It came as a surprise when the new Maruti Dzire was recently in the buzz for achieving a 5 star safety rating from Global NCAP. Maruti Suzuki has for years been criticized for putting fuel efficiency and affordability above safety features in its cars. Many are left wondering if there’s more to the story of this sudden leap in safety standards. Others say, this could be a marketing stunt or the 5 star rated version might not even hit the Indian market. But others say this is a real change in Maruti's attitude to vehicle safety. The question arises over tests and standards, whether this will push other manufacturers to step up the game in the budget segment and how this could affect pricing.