Maruti Suzuki Ertiga (2 airbags standard)
The India made Ertiga offers two frontal airbags as standard. Its structure was rated as borderline unstable. Its footwell area was rated as unstable and pedal displacement showed injury risks to the lower legs of the driver. Head and neck protection for adult occupants was good. Chest protection for the passenger was good and the driver’s chest received marginal protection.
Side impact protection showed good protection for head, pelvis and abdomen, with adequate protection for the chest. The Ertiga does not offer side airbags even as an option.
Passenger pretensioner failed to work properly. Child occupant protection was poor for the 18 month old dummy. The Child Restraint System (CRS) was installed in the forward facing position, whilst best practice indicates a rearward facing position offers better protection for this age group. Side impact child protection was good.
The Ertiga only offers a lap belt in the rear centre position which explains the significant points loss in child occupant protection. The passenger airbag cannot be disconnected if a rearward facing CRS is installed in the front seat. The Ertiga offers standard ISOFIX anchorages.