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New Delhi: The new generation of Maruti Swift 2024 was launched earlier this year. This car is being sold in many international markets including India, Japan, Australia, New Zealand. Earlier, Swift has been subjected to Euro NCAP and Japan NCAP crash tests, where it received 3-star and 4-star ratings respectively. In the recent crash test conducted by ANCAP (Australian NCAP), Swift got only 1-star safety rating. Let us know how Maruti Swift performed in adult, child and safety assist protection and what safety features are available in it.
1. Adult Occupant Protection (AOP): 47% (18.88/40)
Maruti Swift got 18.88 points out of 40 for adult safety. Some of the key findings in the ANCAP crash tests are:
- The driver’s chest protection was found to be weak.
- There was minimal protection for the legs.
- Head and neck protection was good for the driver and front passenger.
- Driver safety in the full-front barrier front crash test was satisfactory.
- Head and neck protection for the rear passenger was considered adequate.
2. Child Occupant Protection (COP): 59% (29.24/49)
Maruti Swift got 29.24 points out of 49 for child safety. The test results are as follows:
- 10 year old dummy:
- Head protection was adequate.
- Neck protection was found to be weak.
- Chest protection was meager.
- 6 year old dummy:
- Head and neck protection was very poor.
- The protection of vital organs of the body was fine in the side impact test.
3. Safety Assist: 54% (9.78/18)
Many safety features have been provided in Maruti Swift under Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS). According to ANCAP:
- Lane Keep Assist
- Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
- Lane Support System
When AEB was tested at junctions and crossings, the system performed well. However, there is room for improvement in some other safety scenarios.
Safety features of Maruti Swift
The Maruti Swift sold in the Australian market includes the following safety features:
- 6 airbags
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- rear parking camera
- rear parking sensor
- Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS)
These safety features are available in the new generation Swift in India also.
Maruti Swift 2024: Price
price in india
- Ex-showroom price: ₹6.49 lakh to ₹9.59 lakh
price in australia
- From $26,990 to $30,135 Australian dollars
