Why does the Suzuki Wagon R lack key safety features like airbags and advanced driver-assistance systems ADAS in Pakistan?

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Why does the Suzuki Wagon R lack key safety features like airbags and advanced driver-assistance systems ADAS in Pakistan?

Many customers in Pakistan are concerned about the lack of safety features in the Suzuki Wagon R, especially considering the price point. Why does Suzuki not include features like side airbags, ESC, o r ADAS Lane Assist, Blind Spot Monitoring in the Wagon R, and does this compromise driver and passenger safety?

Gari Specialist asked on 16 May 2025 16:45:25 pm

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Gari Master - on 16 May 2025 16:49:51 pm

The safety features in the Suzuki Wagon R are considered basic compared to modern vehicles in the same price range. Here’s why:

Cost Considerations:
Suzuki keeps the Wagon R’s price competitive by offering a simpler configuration, which means sacrificing features like side airbags, Electronic Stability Control ESC, and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems ADAS. This is done to maintain an affordable price for the base model, which is a major selling point in the Pakistani market.

Basic Safety Features:
The Wagon R comes with front airbags in some variants, ABS Anti-lock Braking System, and EBD Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, but lacks additional safety systems like traction control, lane assist, o r blind spot monitoring that are found in higher-end o r newer models.

Market Preferences:
In Pakistan, the focus is more on affordability than advanced features, and the demand for high-end safety features is less compared to markets like Europe o r North America. This makes Suzuki reluctant to include these advanced systems in the Wagon R.

Solution:

For enhanced safety, some owners opt to install aftermarket safety features like reverse sensors o r even dash cams to help with visibility and security.

Upgrading to higher trims o r other models like the Suzuki Swift might provide more safety features, but these come at a higher cost.