Maruti e Vitara Shines with 5-Star Bharat NCAP Rating – Safest Maruti Ever in 2025!
December 2, 2025 – Big win for Indian car buyers! Maruti Suzuki’s first electric SUV, the e Vitara, has stormed into the record books by securing a full 5-star safety rating in the latest Bharat NCAP crash tests. Not just any 5-star – it’s now the fourth Maruti model (after Dzire, Victoris, and Invicto) to achieve a perfect score, and it even outperforms its own 4-star Euro NCAP result from the India-made version!
With production already rolling at Suzuki’s Gujarat plant since August 2025, the e Vitara is ready to hit showrooms soon – and now it comes with the ultimate safety stamp. Here’s the complete breakdown of how Maruti’s electric warrior crushed the tests.
Adult Occupant Protection (AOP): Near-Perfect 31.49 out of 32!
→ Head & Neck: Good (both driver & passenger)
→ Chest: Adequate (driver) | Good (passenger)
→ Thighs & Pelvis: Good
→ Tibia: Adequate (driver) | Good (passenger)
→ Feet: Good
Child Occupant Protection (COP): Solid 43 out of 49
- Dynamic Score: 24/24 (perfect!)
- CRS Installation: 12/12 (perfect!)
- Vehicle Assessment: 7/13
Both the 18-month-old and 3-year-old dummies got maximum 12/12 points each – outstanding child safety performance with ISOFIX mounts working flawlessly.
Safety Features That Made It Possible
Maruti didn’t cut corners – the e Vitara is loaded:
- 7 Airbags (including driver knee)
- ISOFIX child seat anchors
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Level-2 ADAS (adaptive cruise, lane keep, AEB)
- 360-degree camera
- Electronic parking brake
- Front + rear parking sensors
- Hill-hold assist
How Does It Compare?
| Model | Bharat NCAP | Euro NCAP |
|---|---|---|
| Maruti e Vitara | 5-Star | 4-Star (India-made unit) |
| Tata Curvv EV | 5-Star | Not tested yet |
| Mahindra BE 6 | Awaiting | Not tested |
Yes – the same car that got 4 stars in Europe just smashed 5 stars at home! Bharat NCAP’s tougher side pole test and stricter child scoring didn’t stop the e Vitara.
Price & Launch – When Can You Buy It?
Expected price: ₹17–22 lakh (ex-showroom)
Launch: Early 2026
Production: Already started at Gujarat plant
Rivals it will battle:
- Hyundai Creta Electric
- Tata Curvv EV
- Mahindra BE 6
- MG ZS EV
- Upcoming Tata Sierra EV
Why This Matters for Indian Buyers
Maruti has faced safety criticism for years. With Dzire, Victoris, Invicto, and now e Vitara all scoring 5 stars in Bharat NCAP, the brand is on a serious redemption arc. The e Vitara proves Indian-made cars can be world-class safe – even safer than their European counterparts in some tests!
Final Verdict
If you were waiting for a safe, feature-loaded, Indian-made electric SUV under ₹25 lakh – the Maruti e Vitara just became the benchmark. 5 stars, 7 airbags, Level-2 ADAS, and Maruti’s massive service network? This could be the family EV India has been waiting for.
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