Maruti Celerio Gets 3-Star Safety Rating in Global NCAP Crash Test

• Maruti Suzuki Celerio received a 3-star rating for adult occupant protection and 2-star for child occupant protection in Global NCAP crash tests.
• The car scored 18.04/34 for adult safety and 18.57/49 for child safety, showing significant shortcomings in child protection.
• Despite being a "Mileage King" (34 kmpl CNG), its safety performance is lower compared to newer Maruti models like Dzire and Victories (5-star).
• The bodyshell and footwell of the Celerio were deemed unstable, indicating they cannot withstand further loads in a crash.
• Maruti Suzuki Ciaz also performed poorly, receiving only a 1-star rating in its crash test.

Why It Matters: Maruti Celerio's 3-star safety rating highlights a gap between mileage and crash protection.