Recently, Matthew Hayden visited Mahindra’s test track in Chennai. He took Scorpio-N and XUV700 SUVs for a spin.
Matthew Hayden is one of the well-known Australian cricketers. However, he is also associated with Mahindra Australia as a brand ambassador. The legendary cricketer can be often seen promoting Mahindra vehicles nowadays. Recently, he visited the Mahindra SUV Proving Track in Chennai. A new video from the visit shows Matthew Hayden testing the Mahindra XUV700 and Mahindra Scorpio-N on the track. He also shared a quick review of the popular SUVs. Let’s take a closer look.
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As you can see in the YouTube video by Mahindra Australia, Matthew Hayden offers a tour of Mahindra’s test track before taking the two SUVs for a ride. It includes a highway section and a circular dynamic platform. First, the ace cricketer took the Mahindra XUV700 on the track. He takes the SUV on suspension testing part, dedicated off-road track, and a 43.7-degree parabolic turn. There is also a dry and wet skid pad to test the braking capabilities. He also tests the Mahindra Scorpio-N on the track.
Mahindra SUV Proving Track
The Mahindra SUV Proving Track is a 454-acre facility in Chennai, India. The state-of-the-art facility is specifically designed for testing Mahindra SUVs. It offers a diverse range of testing facilities. This includes an off-roading track that is specially designed to test capabilities for any type of terrain. The company uses it to ensure the performance, durability, and safety of Mahindra vehicles. Here are some of the specialised parts of testing tracks to get the required data:
Braking Zone
This segment is designed to test the emergency braking, brake balance, and ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) functionality.
Climate Chamber
The engineers have created a controlled environment that can test an SUV’s performance in extreme weather conditions. This includes high temperatures, extreme cold, humidity, etc.
Crash Testing Facility
This sections lets one check the safety of the vehicles. It offers controlled collisions to check a car’s structural integrity and occupant protection.
Durability Track
This segment tests an SUV on rough surfaces and potholes over extended periods. It allows the team to judge a car’s durability.
Handling Circuit
The special course features tight turns, slalom sections, and chicanes. It allows one to assess a car’s manoeuvrability, cornering abilities, and overall handling dynamics.
High-Speed Track
This segment has wide curves. It allows the engineers to assess a car’s stability at higher speeds. They can also check braking performance, aerodynamics, and overall handling.
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Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) Facility
This facility allows engineers to check noises or vibrations produced by SUVs. The section offers special equipment to measure the noise, vibration, and harshness levels.
Off-Road Course
This segment offers demanding off-road conditions including rugged terrain, rock crawls, uneven surfaces, steep inclines, deep water crossings, etc. It allows engineers to test an SUV’s traction, suspension articulation, ground clearance, 4×4 system, and more.
Test Track Layout
The proving track consists of a meticulously designed layout with various sections and configurations that simulate real-world driving scenarios. It includes straight stretches, curves, banking sections, and elevation changes to evaluate vehicle dynamics, handling, stability, and suspension performance.
