Maruti Suzuki Ciaz Scores One-Star Safety Rating in Global NCAP Crash Test

The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz has received a one-star rating for adult occupant protection in the latest Global NCAP crash test results. The findings were published in 2025 as part of Global NCAP’s assessment programme for the India market.

Global NCAP noted that both the bodyshell and footwell area were rated as unstable During the frontal offset crash test, both the bodyshell and the footwell area were rated as unstable. According to the report, the bodyshell was not considered capable of withstanding further loadings, which influenced the adult occupant protection score.

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Global NCAP noted that the Ciaz does not offer side head protection. Due to the absence of curtain airbags, the side pole impact test was not carried out. This limited the assessment of occupant safety in certain side-impact scenarios.

Another key observation was the lack of three-point seatbelts for all seating positions. Global NCAP stated that not all occupants are provided with equal restraint protection, particularly in the rear centre seat. This factor affected both adult and child occupant safety scores.

Despite standard features such as electronic stability control (ESC) and seatbelt reminders for front occupants, the combined effect of structural instability, missing side head protection, and incomplete seatbelt coverage resulted in a one-star adult occupant protection rating. Global NCAP concluded that these factors limited the vehicle’s ability to provide adequate protection in real-world crash scenarios.

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