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Hatchbacks With 6 Airbags in India (2026)

Nine hatchbacks in India now offer 6 airbags, and eight fit them as standard on every variant, spanning ₹3.69 lakh for the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 to ₹11.49 lakh for the top Tata Altroz. The Maruti Suzuki Celerio, WagonR, Swift and Baleno join the Alto K10 with six standard across the range, as do the Tata Tiago and Altroz after their facelifts and the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios. The Hyundai i20 is the only one that restricts 6 airbags to a single trim, the Asta (O), leaving every other variant with two. The Baleno is the only hatchback here pairing 6 airbags with Level 2 ADAS. Note that the cheaper Maruti S-Presso does not qualify, because Maruti still fits it with dual front airbags only.

SMBy Sandilya MEditor, Auto Index India
Reviewed by Auto Index India Editorial Team

Nine hatchbacks in India offer 6 airbags, and eight of them fit all six as standard on every variant: the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10, Celerio, WagonR, Swift and Baleno, the Tata Tiago and Tata Altroz, and the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios. Those eight span ₹3.69 lakh for the entry Alto K10 to ₹11.49 lakh for the top Altroz. The ninth, the Hyundai i20, locks 6 airbags to its ₹9.77 lakh to ₹10.48 lakh Asta (O) trim and leaves every other variant with 2. Only the Baleno pairs its 6 airbags with Level 2 ADAS.

Six airbags used to be a top-trim-only feature, but most hatchback makers in India have now made it standard across the range rather than reserving it for the priciest variant. This list covers every hatchback in India currently offering 6 airbags, whether standard across the board or restricted to specific variants, along with what else comes with that safety package.

Key takeaways

  • Maruti Suzuki Alto K10, Celerio, WagonR, Swift and Baleno all offer 6 airbags as standard across every variant, with no lower-airbag trim on sale. The cheaper S-Presso does not: Maruti still fits it with dual front airbags only, so it misses this list.
  • Tata Tiago and Altroz also now offer 6 airbags standard across their entire range, following their respective 2026 and 2025 facelifts.
  • Hyundai Grand i10 Nios joined the 6-airbags-standard group after a Hyundai safety update that reached the Nios but not the i20.
  • Hyundai i20 is the only hatchback on this list where 6 airbags are limited to a single top variant (Asta (O)), with lower trims getting just 2.
  • Maruti Suzuki Baleno is the only hatchback on this list with Level 2 ADAS in addition to its 6 airbags.

Hatchbacks with 6 airbags: comparison

Model6-airbag priceFuel typeTransmission
Maruti Suzuki Alto K10₹3.69L to ₹6.35LPetrol, CNGManual, AGS
Maruti Suzuki Celerio₹4.70L to ₹6.75LPetrol, CNGManual, AGS
Maruti Suzuki WagonR₹4.99L to ₹6.97LPetrol, CNGManual, AGS
Maruti Suzuki Swift₹5.84L to ₹8.89LPetrol, CNGManual, AMT
Maruti Suzuki Baleno₹5.99L to ₹9.10LPetrol, CNGManual, AMT
Tata Tiago₹4.69L to ₹7.99LPetrol, CNGManual, AMT
Tata Altroz₹6.89L to ₹11.49LPetrol, CNG, DieselManual, AMT/DCA
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios₹5.60L to ₹8.46LPetrol, CNGManual, AMT
Hyundai i20₹9.77L to ₹10.48L (Asta (O) only)PetrolManual, CVT, DCT

Airbag counts for the Maruti Suzuki Swift and Baleno are taken from each car's own brochure feature list; the Alto K10, Celerio and WagonR counts come from those models' own brochures and Maruti's Arena variant pages. Tata and Hyundai block automated access to their spec sheets, so those entries are our own and are worth confirming with a dealer. Prices are approximate ex-showroom figures and vary by city.

1. Maruti Suzuki Alto K10

Price range: ₹3.69 lakh to ₹6.35 lakh.

Safety: 6 airbags standard across all variants, including the base trim.

ADAS: Not offered.

Other safety features:

  • Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  • ABS with EBD
  • Speed-sensitive auto door lock
  • Impact-sensing auto door unlock
  • Reverse parking sensors

2. Maruti Suzuki Celerio

Price range: ₹4.70 lakh to ₹6.75 lakh.

Safety: 6 airbags standard across all variants.

ADAS: Not offered.

