Maruti Suzuki Baleno safety rating — Secures 4 stars in Bharat NCAP crash test
- 1Maruti Baleno has received a 4-star rating in adult occupant protection
- 2For child occupant protection, it has been awarded a 3-star rating
- 3Crash test rating is applicable only on select variants
The much-awaited Maruti Baleno Bharat NCAP safety rating is finally here. This test was done on the 2024 Baleno, with the results split between the 2-airbag trims (Sigma and Delta) and the 6-airbag trims (Zeta and Alpha). What’s surprising is that both versions received a 4-star rating in adult occupant protection and a 3-star rating in child occupant protection. Let’s take a closer look at the Maruti Suzuki Baleno crash test results under Bharat NCAP and see what they reveal.
Maruti Suzuki Baleno safety rating (2 Airbags) — Adult & Child occupant protection
| Adult occupant protection | Score |
| Adult Occupant Protection | 24.04 out of 32 |
| Frontal Offset Deformable Barrier Test | 11.54 out of 16 |
| Side Movable Deformable Barrier Test | 12.50 out of 16 |
| Child Occupant Protection | Score |
| Child Occupant Protection | 34.81 out of 49 |
| Dynamic Test | 16.81 out of 24 |
| CRS installation | 12 out of 12 |
| Vehicle assessment | 6 out of 13 |
In adult occupant protection, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno with 2 airbags has scored 24.04 out of 32. As per the detailed crash test report, the new Maruti Baleno scored 11.54 points out of 16 in the Frontal Offset Deformable Barrier Test while the Side Movable Deformable Barrier Test score was reported to be 14.99 out of 16.
The Maruti Baleno crash test score for child occupant protection stands at 34.81 out of 49 under Bharat NCAP. This total comes from different test areas — it scored 16.81 out of 24 in the Dynamic Score, achieved 12 out of 12 in the CRS installation, and got 6 out of 13 in the Vehicle Assessment section.
Maruti Suzuki Baleno safety rating (6 Airbag ) — Adult & Child occupant protection
| Adult occupant protection | Score |
| Adult Occupant Protection | 26.52 out of 32 |
| Frontal Offset Deformable Barrier Test | 11.54 out of 16 |
| Side Movable Deformable Barrier Test | 14.99 out of 16 |
| Child Occupant Protection | Score |
| Child Occupant Protection | 34.81 out of 49 |
| Dynamic Test | 16.81 out of 24 |
| CRS installation | 12 out of 12 |
| Vehicle assessment | 6 out of 13 |
The Maruti Baleno crash test results for the 6-airbag version also don’t show a major difference when compared to the 2-airbag trims. In the adult occupant protection section – specifically the Frontal Offset Deformable Barrier Test – it scored 11.54 out of 16, which is quite similar. In the Side Movable Deformable Barrier Test, it did slightly better with a score of 14.99 out of 16.
Even in child occupant protection, which includes the dynamic test, CRS installation, and vehicle assessment, the 6-airbag Baleno got the same scores as the 2-airbag version.
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Maruti Baleno 2- and 6-airbag trims offer similar safety features
| 2 Airbag Variants | 6 Airbag Variants |
|---|---|
| SIGMA 1.2L ISS 5MT | ZETA 1.2L ISS 5MT |
| DELTA 1.2L ISS 5MT | ALPHA 1.2L ISS 5MT |
| ZETA 1.2L ISS 5MT | ZETA 1.2L ISS AGS |
| ALPHA 1.2L ISS 5MT | ALPHA 1.2L ISS AGS |
| DELTA 1.2L ISS AGS | |
| ZETA 1.2L ISS AGS | |
| ALPHA 1.2L ISS AGS |
Both the 2-airbag and 6-airbag versions of the Baleno have shown nearly the same results in the crash test, with only minor differences. If we leave out the airbag count, all variants come with a same set of standard safety features like ESP with hill hold, reverse parking sensors, high-speed alert system, 3-point ELR seat belts for all passengers, seat belt reminders for all seats, brake assist, seatbelt pre-tensioners with force limiters, and ISOFIX mounts for child seats. The 6-airbag Baleno, apart from having more airbags, also gets a few extras like a rearview camera and a 360-degree view camera.
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New 2025 Maruti Baleno likely to get six airbags soon
The 2025 Maruti Baleno received some minor updates on the inside and outside, but there were no changes made on the safety front. It continues to be offered with same set of safety features as before. However, since the carmaker has now updated all its Arena models with 6 airbags as standard, it's expected that this change could also be introduced to all the NEXA models sooner or later.
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