Launched last year, the Mahindra XUV700 bagged a full 5-star rating in the Global NCAP crash test. It boasts of the highest combined safety score (Adult + Child) of 57.69 out of a total of 66.00, among the Indian vehicles tested so far by Global NCAP.
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Mahindra XUV700 Safety Rating by GNCAP
The Mahindra XUV700 was tested by G-NCAP as a part of its #SaferCarsForIndia campaign, where it achieved an adult score of 16.03 out of 17.00. It has also secured a child safety score of 41.66 out of 49.00, the highest among all the vehicles in India tested by Global NCAP so far. The official Global NCAP test for the Mahindra XUV700 was conducted in Germany in October 2021.
The protection offered to the driver and passenger’s head, neck and chest was good. Driver and passenger’s knees showed good protection. Driver tibias showed adequate protection and passenger tibias showed adequate and good protection. The bodyshell and footwell area was rated as stable and they were capable of withstanding further loadings. The car offers standard Seatbelt Reminders (SBR) for driver and passenger. The UN95 test showed that the car could pass the requirements. All of the above explained the five stars for adult occupant protection
Child Occupant Protection
The child seat for the 3 year old and 1.5 year old were installed rearward facing with ISOFIX anchorages and support leg. Both were able to prevent head exposure during the impact. Child Restraint System (CRS) marking was ok. The recommended CRSs did not show incompatibility. The vehicle offers lapbelt in the rear centre position. All of the above explained the four star for child occupant protection.
Commenting on the crashworthiness of the Mahindra XUV700, Velusamy R, Chief of Global Product Development, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. said, “When we were developing the XUV700, we were confident that the XUV700 will achieve 5-star safety rating based on the internal tests done on the vehicle. With XUV700, Mahindra is redefining the SUV segment not just in performance and features but also in terms of safety. Our mission is to bring safer vehicles on Indian roads and to that end, we are building cars with maximum structural integrity loaded with tech-enabled features for maximum safety, performance and efficiency. In addition to the rating, it is heartening to be recognised by Global NCAP for being the first Indian made and owned brand to offer Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) as a safety option, part of ADAS.”
Alejandro Furas, Secretary General of Global NCAP said, “Mahindra has achieved a major milestone with this top score for adult protection and by becoming the first Indian made and owned brand to offer Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) as a safety option. Making this life saving technology available is an important step in encouraging the widespread fitment of crash avoidance technologies. Mahindra is one of the leading manufacturers in India, committed to improving their vehicles in response to Global NCAP’s call to democratise vehicle safety.”
Mahindra XUV700 Safety Features – Highlights
The best-in-class safety features in the Mahindra XUV700 include-
- 7 Airbags
- Latest Generation Electronic Stability Program
- ADAS – Front Collision Warning
- ADAS – Automatic Emergency Braking
- ADAS – Lane Keep Assist
- ADAS – Lane Departure Warning
- ADAS – Smart Pilot Assist
- ADAS – High Beam Assist
- Driver Drowsiness Detection
- LED Clear-view Headlamps
- Cornering lamps
- 360-degree Surround View System
- Blind View Monitoring
- Electronic Park Brake
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Speaking on the great performance by Mahindra XUV700 in the crash test, David Ward, President of the Towards Zero Foundation said, “It’s very satisfying to see Mahindra demonstrating their ongoing commitment to vehicle safety with the five star performing XUV700. High levels of occupant protection for adults and children as well as the availability of AEB, the potentially life saving crash avoidance technology. These are important indicators of the Indian automotive market moving towards ever higher level of consumer awareness and demand for safety.”
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