Baleno Safety: Crash Test Results for 2-Airbag and 6-Airbag Models

The Maruti Suzuki Baleno underwent crash testing to assess the safety of its 2-airbag and 6-airbag configurations, focusing on adult and child occupant protection. The Baleno’s popularity has been coupled with safety concerns, particularly regarding the base model with only two airbags. The adult occupant safety assessment for the 2-airbag version resulted in a score of 24.04/32. The test revealed marginal protection for the driver’s chest and thighs but adequate leg protection. The front passenger received adequate overall protection and good head protection, with good head and neck protection provided by airbags. In the side impact test, head and neck protection was rated as adequate, and chest protection was marginal. The child occupant safety score was 16.81 out of 24. The 6-airbag version scored 26.52/32 for adult safety (four stars) and 34.81/49 for child safety (three stars). The 6-airbag model has frontal, side head curtain, side chest, and side pelvis airbags. In the frontal offset deformable barrier test, the 6-airbag Baleno achieved 11.54/16, with marginal protection for the driver’s chest and thighs. Leg and neck protection was adequate, and front passengers had adequate overall protection, including good neck protection. The side moveable deformable barrier test scored 14.99/16. Child occupant safety scored 34.81/49.00. The safety results are applicable to specific Baleno model variants.