India-NCAP Crash Test: Domestic automaker Mahindra & Mahindra on Thursday, November 14, announced that its three most popular models – Thar ROXX, XUV 3XO and XUV400 – achieved the coveted 5-star safety rating under the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (Bharat-NCAP) Is. According to the official release, this achievement highlights Mahindra’s dedication to delivering world-class SUVs that offer exceptional safety features without compromising on performance.
Of these, the Thar ROXX stands out as a pioneer, becoming India’s first body-on-frame SUV to earn a 5-star Bharat-NCAP rating. It scored an impressive 31.09/32 in adult occupant protection (AOP) and 45/49 in child occupant protection (COP), the highest score ever by any internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in India-NCAP testing. The robust design of the Thar ROXX is coupled with advanced safety technologies like six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), and a Level 2 ADAS suite, ensuring that the driver and passengers are well protected in all conditions.
Image: Thar ROXX
Mahindra’s latest C-SUV, the XUV3XO, also scored excellent results with scores of 29.36/32 in adult occupant protection (AOP) and 43/49 in child occupant protection (COP). This compact SUV offers a wide range of safety features, including six airbags, a 360-degree surround view system and advanced driver assistance systems like lane keep assist and automatic emergency braking (AEB). XUV 3XO sets new standards of safety in the compact SUV segment.
Image: XUV 3XO
Meanwhile, Mahindra’s first electric SUV, the XUV400, has also earned recognition for its safety credentials, scoring 30.37/32 for adult safety and 43/49 for child safety. The XUV400 blends the safety of cutting-edge technologies with the strength of Mahindra’s engineering, making it one of the safest electric vehicles in India.
Image: XUV400
Expressing pride in this milestone, R Velusamy, President, Automotive Technology and Product Development, Mahindra, said, “At Mahindra, safety has always been at the core of our product development, and we have worked our way to achieve the highest safety standards. Have prepared.” On Indian roads. The 5-star India-NCAP rating for the Thar ROXX, XUV 3XO and XUV400 reaffirms our mission of building world-class SUVs that offer both excellent performance and unmatched safety.
“From the introduction of six airbags in 2011 to now leading the way with multiple 5-star-rated vehicles, we will continue to set new standards for safety across all segments. As India’s safety norms evolve, Mahindra will continue to lead the way in this will continue to pursue the highest safety standards for its SUVs,” he said.
Main security features:
- Thar ROXX: Six airbags, 3-point seatbelts, ESC, ADAS Level 2, seatbelt reminder, 360-degree camera and more.
- XUV 3XO: Six airbags, 3-point seatbelts, 360-degree surround view, ESC, ISOFIX, ADAS Level 2, and more.
- XUV400: Six airbags, ISOFIX, AEB, a reverse camera with adaptive guidelines, and more.
