New Suzuki Swift Safety Rating Improves; Scores 3 Stars In ANCAP Crash Tests — Watch

Swift Price in India: The Swift, Suzuki Motor Corporation's popular hatchback, underwent rigorous Australasian NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme) safety evaluations in December last year. Even with 6 airbags (standard), an ADAS suite, and rear parking sensors with a camera, the hatchback scored a one-star ANCAP safety rating, although it did get a 3-star safety rating from Euro NCAP.

Let's cut to the chase. The same model has now received a 3-star crash test safety rating from ANCAP, thanks to safety upgrades introduced in September 2025. While the model tested earlier was manufactured before August 2025, the vehicle tested later was manufactured in August 2025. Note that the test model is an international-spec unit, which is currently in its fourth generation. 

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Suzuki Swift Latest ANCAP AOP Results

The Swift, according to the report released by ANCAP, scored 67 per cent (26.87 out of 40) in Adult Occupant Protection (AOP). Like the last time, the driver's chest and upper and lower leg protection were 'weak' and 'marginal', respectively. The passenger compartment remained 'stable' in the front offset test at 50km/h, though. While the lower leg protection for the front passenger was 'adequate', there were marginal ratings for the chest and upper legs of the front passenger. Protection was marked 'good' for the remaining critical body areas.

The Swift received 3.52/8 points in the frontal offset, 7.04/8 in the full-width frontal, 5.51/6 in the side impact, and 6/6 in the oblique pole test. However, the independent testing body did not conduct tests to measure potential injury risk in far-side impacts. 

Suzuki Swift Latest ANCAP COP Results

The Swift got 65 per cent (32.28 out of 49) in the Child Occupant Protection (COP) category. Frontal offset tests revealed 'adequate' head protection and 'weak' neck protection for a 10-year-old dummy. For a 6-year-old dummy, the hatchback offered 'good' chest protection, 'weak' neck protection, and 'marginal' head protection.

The Suzuki Swift also provided 'good' protection across all critical body areas in the side impact test. However, the results showed 'weak' head, 'good' neck, and 'poor' chest protection for a 10-year-old.

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In the Vulnerable Road User Protection test, the vehicle earned 48/63 points, translating to 76 per cent. The bonnet provided 'good' or 'adequate' protection to the head of a struck pedestrian over most of its surface, with 'marginal' and 'poor' crash test results for the base of the windscreen and on the stiff windscreen pillars. ANCAP also tested the safety assist features. The Swift scored 55 per cent (10.03 /18). 

Suzuki Swift (August 2025) Safety Features

With respect to safety upgrades, details are under wraps. But the model manufactured before August 2025 had 6 airbags (standard), along with autonomous emergency braking, rear parking sensors, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, and ABS with EBD. As far as the India-spec Swift goes, Global NCAP and Bharat NCAP are yet to conduct crash tests.