Any family vehicle has to be safe and the 7-seater WagonR has caused a great deal of debate over this. With such compact dimensions, it’s hard to imagine how the car could protect all occupants in a crash, and even more difficult to imagine how the third row would fare in a collision. The critics say the addition of extra seats will degrade the structural integrity of the vehicle whereas the supporters claim that Maruti has strengthened the chassis for accommodating such changes. Also discussed are how well airbags and ABS work when the car is fully loaded. Others fear the car could be damaged when performing emergency maneuvers, such as evasive driving, with seven passengers on board. The passive side of the debate on safety features is also wide, relating to third row seat size and location, all seat belt usage possibilities for all passengers, and the crunchy factor of driver visibility with all seats in use. Road conditions in India and long family trips make this question of safety particularly pertinent.