The Mahindra XUV400 is the electric iteration of the former XUV300 which already boasted a full 5-star safety rating at the Global NCAP
The Mahindra XUV400 electric SUV has been tested at the Bharat NCAP to reveal an impressive 5-star rating. XUV400 is the larger electric counterpart of the pre-facelift XUV300. Due to the tax relaxations for electric vehicles above 4m in length, Mahindra elongated the former XUV300 to create its electric avatar. Now even though the XUV300 has been updated to XUV 3XO, the XUV400 is yet to receive that alteration. As a result, Bharat NCAP tested the Mahindra XUV400 in its current avatar only. Let us glance at the detailed report here.
Mahindra XUV400 Tested at Bharat NCAP
The electric SUV bagged a respectable 30.38 points out of a possible 32 in the Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and 43 points out of 49 in the Child Occupant Protection (COP) category. As a result, it boasts a full 5-star safety rating in both these categories. The standard safety equipment includes 2 airbags, ISOFIX child seat mounts at the rear, seatbelt pretensioner, seatbelt load-limiter, airbag cut-off switch, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), pedestrian protection (AIS-100) and seatbelt reminder for front passengers. This rating is applicable to the entire range. For comparison, the Tata Nexon EV was able to get 29.86 points out of 32 in AOP and 44.95 points out of 49 in COP.
Adult Occupant Protection (AOP)
Let us delve into the deeper details of the Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) section. The Mahindra XUV400 secured 14.38 points out of 16 in the Frontal Offset Deformable Barrier Test and 16 points out of 16 in the Side Movable Deformable Barrier Test. The Side Pole Impact Pole Test was rated ‘OK’. For the driver, the head, neck, pelvis, knees and right tibias demonstrated good protection while the chest, abdomen and left tibias showed adequate protection. For the passenger, the head, neck, chest, pelvis, knees and tibias demonstrated good protection while the abdomen received adequate protection. Again, for comparison, the Tata Nexon EV was able to score 14.26 points out of 16 in the Frontal Offset Deformable Barrier Test and 15.60 points out of 16 in the Side Movable Deformable Barrier Test. Its Side Pole Impact Test was also deemed ‘OK’.
Child Occupant Protection (COP)
In this COP section, the Mahindra XUV400 got a Dynamic Score of 24 out of 24, a CRS Installation Score of 12 out of 12 and a Vehicle Assessment Score of 7 out of 13 for a total of 43 points out of a possible 49. The ISOFIX mount for the 18-month-old child was installed rearward facing, while that of the 3-year-old child was also installed rearward facing. This resulted in a full 5-star rating. Comparing it with the Tata Nexon EV reveals a Dynamic Score of 23.95 out of 24, a CRS Installation Score of 12 out of 12 and a Vehicle Assessment Score of 9 out of 13 for a total of 43 points out of a possible 49.
My View
Safety ratings is an integral part of car buying process in this modern age. People have become safety conscious. That is where these NCAP safety ratings play an imperative role. We know that Tata Motors and Mahindra have taken things to the next level with almost every product from these two displaying a full 5-star safety rating. With the latest results, we have seen the XUV 3XO, the new Thar Roxx and the XUV400 boasting this rating. Similarly, SUVs from Tata Motors also mostly bear the same rating. Clearly, the future of the Indian automobile market is in safe hands.
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