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.

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.

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?