Mahindra SUVs BNCAP crash tests analysed

Mahindra is known for making tough SUVs, which is evident from the crash test ratings of various agencies. The company’s latest SUVs, including the XEV 9e, Thar Roxx, XUV 3XO have received 5-star safety ratings in BNCAP crash tests. In this article, we bring you the detailed test results of Mahindra SUVs conducted by Bharat NCAP. 

Mahindra XEV 9e

Adult Occupant Protection Test - the Mahindra XEV 9e is the safest SUV in India, as it secured full 5 star crash test rating for both adult and child occupant protection test conducted by BNCAP. The SUV has received 32 points out of maximum 32 in adult occupant protection. 

It scored full 16 out of maximum 16 points in frontal offset and side movable deformable barrier test. The SUV offers good protection to driver and co-driver’s neck, chest and legs during crash test. 

Frontal offset deformable barrier test - 16 out of 16 points
Side movable deformable barrier test - 16 out of 16 points

Child Occupant Protection Test - the electric SUV Coupe scored 45 points out of 49 in child occupant protection test. The SUV has a dynamic score of 24 out of maximum 24 points, and CRS installation score of 12 points out of maximum 12. It scored 9 points out of 13 points in Vehicle assessment score. The SUV offers good protection for both 18 month and 3 years old child. 

Dynamic score - 24 points out of 24
CRS installation score - 12 out of 12
Vehicle assessment score - 9 out of 13

Mahindra BE 6

Adult Occupant Protection Test - the Mahindra BE 6 electric SUV Coupe scores a total of 5 stars in a crash test conducted by Bharat NCAP.  It scored 31.97 points out of the maximum 32 points in adult protection test.

Frontal offset deformable barrier test - 15.97 out of 16
Side movable deformable barrier test - 16 out of 16

Child Occupant Protection - the SUV scores 45 points out of the maximum 49 points in the child occupant protection test conducted by Bharat NCAP. 

Dynamic score - 24 points out of 24
CRS installation score - 12 out of 12
Vehicle assessment score - 9 out of 13

Mahindra Thar Roxx

Adult Occupant Protection Test - the Mahindra Thar Roxx lifestyle SUV scored full 5 star crash test rating. It scored 31.09 out of maximum 32 points in adult occupant protection (AOP) test. 

Frontal Offset Deformable Barrier Test - 15.09 out of 16
Side Movable Deformable Barrier Test - 16 out of 16

Child Occupant Protection Test - the lifestyle SUV secured 45 points out of the maximum 49 in child occupant protection test.

Dynamic score - 24 out of 24
CRS installation score - 12 out of 12
Vehicle assessment score - 9 out of 13

Mahindra XUV 400 EV

Adult Occupant Protection Test - the electric compact SUV scored 30.38 points out of the maximum 32 points in adult protection test. The SUV offers adequate protection to driver’s chest and leg, and good protection to head. 

Frontal offset deformable barrier test - 14.38 out of 16 points
Side movable deformable barrier test - 16 out of 16 points

Child occupant protection test - the Mahindra XUV400 electric SUV scored 43 points out of the maximum 49 points in child occupant protection test conducted by Bharat NCAP. 

Dynamic score - 24 out of 24 points
CRS installation score - 12 out of 12 points
Vehicle assessment score - 7 out of 13 points

Mahindra XUV 3XO

Adult occupant protection test - Mahindra’s smallest SUV, the XUV 3XO has scored a total of 29.36 points out of 32 in adult protection test. The SUV has secured full 5 star crash test rating conducted by Bharat NCAP.

Frontal offset deformable barrier test- 13.36 out of 16
Side movable deformable barrier test - 16 out of 16

Child occupant protection test - the Mahindra XUV 3XO compact SUV scored 43 points out of the maximum 49 points in child occupant protection test conducted by BNCAP. 

Dynamic Score - 24 out of 24
CRS installation score - 12 out of 12
Vehicle assessment score - 7 out of 13

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