Mahindra XUV400 And Mahindra XUV 3XO Secures 5 Star Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
The Mahindra XUV400 has been given a 5-star safety rating by Bharat NCAP, joining the Thar Roxx and XUV 3XO. All XUV400 models are eligible for the 5-star adult occupancy protection (AOP) and child occupancy protection (COP) ratings given to Mahindra’s sole EV currently on the market. The XUV400 received full marks in both Dynamic (24) and CRS (child seat restraint) installation (12) and 7/13 points in vehicle evaluation, for a total COP score of 43 out of a possible 49. It should be mentioned that the Nexon EV (44.95), Curvv EV (44.83), and Punch EV (45) all received somewhat higher scores on this metric, even though Mahindra’s EV received a 5-star rating.
With an AOP score of 30.38 out of a possible 32, Mahindra’s EV received slightly higher ratings than its immediate competitor, the Nexon EV (29.86). The Punch EV (31.46) and Curvv EV (30.81) have better ratings, it should be mentioned. In the frontal offset deformable barrier test, the XUV400 EV received 14.38/16 points, while in the side moveable deformable barrier test, it received a perfect score of 16/16. The driver’s side dummy only had less than good protection for its legs and chest during the frontal offset test, according to the safety organisation.
Both the EC Pro and EL Pro trim levels of the XUV 400 are equipped with ESP, ABS, rear disc brakes, a tire pressure monitor, and ISOFIX anchors as standard equipment. The EL Pro contains six airbags, compared to two for the entry-level model. The Mahindra XUV400 EV directly competes with the Tata Nexon EV and is presently priced between Rs 15.49 lakh and Rs 17.69 lakh. With MIDC ranges of 359km and 456km, respectively, it is available with 34.5kWh and 39.4kWh battery choices as well.
In contrast, the Mahindra XUV 3XO small SUV received a 5-star rating in the most current safety testing conducted by the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (BNCAP). The AX7 L and MX2 versions of the XUV 3XO were evaluated by BNCAP, however the ratings apply to the whole lineup. In the adult occupant protection (AOP) category, the XUV 3XO received 29.36 points out of 32, while in the child occupant protection (COP) category, it received 43 points out of 49. When BNCAP tested its direct competitor, the Tata Nexon, last month, it received 29.41 out of 32 points in AOP and 43.83 out of a potential 49 points for COP.In addition to receiving five stars, the XUV 300, the precursor of the XUV 3XO, achieved the highest AOP and COP ratings.
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In August last year, the BNCAP crash test evaluation program was formally announced. With the exception of the total points given—the highest AOP score under GNCAP is 34 points, but under BNCAP it is 32 points—it is quite similar to the Global NCAP test ratings. This is due to the fact that while both procedures grant 16 points for side and front impacts, GNCAP adds two more points for seat belt reminders: one point for the second row and half a point for each of the front seats.