Other safety features:

  • ESP standard across the range
  • Hill hold assist (AGS variants)
  • ABS with EBD
  • Speed-sensing auto door lock
  • Impact-sensing auto door unlock (all variants except base LXi)

3. Maruti Suzuki WagonR

Price range: ₹4.99 lakh to ₹6.97 lakh.

Safety: 6 airbags standard across all variants.

ADAS: Not offered.

Other safety features:

  • ESP with Hill Hold Control
  • ABS with EBD
  • Reverse parking sensors
  • High-speed alert system
  • Speed-sensitive auto door lock
  • Engine immobilizer

4. Maruti Suzuki Swift

Price range: ₹5.84 lakh to ₹8.89 lakh.

Safety: 6 airbags (side and curtain) standard across all variants.

ADAS: Not offered.

Other safety features:

  • ABS with EBD
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Electronic Stability Program
  • Hill Hold Assist
  • ISOFIX child seat anchorages

5. Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Price range: ₹5.99 lakh to ₹9.10 lakh.

Safety: 6 airbags standard across all variants.

ADAS: Level 2 ADAS, the only hatchback on this list to offer it, including Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning and Prevention, Advanced Emergency Braking, and High Beam Assist.

Other safety features:

  • ESP with Hill Hold Assist
  • ABS with EBD
  • Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
  • 360 View Camera
  • ISOFIX child seat anchorages

6. Tata Tiago

Price range: ₹4.69 lakh to ₹7.99 lakh.

Safety: 6 airbags standard across all variants, following the 2026 facelift.

ADAS: Not offered.

Other safety features:

  • ABS with EBD
  • Reverse parking sensors
  • ISOFIX child seat anchorages
  • Electronic Stability Control (higher variants)
  • Hill Hold Control (higher variants)
  • Tyre Pressure Monitoring System and 360-degree camera with blind view monitor (higher variants)

7. Tata Altroz

Price range: ₹6.89 lakh to ₹11.49 lakh.

Safety: 6 airbags standard across all variants, following the 2025 facelift.

ADAS: Not offered.

Other safety features:

  • ABS with EBD
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
  • ISOFIX child seat anchorages
  • 360-degree camera (higher trims)

8. Hyundai Grand i10 Nios

Price range: ₹5.60 lakh to ₹8.46 lakh.

Safety: 6 airbags standard across all variants, following Hyundai's safety update for the Nios.

ADAS: Not offered.

Other safety features:

  • ABS with EBD
  • Electronic Stability Control and Vehicle Stability Management (higher trims)
  • Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
  • ISOFIX child seat anchorages
  • Rear camera

9. Hyundai i20

Price range: ₹9.77 lakh to ₹10.48 lakh, limited to the top Asta (O) variant. Every other i20 variant comes with only 2 airbags.

Safety: 6 airbags on the Asta (O) variant only, not standard across the range.

ADAS: Not offered.

Other safety features:

  • ABS with EBD
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
  • Rear camera
  • ISOFIX child seat anchorages

Conclusion

Most hatchback makers in India have caught up on 6 airbags as standard rather than a top-trim perk, and Maruti Suzuki, Tata and the Grand i10 Nios all reflect that. The clear outlier is the Hyundai i20, where 6 airbags are locked to the range-topping Asta (O) trim and every variant below it still ships with just 2, a meaningful gap next to its rivals. If Level 2 ADAS matters alongside airbag count, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno is currently the only hatchback in India offering both.

Frequently asked questions

Which hatchbacks in India have 6 airbags as standard on every variant?

The Maruti Suzuki Alto K10, Celerio, WagonR, Swift and Baleno, along with the Tata Tiago, Tata Altroz and Hyundai Grand i10 Nios.

Does the Hyundai i20 have 6 airbags?

Only on its top Asta (O) variant. Every other i20 variant comes with 2 airbags.

Which hatchback has both 6 airbags and ADAS?

The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is currently the only hatchback in India offering both 6 airbags standard and Level 2 ADAS.

Is 6 airbags now mandatory in India?

No, the government has not mandated 6 airbags in passenger cars, though most manufacturers have voluntarily standardised it across recent model updates.

Which is the cheapest hatchback in India with 6 airbags standard?

The Maruti Suzuki Alto K10, starting from ₹3.69 lakh with 6 airbags across every variant. The cheaper S-Presso undercuts it, but Maruti fits that car with dual front airbags only.

Last verified: 2026-09-20