Maruti Suzuki Invicto Scores 5-Star Safety Rating in Bharat NCAP

Post by : Meena Rani

Maruti Suzuki’s premium MPV, the Invicto, has achieved a five-star safety rating in the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP), underlining the brand’s commitment to world-class vehicle safety standards. The MPV excelled in both adult and child occupant protection tests, scoring 30.43 out of 32 points for adult safety and 45 out of 49 points for child safety.

Adult Occupant Protection

The Invicto performed exceptionally in adult occupant protection (AOP) assessments:

• Frontal Offset Deformable Barrier Test: 14.43/16 points

• Side Movable Deformable Barrier Test: Perfect score of 16/16

Child Occupant Protection

The vehicle also demonstrated excellent child safety:

• Dynamic Test: Perfect score of 24 points

• Child Restraint System (CRS) Installation: 12/12 points

• Vehicle Assessment: 9/13 points

Safety Features

The tested version of the Invicto comes equipped with a comprehensive suite of safety features, including:

• 6 Airbags (Front, Side, Curtain)

• Suzuki Connect with eCall functionality

• Front and Rear Disc Brakes

• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

• Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Hold

• ABS with EBD, ESP with Hill Hold Assist

• 3-point ELR Seat Belts

• Isofix Child Seat Anchors

• 360-degree View Camera with Dynamic Guidelines

Maruti Suzuki’s Commitment to Safety

Speaking about this milestone, Hisashi Takeuchi, MD & CEO of Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said:

"Safety has always been at the heart of Maruti Suzuki's product philosophy. We are honoured to receive the prestigious 5-star rating in the Bharat NCAP assessment for our premium Strong Hybrid UV, INVICTO. Bharat NCAP has ushered in world-class testing protocols in India, empowering customers to make informed choices."

He added that 6 airbags are now standard across 15 Maruti Suzuki models, covering 157 variants, including entry-level cars like Alto K10, Celerio, hatchbacks like Wagon R, Swift, Baleno, SUVs such as Brezza, VICTORIS, Grand Vitara, Jimny, FRONX, and other models like Dzire, XL6, Ertiga, Eeco PV, and Invicto.

Through initiatives like NEXA Safety Shield and ARENA Safety Shield, Maruti Suzuki has standardized advanced safety features across its lineup, combining safety with comfort and innovation for customers.

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