Maruti Suzuki Invicto Bharat NCAP 5 Star rating unveiled – view full crash test results (AOP, COP), safety features, variants tested and Invicto comparison with other 5-star rated vehicles in India.
Maruti Suzuki Invicto Bharat NCAP 5 star Safety Control.
Another milestone added to the portfolio of Maruti Suzuki is the premium strong hybrid MPV; Invicto that has finally received 5 Star rating in the crash tests conducted by Bharat NCAP (BNCAP). This also renders the Invicto to be one of the safest vehicles in the premium three-row UV aiming at the families who place both the comfort and the safety as their priorities.
What is Bharat NCAP?
The official crash testing system of India is the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP) that was implemented to improve the safety standards of vehicles. The passenger cars are rated on:
- Adult Occupant Protection (AOP)
- Child Occupant Protection (COP).
- Pedestrian Safety
- Safety Assist Technologies
Crashes on vehicles involve frontal offset, side impact and pole impact tests that are conducted according to the protocols in accordance with the AIS-197 norms (September 2023 version).
Invicto Crash Test Performance.
Variants Tested & Weight
- Alpha+ 7STR
- Zeta+ 8STR
- Zeta+ 7STR
- Crash test weight: 1,946 kg
Crash Test Scores
- Adult Occupant Protection (AOP): 30.43/ 32.
- Parents or Divorced Children: 45.00/49.
These impressive scores underscore the structural integrity, sound operation of the airbags as well as adherence to the current Bharat NCAP standards of the Invicto.
Invicto has Standard Safety Features.
Invicto has the standard safety features of its tested models which are similar to those of Maruti Suzuki:
- 6 Airbags (curtain, side, frontal, airbags)
- Hill Hold Assist Electronic Stability Program (ESP).
- All Disc Brakes with ABS & EBD
- Auto Hold Electronic Parking Brake.
- Tyre Pressure monitoring System (TPMS)
- Suzuki with e- Call support.
- Dynamic guidelines 360° Camera.
- ISOFIX Child Seat Anchors
- Front and rear safety belt alerts (AIS-145 compliant)
- Pedestrian Protection Technology (AIS-100).
Structural Safety and Child Protection.
The Invicto body structure was crash efficient, and injury was reduced to the driver and passengers. High resilience was exhibited by side impact tests and pole impact performance.
Another one is Child Occupant Protection where Invicto achieved 24/24 in dynamic tests and 12/12 in CRS (Child Restraint System) installation. The ISOFIX anchorage is also used to improve the safety of families with young children.
Comparison to Other 5-Star Cars.
The Invicto has now been added to the list of Bharat NCAP 5-star rated cars in India and it is among such models as:
- Toyota Innova Hycross (AOP: 30.47/32, COP: 45/49).
- Maruti Suzuki Victories and Dzire (new 5-star additions).
Through such an accomplishment, Maruti Suzuki enhances its presence in the high-end safety-first segment.
Why This Matters for Buyers
1. Peace of Mind of Families– Ideal to large families that seek safety in an upscale MPV.
2. Increased Resale Price – 5-star rated vehicles sell better in the used automobiles market.
3. Insurance Benefits/Fewer premiums in future because of safer cars.
4. Premium Safety at Scale Maruti shows us that it is possible to make a lot of safety standardized in several trims with Invicto.
5. Consumer Awareness Increasing – Indian consumers have become more concerned with safety ratings which makes it one of their key criteria before purchasing.
Maruti Suzuki Official Statement.
Hisashi Takeuchi, MD/CEO of Maruti Suzuki India Limited said:
Maruti Suzuki has always been focused on safety as its product philosophy. Invicto is rated the prestigious 5-star in Bharat NCAP. We have made comfort and innovation to go hand-in-hand with passenger safety by standardizing advanced safety aspects across 15 models and 157 variants through programs, such as NEXA Safety Shield and ARENA Safety Shield.
