortcomings in child safety measures.

In contrast, the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz's continued one-star rating was labelled disappointing. The sedan was faulted for its unstable bodyshell and footwell, absence of side head protection, and lack of three-point seatbelts for all occupants-issues that significantly compromise overall crash safety.