Maruti e-Vitara Safety Rating: When it comes to buying a car in India, the name of the country's largest company, Maruti Suzuki, comes to mind first. Now, Maruti is about to step into the electric segment with its first electric SUV, the e-Vitara. Built in India, this Made-In-India car has now proven its strength on a global level as well. Please note that in the crash tests and safety evaluations of the Japan New car Assessment Programme (JNCAP), the Maruti e-Vitara performed exceptionally well, achieving an overall 4-star safety rating.

How was the performance in Japan?
In the Japan NCAP evaluation, the e-Vitara has received a top 'A' rank in collision prevention technologies i.e., preventive safety, which indicates that the cars smart safety features are extremely effective at avoiding accidents. Meanwhile it was awarded a B rank in collision safety. Furthermore,  its automatic emergency accident reporting system has been classified under the 'Advanced Type-II' category.

Ahead in Advanced Driving Assistance as well
At the same time, features providing day and night protection for pedestrian and cyclist, lane-departure prevention, superior headlights, and safety protection against accidental pedal misapplication received the highest Level 5 rating in rigorous testing. However, in some complex traffic scenarios, such as turning at intersections or crossings, its scores varied between Level 2 and Level 4.

Driver and Passenger Safety
In the full-width frontal impact test, it received the highest 'Level 5' rating for driver protection.  In addition, for side impacts and neck protection in rear end collisions, both the driver and front passenger secured a Level 5 rating. Meanwhile, safety for rear seat passengers stood at Level 4.

Already Received 5-Star Rating in India
It is important to note that the crash test regulations of Japan NCAP and India differ, so a direct comparison cannot be made between the two. In India this Made-In-India electric SUV has already received an impressive 5-star rating under Bharat NCAP, scoring excellent marks in both adult and child safety.