Maruti Suzuki S-Presso received no stars in a recent safety test conducted by Global NCAP that raised questions about the protection offered to occupants within this popular model from the automaker. However, shortly after the results were announced, the company reacted by stressing that all of its cars, including the S-Presso, meet the safety standards set by the Indian government and that these standards are in part with those of Europe.
The Global NCAP test on the S-Presso was conducted within a controlled laboratory and on a basic variant of the car that only has a driver’s side airbag. The test result indicated that the protection offered to adult and child occupants left much to be desired and the vehicle structure was considered unstable.
HT Auto approached Maruti Suzuki with the test results and a spokesperson reaffirmed the importance the company attaches to safety. “The Government of India has recently increased the rigor of car accident testing standards and made them identical to European standards. All of the company’s products fully comply with these global standards and are properly tested and certified by the Government. from India, “he said. “Security is a critical issue and is therefore closely regulated by governments around the world, as they are responsible for the safety of the people in their countries. It cannot be left to the opinion of any self-proclaimed party.” .
The S-Presso, launched in 2019, is a popular offering from Maruti Suzuki and is considered a viable option by many, especially first-time car buyers. While the company says it has SUV-like proportions, the vehicle may be doing well for the price it’s offered and the features you get. The car recently completed a year in India and has found 75,000 buyers.
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