Maruti Suzuki India Limited (“Maruti Suzuki”) has received 5-star safety rating in both Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and Child Occupant Protection (COP) for its upcoming New Brezza, under the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (Bharat NCAP). The model is slated to launch on 24th July 2026.
The New Brezza strengthens the Company’s robust 5-star Bharat NCAP-rated vehicle portfolio, alongside the Dzire, VICTORIS, Invicto and the e VITARA. The model is equipped with a wide range of new active safety features including Blind Spot Warning with Lane Change Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Front Parking Sensors, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Emergency Stop Signal, Safe Exit Warning, amongst others. Additionally, as part of the ARENA Safety Shield, the New Brezza comes with 6 airbags as standard across all its variants, Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) with Hill Hold Assist, Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and ISOFIX child seat anchorages.
Speaking on the recognition, Mr. Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited said:
“Brezza has been India’s highest selling Compact SUV* since 2016 and a preferred choice for millions of customers. This 5-star Bharat NCAP rating reinforces the confidence customers place in the vehicle. The recognition for the New Brezza reflects our relentless focus on building safer vehicles for Indian roads.”
He added,
“Safety is at the core of our vehicle design philosophy. By making 6 airbags as standard in 16 models and across 160 variants, we have democratized advanced safety, enabling more than 1.6 million new customers to benefit from advanced occupant safety in FY 2025-26, the highest in terms of industry volume. As customer expectations evolve, we remain committed to making advanced safety accessible across every segment, from entry-level models like Alto K10 and Celerio, to SUVs such as the New Brezza, VICTORIS, Jimny and FRONX.”
Bharat NCAP Safety Assessment Certificate Summary
| Area of Assessment | Maximum Achievable Points | Score Achieved / Rating |
| Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) | 32.00 | ★★★★★ (5 Stars) |
| Child Occupant Protection (COP) | 49.00 | ★★★★★ (5 Stars) |
New Brezza’s Safety Features#
A robust body structure with extensive usage of ultra-high-tensile & high-tensile-strength steel ensures that protection is built into the SUV from the ground up.
| • 6 airbags as standard (front, side and curtain) | • Front Parking Sensors (FPAS) |
| • Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) with Hill Hold Assist | • Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) |
| • Blind Spot Warning with Lane Change Alert | • 360 View Camera |
| • Rear Cross Traffic Alert | • ABS with EBD |
| • Safe Exit Warning | • ISOFIX child seat anchorages |
| • Emergency Stop Signal | • Reverse Parking sensors, Rear Camera, Defogger & Wiper |
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