2026 Maruti Suzuki Brezza Scores 5-Star Bharat NCAP Safety Rating

5-star safety rating confirmed

The 2026 Maruti Suzuki Brezza has been awarded a 5-star safety rating under the latest Bharat NCAP crash test protocol, according to the official test report.

For Nepali buyers who look to India’s safety results when choosing a compact SUV, this makes the new Brezza one of the stronger options in its class from a crash protection point of view.

Adult occupant protection

In the Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) assessment, the Brezza scored 30.41 out of 32 points, placing it at the upper end of the 5-star band.

• In the frontal offset crash test, protection for the driver and front passenger’s head and neck was rated as good.
• Protection for the chest and legs of the driver, and the legs of the front passenger, was assessed as adequate, indicating a low but not minimal risk of injury in a severe frontal impact.
• In side impact tests using a movable deformable barrier, the structure and restraint systems offered good overall protection to occupants.
• The more severe side pole test, which simulates hitting a narrow object like a pole or tree, also returned good protection levels, suggesting robust side structure and effective curtain airbag performance where fitted.

Child occupant protection

The Brezza also performed strongly in the Child Occupant Protection (COP) category, with a total of 43 out of 49 points.

• It achieved a full 24/24 score in dynamic tests, which evaluate how well child seats protect dummies representing 18‑month and 3‑year‑old children in frontal and side impacts.
• The car received 12/12 points for child restraint system (CRS) installation, meaning common ISOFIX‑type child seats can be fitted securely and correctly on the designated seating positions.
• In the broader vehicle assessment part of the child rating, which looks at features such as clear CRS warnings and the ability to disable the front passenger airbag when a child seat is used, the Brezza scored 7/13 points.

What this means for Nepali buyers

While official imports and final Nepal pricing of the latest Brezza vary by dealer and variant, the Bharat NCAP result suggests that buyers choosing the India-spec 2026 Brezza can expect strong protection for both adults and children in real-world crashes, provided that seatbelts and appropriate child seats are used correctly.

For families comparing compact SUVs mainly on safety, the key takeaway is that the 2026 Maruti Suzuki Brezza now carries a verified 5-star Bharat NCAP rating with 30.41/32 (adult) and 43/49 (child), placing it among the better-tested options currently available in this segment.