Tin Can Perception Strikes Again: Suzuki Swift's 1-Star ANCAP Rating

Published On 14/12/2024, 12:04:47 pm Author Gaurav Cyril

The Made-in-India Suzuki Swift has received a shocking 1-star ANCAP safety rating meanwhile, its platform sibling, the Dzire, earned a 5-star Global NCAP rating. Let's understand this in detail in this news.

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Just when people thought the "tin can dabba" image of Suzuki was fading, Australia’s ANCAP has reopened old wounds. The Made-in-India Suzuki Swift, a popular hatchback, scored an abysmal 1-star rating in ANCAP's latest crash test results. The ANCAP tests, conducted on Swift GL and GL+ hybrid variants, revealed glaring safety issues. While Swift variants sold in Australia and New Zealand were tested, ANCAP also considered assessments by Euro NCAP for their rating. Swift N CAP testing top view of red maruti swift while being tested

The Numbers Speak

Here’s a breakdown of the Suzuki Swift’s performance in ANCAP’s adult occupant protection tests, where it scored only 18.88 points out of 40 (47%):

  • Frontal offset test: 2.56/8 points
  • Oblique pole test: Full 6/6 points
  • Side impact and whiplash protection: 5.51/6 and 3.97/4 points, respectively
  • Rescue and extrication: 0.83/4 points

The Swift is yet to face crash tests under Global NCAP and Bharat NCAP. With safety becoming a growing priority among Indian consumers, Maruti Suzuki must address these concerns to maintain its market stronghold. For now, the 1-star ANCAP rating is a harsh reminder of the safety gaps in certain Made-in-India models.

As Indian car buyers become increasingly informed, these safety scores may start influencing purchasing decisions. The question is: Will Suzuki step up, or will the "tin can" narrative continue to haunt its reputation?