The major point of contention had been the S-Presso's poor performance in Global NCAP crash tests which got it just a 1-star safety rating. And it is a rating that has serious questions about the structural integrity of the vehicle and occupant protection in the event of a crash. India has one of the highest rates of road accidents in the world, says critics, Maruti Suzuki should put more emphasis on safety. The S-Presso defenders say it complies with all the Indian safety regulations and the GNCAP tests are more rigorous than the law stipulates. The other debate is if budget conscious buyers in the entry level segment are willing to pay more for additional safety features and if Maruti should bear the cost of safety improvement at the cost of affordability.