The number of car customers in India is increasing every year. Likewise, customers have now started giving importance to the safety features of a car, not just the comforts in a car. The Government of India is also keeping in mind the safety of the people and is constantly implementing various new regulations to improve the safety of cars.
Maruti Suzuki is currently the leading car manufacturer in India. Maruti Suzuki dominates the Indian car market with a market share of over 40%. There are many reasons why customers prefer Maruti cars. Various reasons like staying within budget, good mileage, less maintenance cost, better service network and less utility cost. But Maruti is a bit weak when it comes to safety.
Maruti cars sold in India have consistently received low safety ratings in the Global NCAP safety test, which tests the quality of cars worldwide. Here is the list of Maruti cars with very low safety rating.
Maruti Suzuki Ignis:
The Ignis scores just 16.48 points for adult safety and has a 1 star rating. While its body shell is said to be a little weak, this model has received a low rating due to various reasons such as the lack of ESC (Electronic Stability Control) and pedestrian protection.
Maruti Suzuki Swift:
The Swift is the most popular and most purchased hatchback car in India. However, in the Global NCAP safety test, the car only scored 1 star rating in adult safety with 19.19 points. Also, ESC and pedestrian safety features are missing.
Maruti Suzuki WagonR:
The WagonR is a budget car that everyone can afford. The car also got just 1 star rating in the Global NCAP safety test with 19.69 points. It was not tested for side impact due to the lack of curtain airbags. It is noteworthy that this car, which has no pedestrian safety features, scored very low in child protection.
Maruti Suzuki S-Presso:
The car also received only a 1-star rating in adult safety with 20.3 points. It is the car that scored the lowest points not only for adult safety but also for child safety. It is noteworthy that the stability of its bodyshell was also said to be a problematic aspect.
Maruti Suzuki Alto K10:
This is the car with the highest safety rating on this list. Yes, the Alto K10 has a 2 star rating of 21.67 points in adult safety. Like other cars, it is missing curtain airbags and pedestrian safety features.
What car do you use and how safety rated is your car?
