Three Mahindra cars, Thar ROXX, XUV 3XO, and XUV400 earn perfect 5-star safety ratings from the Bharat-NCAP. Thar ROXX creates history by becoming the first body-on-frame SUV to achieve a perfect 5-star rating in Bharat-NCAP testing. The car earned an outstanding 31.09/32 in adult safety and 45/49 in child safety. XUV 3XO scored 29.36/32 in adult safety and 43/49 in child safety, whereas XUV400 achieved an impressive 30.377/32 for adult safety and 43/49 for child safety. This makes XUV400 one of the safest electric vehicles on Indian roads.
Thar ROXX: The major safety features of the Thar ROXX includes six airbags, 3-point seatbelts for all passengers, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and Seatbelt Reminder (SBR) as standard across all variants. Meanwhile, the car also gets level 2 ADAS features, and a 360-degree surround view system with Blind View Monitor.
XUV 3XO: The XUV 3XO offers 35 standard safety features. Key safety elements of the car include 6 airbags, 3-point seatbelts for all seats, ISOFIX child seat anchors. Additionally, the car gets a 360-degree surround view system with Blind View Monitor to improve visibility.
XUV400: XUV400 is the Mahindra’s first electric SUV. The car gets a range of essential safety features, including six airbags, ISOFIX child seat anchors, and all-around disc brakes.
What The Mahindra Said?
“At Mahindra, safety has always been at the core of our product development, and we have trailblazed our way to achieving the highest safety standards on Indian roads,” said R Velusamy, President, Automotive Technology and Product Development, Mahindra & Mahindra. “The 5-star Bharat-NCAP ratings for the Thar ROXX, XUV 3XO, and XUV400 reaffirm our mission to create world-class SUVs that offer both outstanding performance and unmatched safety. From pioneering the introduction of six airbags in 2011 to now leading the charge with multiple 5-star-rated vehicles, we continue to set new benchmarks for safety across all segments. As India’s safety norms evolve, Mahindra will continue to push the envelope, ensuring the highest safety standards for its SUVs,” he further said.
New Maruti Dzire
Maruti Suzuki Dzire leaps into India’s top 5 safest cars with its advanced safety features. This came as a surprise for Indian car buyers. Global NCAP awarded perfect 5-star adult safety rating and 4-star child safety rating to the vehicle. Maruti Suzuki achieves a milestone as the new Dzire is the company’s first 5-star rated car by Global NCAP. According to Global NCAP, the new Dzire comes equipped with a comprehensive safety package, featuring six airbags, ESC, and pedestrian protection.
Meanwhile, several Mahindra cars have proven track record of safety. It will be pre-mature to comment on whether the 5-star Bharat N-cap rating for these 3 Mahindra car will pose a challenge to new Dzire or not.
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