2024 Maruti Dzire vs Honda Amaze: Safety Showdown in Global NCAP Crash Tests

The 2024 Maruti Dzire and the current-generation Honda Amaze recently faced off in Global NCAP crash tests, revealing significant differences in their safety credentials. With the Dzire receiving a 5-star safety rating and the Amaze scoring just 2 stars, the results underline Maruti’s emphasis on safety in its new model.

Maruti Dzire 2024: A Safety Benchmark

The updated Dzire comes equipped with six airbags as standard, along with features like electronic stability control (ESC), hill hold assist, and a 360-degree camera. Its crash test results impressed:

Frontal Impact (64 kmph): The driver’s chest showed marginal protection, while the passenger’s chest had adequate protection. Heads and knees for both occupants received good protection.

Side Impact (50 kmph): Protection for the head, chest, abdomen, and pelvis was rated as good.

Side Pole Impact: Good protection was observed for most areas, though the driver’s chest received marginal protection.

Child Occupant Protection: Scoring 39.20 out of 49, the Dzire provided full protection to child dummies in both frontal and side impacts.

Honda Amaze: Falling Behind

The current Honda Amaze, equipped with dual front airbags and ABS with EBD, lags in safety features like side and curtain airbags or ESC. This limited its performance in crash tests:

Frontal Impact (64 kmph): Good head and neck protection for adults, but marginal protection for the knees.

Side Impact (50 kmph): Good protection for the head and pelvis, but marginal for the chest.

Child Occupant Protection: Scoring only 8.58 out of 49, the forward-facing child seats showed poor protection during frontal impacts.

Shared Strengths: Stable Body Shell

Both the Dzire and Amaze were rated as having stable bodyshells and footwell areas capable of withstanding further loadings.

What’s Next for Honda Amaze?

Honda is set to launch the third-generation Amaze in December 2024, promising a fresh design, upgraded interiors, and improved safety features, including six airbags as standard.

Price Comparison

Maruti Dzire 2024: ₹6.79 lakh to ₹10.14 lakh (introductory).

Honda Amaze: ₹7.20 lakh to ₹9.96 lakh.

The new Dzire raises the bar for safety in the subcompact sedan segment, while Honda aims to bridge the gap with its upcoming model.

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