India Made Suzuki Baleno Gets 2-star Latin NCAP Safety Rating

India made Baleno earns 2-star Latin NCAP rating, mixed safety performance

The India-manufactured Suzuki Baleno has received a 2-star safety rating in the latest crash tests conducted by Latin NCAP. The result applies to the version tested with a higher safety specification and reflects mixed performance across different impact scenarios.

In adult occupant protection, the hatchback scored 79 percent. During the frontal offset crash test, protection for the driver and front passenger’s head and neck was rated as good. Chest protection was assessed as adequate while protection for the knees and tibias was marked as marginal. These results indicate acceptable restraint performance but also highlight areas where structural loads remain a concern.

Side impact performance was comparatively stronger. In the side pole test, protection for the head abdomen and pelvis was rated as good while chest and abdomen protection was considered adequate. This helped improve the overall adult safety score.

For child occupant protection, the Baleno achieved 65 percent. Latin NCAP reported full protection for both the 1.5-year-old and 3-year-old child dummies with no head exposure recorded. In side impact tests, both child dummies also demonstrated full protection which contributed positively to the rating.

The tested vehicle was equipped with six airbags electronic stability control ISOFIX child seat mounts seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters along with seatbelt reminders. These features played a key role in the final scores.

Latin NCAP also evaluated a lower-spec version of the Baleno fitted with only dual airbags. This variant was awarded a 1-star rating underscoring the impact of additional safety equipment on crash test performance.

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