If you're hunting for a safe, well-equipped SUV in the Rs 10-15 lakh range, the new Maruti Brezza facelift just gave you one more reason to consider it. Ahead of its official launch, its Bharat NCAP crash test results are out — and they're solid.
5-Star Rating Across the Board
The Brezza facelift has scored a full 5 stars in Bharat NCAP testing, for both adult and child occupant protection.
Adult Occupant Protection: 30.41 out of 32 points
Child Occupant Protection: 43 out of 49 points
These are strong numbers — better than the segment-leading Tata Nexon, though slightly behind the Hyundai Venue and Kia Seltos.
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How It Performed in Crash Tests
In the frontal offset barrier test, the driver's head, pelvis, and foot area got good protection, while the chest and knee area were adequately protected. In the side impact test, every part of the driver's body was well protected. Overall, a well-rounded performance.
Safety Features on Offer
The Brezza facelift doesn't just look good on paper — it comes loaded with safety kit:
6 airbags as standard
ISOFIX child seat anchors
Seat-belt reminder
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and ABS
Reports also point to additional features like blind-spot monitoring, a tyre pressure monitoring system, a 360-degree camera, rear cross-traffic alert, front parking sensors, and a vehicle exit warning system — features you'd usually expect in a segment above this price bracket.
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What's New Under the Hood
The facelift brings a fresh engine lineup:
1.5-litre NA petrol – Available with a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic (6AT available from the VXI variant upwards, not on the base LXI)
1.0-litre turbo-petrol – A new addition, paired only with a 6-speed manual
This new turbo-petrol engine also helps the Brezza fit within the sub-4m tax bracket, which should help keep pricing in check.
Pricing Expectations
Current on-road pricing in Mumbai sits between Rs 9.62 – 15.31 lakh. With the new engine lineup, petrol variants could see a price cut of Rs 50,000 to Rs 75,000, while CNG variants may go up slightly by Rs 25,000 to Rs 45,000 due to the new underbody CNG setup.
Design and Interior Updates
Along with safety and mechanical changes, the Brezza gets a mild styling refresh — a gold-finish grille trim, reworked bumper with triangular fog lamps, a faux skid plate, and new dual-tone alloy wheels.
Inside, it moves up a notch with a larger 10.1-inch touchscreen, wireless Android Auto/CarPlay, ventilated front seats, ambient lighting, an air purifier, and a redesigned climate control panel. Features like the sunroof, wireless charger, 360-degree camera, and heads-up display continue.
Who Does It Compete With?
Once launched, the updated Brezza will go up against the Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, and Skoda Kylaq — all popular names in the sub-15 lakh SUV segment.
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Should You Wait for the Brezza?
If safety is high on your checklist while shopping in the Rs 10-15 lakh SUV segment, the Brezza facelift's 5-star Bharat NCAP rating, updated safety features, and new engine options make it a strong contender worth waiting for.