Auto Recap – June 11: Baleno & Dzire Ace BNCAP, MG Windsor EV Hits 27,000 Sales
June 11 auto highlights: Maruti Dzire gets a 5-star BNCAP rating, Baleno achieves 4-star, MG Windsor EV crosses 27,000 sales. All the key automotive updates in one place.
Introduction
The Indian auto industry is buzzing this week! June 11 delivered significant milestones—from improved safety ratings for two of Maruti’s top-sellers to MG’s rapid EV sales growth. Here’s your fast-paced auto roundup covering all the major stories that matter.
Maruti Dzire & Baleno Ace BNCAP Crash Tests
🚘 Maruti Dzire – First Sedan With 5-Star Safety
The all-new 2024 Maruti Dzire sedan has become the first Indian sedan to receive a 5-star rating under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP). With six airbags as standard, the Dzire scored high in both adult and child occupant protection.
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Adult Safety Score: 30.08 / 32
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Child Safety Score: 44.54 / 49
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Notable Safety Features:
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Six airbags
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ESC, ABS with EBD
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Rear parking camera & sensors
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Hill-hold assist
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ISOFIX child seat anchors
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🚗 Maruti Baleno – A 4-Star Surprise
Maruti’s premium hatchback, the Baleno, also underwent BNCAP testing and scored a 4-star adult rating. It becomes the brand’s first hatchback to achieve this feat, improving on its previously criticized safety record.
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Adult Safety Score: 26.49 / 32
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Child Safety Score: 42.50 / 49
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Variants Tested: 2-airbag and 6-airbag trims
These scores mark a turning point for Maruti Suzuki, signaling a strong focus on structural safety and occupant protection going forward.
⚡ MG Windsor EV Hits 27,000 Units – A Sales Milestone
MG Motor’s electric SUV, the Windsor EV, has crossed 27,000 cumulative sales in India, just eight months after launch.
📊 Key Highlights:
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Over 8,000 bookings received for the newly launched EV Pro variant
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Battery Range:
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Base Model (38 kWh): 331 km (WLTP)
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EV Pro (52.9 kWh): 449 km (WLTP)
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48% buyers from non-metro cities, indicating rising EV adoption across smaller towns
Top Features:
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15.6” touchscreen infotainment
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360° camera
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Level 2 ADAS (on EV Pro)
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Fast-charging support with V2L (vehicle-to-load) capability
The Windsor’s sales pace positions it ahead of many competitors in the compact electric SUV category, including Tata Nexon EV and Hyundai Kona.
🔧 Quick Headlines: More Automotive Buzz
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Tata Punch EV sees delivery ramp-up in South India post recent OTA update.
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Hyundai Creta N Line and Kia Sonet X Line facelift variants are seeing increased traction in metro cities.
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Government planning new incentives for local EV component manufacturing under FAME 3.0.
✅ Summary Recap
| Headline | Key Takeaway |
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| Dzire BNCAP | Becomes first Indian sedan with 5-star crash rating |
| Baleno BNCAP | Scores 4 stars – a huge improvement in safety |
| MG Windsor EV | Crosses 27,000 units; 48% sales from tier-2 & tier-3 cities |
| EV Growth | Strong adoption beyond metros with enhanced features |
| Industry Buzz | EV-focused incentives, model updates, and OTA rollouts |
Conclusion
The Indian automobile landscape is evolving at lightning speed—be it in crash safety benchmarks or EV milestones. With Maruti Suzuki upping its safety game and MG setting a benchmark in electric mobility, the market is poised for smarter, safer, and cleaner rides.
Stay tuned: For more weekly auto recaps, comparisons, and upcoming model previews, follow our blog. Want to know how the new Dzire stacks up against Tata Tigor or Amaze? Just ask we’ve got you covered.
