The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara has secured a 5-star safety rating in the latest Bharat NCAP crash tests, making it the safest Maruti car to be evaluated under India’s new safety standards. The electric SUV previously earned a 5-star rating in Euro NCAP tests conducted in September 2025, demonstrating strong performance in both Indian and international assessments.
The e Vitara is the fourth Maruti Suzuki vehicle to be tested by Bharat NCAP, following the Dzire, Baleno and Invicto.
Key Highlights
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5-star rating for adult and child occupant protection
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Highest-rated Maruti Suzuki model in Bharat NCAP
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Also tested by Euro NCAP with a 5-star rating
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Equipped with seven airbags, Level 2 ADAS, and a 360-degree camera
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Ratings applicable across 49 kWh and 61 kWh variants
Bharat NCAP Testing Overview
Bharat NCAP assessed the top-spec Alpha variant of the e Vitara, equipped with a 61 kWh battery pack. The rating also applies to the Delta (49 kWh) and Zeta (61 kWh) trims.
Adult Occupant Protection (AOP)
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Frontal offset test: 15.49 / 16
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Side impact test: 16 / 16
In the frontal offset test, the e Vitara provided good protection for the driver’s head, neck, pelvis, thighs and feet. The protection offered to the chest and tibias was rated as adequate.
In both the deformable barrier and side pole impact tests, the vehicle delivered good protection to all critical body regions, highlighting strong structural integrity and occupant safety performance.
Child Occupant Protection (COP)
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Dynamic score: 24 / 24
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Child Restraint System installation: 12 / 12
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Vehicle assessment: 7 / 13
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Total COP score: 43 / 49
Child seats for both the 18-month-old and 3-year-old dummies were positioned rear-facing, which contributed to full scores in both frontal and side crash tests.
Six points were deducted in the vehicle assessment category, preventing a perfect overall score.
Safety Features
The e Vitara is equipped with a comprehensive suite of safety technologies, including:
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Seven airbags
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Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
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360-degree camera
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Front and rear parking sensors
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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Electronic parking brake with auto-hold
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ISOFIX child seat anchorages
This is the second Maruti Suzuki vehicle, after the Victoris, to feature Level 2 ADAS capability.
Price, Variants and Specifications
Price (On-road, India): ₹21.16 lakh to ₹31.81 lakh
Variants
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Delta – 49 kWh
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Zeta – 61 kWh
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Alpha – 61 kWh
Key Specifications
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Front brakes: Disc
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Rear brakes: Disc
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Width: 1,800 mm
Official range figures are yet to be published.
Comparison: Maruti e Vitara vs Mahindra BE 6
The Maruti e Vitara competes primarily with the Mahindra BE 6, which was crash-tested by Bharat NCAP in January 2025. Both vehicles earned 5-star ratings in adult and child protection.
However, the BE 6 achieved:
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0.49 points higher in Adult Occupant Protection
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2 points higher in Child Occupant Protection
While the score difference is small, the BE 6 technically ranks higher.
Verdict
The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara delivers excellent crash protection, a strong safety feature set and advanced driver assistance technologies. Its 5-star Bharat NCAP rating, combined with a 5-star Euro NCAP score, positions it as one of the safest electric SUVs currently available in India.
The e Vitara also marks a significant step forward for Maruti Suzuki, addressing long-standing market perceptions regarding safety standards and structural robustness within the brand’s portfolio.
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