Made-in-India Suzuki Baleno with 6 Airbags Gets 2-Star Latin NCAP Safety Ratings

The Maruti Suzuki Baleno, a popular Indian-made hatchback, has faced scrutiny regarding its safety ratings. Recent Latin NCAP crash tests reveal that the model equipped with two airbags received a 1-star rating, while the version with six airbags achieved a 2-star rating. The two-airbag variant scored 42% in adult occupant protection, whereas the six-airbag model improved to 79%. In contrast, the Baleno secured four stars for adult and three stars for child protection in India’s Bharat NCAP tests, highlighting varying safety outcomes.

Made-in-India Suzuki Baleno with 6 Airbags Gets 2-Star Latin NCAP Safety Ratings

Made-in-India Suzuki Baleno with 6 Airbags Gets 2-Star Latin NCAP Safety Ratings

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The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is a premium hatchback which is made-in-India for the world. The Baleno has been scrutinised for its safety over the last decade or so but nevertheless it remains a hot-selling car in many global markets. In a recent update it has come to light that the Indian made Suzuki Baleno has been tested for safety under Latin NCAP crash tests.
Suzuki Baleno 2025 Latin NCAP Crash Test Ratings

Suzuki Baleno: 2025 Latin NCAP Crash Test Ratings

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Suzuki Baleno: 2025 Latin NCAP Crash Test Ratings

The details of the crash tests shared by Latin NCAP indicate that the Suzuki Baleno with 2-airbags has received 1-star safety ratings in the latest crash tests and the Baleno with 6-airbags has secured 2-starts in these tests.

Suzuki Baleno With 2-Airbags

The Suzuki Baleno with 2-airbags has scored 42 percent in Adult occupant protection, 65 percent in child occupant protection, 48 percent in pedestrian and vulnerable road users protection and 58 percent for safety assist systems. Securing an overall 1 star ratings in these tests.

Suzuki Baleno With 2-Airbags

The Suzuki Baleno with 6-airbags has performed better than its version with 2-airbags in the 2025 Latin NCAP tests. This version has secured 2-star safety ratings in these tests. The Baleno with 6-airbags has scored 79 percent in adult occupant protection, 65 percent in child occupant protection, 48 percent in pedestrian and vulnerable road users protection and 58 percent for safety assist systems. In comparison to the 2-airbags version the addition of four additional airbags has improved its adult occupant protection by 37 percent.

Maruti Suzuki Baleno: Bharat NCAP

The 2025 model year Maruti Suzuki Baleno with 2-airbags had secured 4-stars in adult occupant protection and 3-stars for child occupant protection in India's indigenous Bharat NCAP crash tests. This model has secured an overall 1-star rating in the latest Latin NCAP crash tests.

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