Just recently Ministry of Road Transport and Highways issued a draft which said every car in India should be sold with dual-front airbags. Yes, even today the dual airbags are not a standard feature in the Indian markets. To keep the costs in check, only the driver side airbag comes as standard in small hatchbacks.
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The driver-side airbag should be mandatory for all cars according to the AIS (automotive industry standard) and because of this certain carmakers played really well. The carmakers who provide budget-friendly vehicles regulated this rule by just providing driver-side airbag to keep the production cost in check. For those seeking a co-passenger airbag had to pay a premium over the standard version.
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However, this will change soon and dual-airbags will come as standard across all cars. Please note that carmakers charge a premium of Rs 5,000 to Rs 8,000 for the co-drivers airbags which does not impress the budget buyers.
The entry-level of Renault Kwid, Maruti 800, S-Presso, WagonR, Celerio, Datsun Redi GO and Hyundai Santro gets driver-side airbag only. For the optional airbag which is a safety feature as it saves the passenger during an accident is charged as premium from the buyers.
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As of now, there is no official confirmation as to when the new rules will be implemented but the report said they will come soon. Other features like rear parking sensors, high-speed alert system and seat belt reminder come as standard across all cars.
