Maruti Suzuki e Vitara Achieves 5-Star Bharat NCAP Safety Rating

Maruti Suzuki’s first electric SUV has achieved a significant safety milestone, with the e Vitara securing a comprehensive 5-star rating in Bharat NCAP crash tests just ahead of its official launch. The e Vitara scored an impressive 31.49 out of a maximum 32 points in adult occupant protection, earning it a clear and impressive 5 stars, positioning it alongside rivals like the Tata Curvv EV and Mahindra BE 6 in the elite 5-star safety club.

Exceptional Adult Occupant Protection

Both adult dummies showed good to adequate protection in the chest, tibias and knees, with a ‘good’ rating for the feet as well. The breakdown reveals outstanding performance across crash scenarios: in the Frontal Offset Deformable Test, the e Vitara scored an impressive 15.49 out of 16, with a full score of 16/16 for the Side Movable Deformable Barrier test.

Comprehensive Safety Features

The e Vitara packs a long list of active and passive features, including Level 2 ADAS suite, 7 airbags, electronic stability control, electronic parking brake with auto-hold, front and rear parking sensors, 360-degree camera and hill hold assist. This comprehensive safety ecosystem positions the electric SUV at the forefront of India’s evolving vehicle safety standards.

The e Vitara is equipped with seven airbags, ISOFIX child seat anchorages, electronic stability control (ESC), and Level-2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Additional safety technologies include a 360-degree camera system and electronic parking brake, ensuring protection across multiple driving scenarios.

Child Occupant Protection Excellence

The e Vitara achieved 5 stars in both Adult Occupant Protection and Child Occupant Protection in the BNCAP test, though detailed child protection scores weren’t disclosed in initial reports. This dual 5-star achievement demonstrates Maruti Suzuki’s holistic approach to occupant safety across all age groups.

In the frontal impact test conducted at 64 km/h, the e Vitara offered ‘good’ protection to the driver and passenger’s head and neck, with the driver’s chest rated as ‘adequate’ and the passenger’s chest protection rated ‘good’. The SUV demonstrated ‘good’ protection for driver and passenger thighs and pelvis regions, with ‘adequate’ protection for driver tibias.

Safety Reputation Transformation

While Maruti used to have a reputation for making unsafe cars, recent BNCAP crash test results of cars like the Baleno, Dzire, Victoris and now the e Vitara show that India’s biggest carmaker also takes safety seriously. This transformation reflects Maruti Suzuki’s strategic commitment to meeting evolving consumer expectations and regulatory standards.

The e Vitara becomes the fourth Maruti Suzuki vehicle to achieve 5-star Bharat NCAP certification, joining the Dzire, Victoris, and Invicto in the company’s premium safety portfolio. This consistency demonstrates systematic engineering improvements across the manufacturer’s entire lineup.

Global and Domestic Safety Standards

Notably, the India-made e Vitara had secured a 4-star rating in Euro NCAP crash tests, highlighting how regional testing protocols and safety requirements differ. The superior Bharat NCAP performance suggests optimization for Indian market conditions and crash scenarios.

Competitive Positioning

Maruti expects to price the e Vitara from ₹17 lakh (ex-showroom pan-India), with production already underway at its Gujarat plant since August 2025. The electric SUV will compete directly with the Mahindra BE 6, Hyundai Creta Electric, MG ZS EV, Tata Curvv EV, and upcoming Tata Sierra EV—all vying for safety-conscious electric vehicle buyers.

For comprehensive coverage of India’s electric vehicle safety landscape, explore our EV safety ratings analysis and Bharat NCAP updates. Learn more about the e Vitara at Maruti Suzuki NEXA’s official website.

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