Maruti Suzuki Victoris earns 5-star Global NCAP rating with strong safety scores
Maruti Suzuki’s latest midsize SUV, the Victoris, has earned a 5-star safety rating from Global NCAP, marking the first time a model from the brand has achieved top scores in both Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and Child Occupant Protection (COP). The achievement comes shortly after the SUV also secured a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating, further strengthening its safety credentials.
Crash Test Performance
The Victoris recorded an AOP score of 33.72 out of 34, alongside a COP score of 41 out of 49. Its bodyshell integrity was assessed as stable during testing.
- Frontal Offset Test: The SUV scored 15.807 out of 16 points. Protection levels for the driver’s head, neck, pelvis, thighs, left tibia and feet were rated “good,” while the chest and right tibia achieved an “adequate” rating. The co-driver’s head, chest, and lower body protection were uniformly marked “good.”
- Side Impact Tests: In the side movable deformable barrier test, the Victoris achieved 15.913 out of 16 points, with all areas rated “good” except the chest, which was assessed as “adequate.” In the side pole impact test, driver protection was rated “good” across all body regions.
Child Occupant Safety
The SUV also excelled in COP evaluations:
- Dynamic Test: 24/24 points
- CRS Installation: 12/12 points
- Vehicle Assessment: 5/13 points
Both the 18-month-old and 3-year-old child dummies received maximum scores for side and frontal protection when tested with child restraint systems.
Safety Equipment
The Victoris comes with an extensive standard safety package, including six airbags, electronic stability control, traction control, ABS with EBD, hill hold assist, rear parking sensors, ISOFIX mounts and seatbelt reminders for all passengers. Higher trims add features such as a 360-degree camera, electronic parking brake with auto hold, and Level 2 ADAS functions.
The Victoris scored 5 star rating in Bharat NCAP crash test as well. With these results, the Victoris becomes a significant milestone for Maruti Suzuki, highlighting the company’s growing emphasis on safety in the Indian market.
