Maruti Suzuki Makes Six Airbags Standard Amid Regulatory Updates, Evolving Road Infrastructure
Maruti Suzuki, the second carmaker in India to introduce this crucial safety feature in cars under ₹6 lakh, revealed on Monday that six airbags would now be standard on all of its well-liked entry-level models, including the WagonR, Alto K10, Celerio, and Eeco. In 2023, Hyundai became the first automaker to do this by making six airbags standard on all of its cars.The action is in line with a previous pledge made by RC Bhargava, the chairman of Maruti Suzuki, in April, when he announced the company’s intention to make six airbags standard on all of its cars by the end of 2025.
However, according to the company’s official website, a number of Maruti Suzuki models—including the S-Presso, Baleno, Fronx, Ignis, Ciaz, Ertiga, and XL6—still do not come equipped with six airbags as standard. These models are available for purchase at its ARENA and NEXA stores.Dual front airbags, side airbags, and curtain airbags are all part of the recently standardized six-airbag design. To ensure optimal safety efficacy, this all-inclusive system is supplemented by seat belt reminders and three-point seat belts for every passenger.
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India’s high-speed motorways, quickly growing contemporary road infrastructure, and changing mobility patterns suggest that there has never been a more pressing need for strong safety measures. By deciding to make six airbags standard on the WagonR, Alto K10, Celerio, and Eeco, we are making sure that everyone can benefit from increased safety.
The Indian government is now examining current vehicle safety regulations and is thinking of updating them to require all M1 category passenger cars to have six airbags as standard, instead of the present two. Domestic automakers like Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors have not yet fully aligned with the trend toward increased safety.
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The base versions of Tata’s entry-level vehicles, which cost approximately ₹6 lakh and include the Punch, Tiago, Tigor, and Altroz, do not yet have six airbags. The regular version of Mahindra’s entry-level Bolero does not come with six airbags, and the company does not offer any variants for less than ₹6 lakh.
The action taken by Maruti Suzuki is a major step in the direction of democratising car safety in India. Six airbags in entry-level vehicles could soon become the industry standard rather than merely a differentiation as regulations tighten and competition increases.
