The launch of the new Maruti Suzuki Dzire has sparked speculation among Indian buyers that it may surpass Tata Motors in safety standards. The Dzire earned a 5-star rating for adult safety and 4-star rating for child safety by the Global NCAP, breaking the company's own record. On the other hand, Tata's Punch and Nexon became India's first vehicles to receive 5-star Bharat-NCAP certification, scoring higher than Dzire's total score of 70.44/83 points for adult and child safety. With safety becoming a major factor in car purchases, this competition between two giants in the Indian auto industry is sure to catch the attention of consumers.
Maruti Suzuki Dzire vs Tata Punch and Nexon: A Battle for Safety Supremacy
Background
Safety has emerged as a paramount concern in the Indian automobile industry. In response to the government's recent implementation of stricter safety regulations, car manufacturers have intensified their efforts to improve the safety features of their vehicles. Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors, two of the leading carmakers in the country, are at the forefront of this competition.
The Dzire's Global NCAP Ratings
Maruti Suzuki's New Dzire made headlines in 2023 when it secured a 5-star rating for adult safety and a 4-star rating for child safety from the Global New Car Assessment Program (Global NCAP). This marked a significant improvement from the previous Dzire model, which had received only a 3-star rating for adult safety.
Tata Motors' Bharat-NCAP Certification
However, Tata Motors responded with an even more impressive achievement. In January 2023, its Punch and Nexon models became the first vehicles in India to receive a 5-star rating under the new Bharat New Car Assessment Program (Bharat-NCAP). Bharat-NCAP is India's own car safety assessment program, which is based on the Global NCAP rating system.
Comparison of Safety Ratings
The Punch and Nexon achieved a combined score of 72.63/83 points for adult and child safety. This is higher than the Dzire's total score of 70.44/83 points. Therefore, based on the Bharat-NCAP ratings, Tata Motors' vehicles currently have the edge over the Dzire in terms of safety.
FAQs
1. Why are safety ratings so important? A. Safety ratings provide consumers with an objective assessment of how well a vehicle protects its occupants in the event of a crash.
2. What is the difference between Global NCAP and Bharat-NCAP? A. Global NCAP is an international car safety assessment program, while Bharat-NCAP is India's own program. Bharat-NCAP is based on the Global NCAP rating system but has some additional safety requirements specific to India.
3. Which Tata Motors vehicles have received 5-star Bharat-NCAP ratings? A. The Punch and the Nexon.
4. Is the Dzire a safe car? A. Yes, the New Dzire has received a 5-star rating for adult safety and a 4-star rating for child safety from Global NCAP.
5. Which car is safer: the Dzire or the Nexon? A. Based on Bharat-NCAP ratings, the Nexon has a slightly higher safety rating than the Dzire.
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