Maruti Suzuki Fronx Stuns with 1-Star ANCAP Safety Rating Despite Features

• Maruti Suzuki Fronx received a surprising 1-star safety rating from the Australian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP).
• This contrasts sharply with its 4 and 5-star ratings from Japan NCAP and ASEAN NCAP, respectively.
• The car scored poorly in adult (48%) and child (40%) occupant protection, primarily due to a rear seatbelt retractor malfunction.
• Child safety was compromised by the lack of rear seatbelt pre-tensioners and weak protection for child dummies in tests.
• Despite advanced features like AEB and lane assist, some safety assist systems, like reversing AEB, had limitations.

Why It Matters: Maruti Fronx's 1-star ANCAP rating raises concerns about safety despite its features and other NCAP scores.