Maruti Suzuki Dzire secures 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating; Nitin Gadkari applauds milestone

The 2024 Maruti Suzuki Dzire has earned a prestigious 5-star safety rating under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP), reinforcing the brand’s commitment to road safety and robust engineering. The compact sedan had also achieved a similar rating under Global NCAP last year.

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, congratulated Maruti Suzuki India in a post on X (formerly Twitter), calling it a proud moment for ‘Made-in-India’ cars.

“Congratulations to Maruti Suzuki India for achieving a 5 Bharat NCAP rating for the All-New Dzire — a proud milestone for Made-in-India cars. It’s heartening to witness mainstream models setting new benchmarks in vehicle safety. Encouraging too is the brand’s swift adoption of advanced active and passive safety features, including 6 airbags across its lineup,” he wrote.

Gadkari further added, “With #BharatNCAP, we aim to raise public awareness on vehicular safety, enabling customers to make informed decisions and prioritize safety while purchasing vehicles. This marks a significant stride toward a safer and more responsible mobility ecosystem in India.”

Congratulations to Maruti Suzuki India for achieving a 5 Bharat NCAP rating for the All-New Dzire — a proud milestone for Made-in-India cars. It’s heartening to witness mainstream models setting new benchmarks in vehicle safety. Encouraging too is the brand’s swift… pic.twitter.com/issQtOii1j

— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) June 11, 2025

Built on Maruti’s fifth-generation HEARTECT platform, the new Dzire features a body structure with 45% high-tensile steel and comes with an extensive safety suite including:

• Six airbags
• Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
• Hill hold assist
• ABS with EBD and brake assist
• Three-point seatbelts for all passengers
• ISOFIX child seat mounts
• Rear defogger

Several other Maruti Suzuki models are currently undergoing Bharat NCAP testing, and a full list is expected to be released soon, according to sources.

2024 Maruti Suzuki Dzire Features

The 2024 Dzire gets a bold design upgrade, with a new front grille, LED Crystal Vision headlamps, LED rear combination lamps, 15-inch alloy wheels, a shark fin antenna, and a boot lid spoiler.

Inside, the sedan gets a premium dual-tone dashboard inspired by the 2024 Swift, finished with wooden garnishes. Key features include:

• 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ infotainment system
• Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
• Arkamys surround sound
• 360-degree camera
• Cruise control
• Electric sunroof
• Automatic AC
• Rear AC vents & rear armrest
• Suzuki Connect

Engine, Transmission & Mileage

Under the hood, the Dzire is powered by the Z12E 1.2-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine, delivering 81.58PS and 111.7Nm torque. It offers two transmission choices—a 5-speed manual and a 5-speed AMT.

Fuel efficiency figures remain a strong point:

• 24.79 kmpl (Manual)
• 25.71 kmpl (AMT)

Launch, Booking & Expected Price

The 2024 Dzire is scheduled to launch in India on November 11. Bookings have already begun for a token amount of Rs 11,000.

While the current model is priced between Rs 6.56 lakh and Rs 9.39 lakh (ex-showroom), the updated version is expected to be priced from Rs 6.99 lakh to Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom).