If you are planning to buy an SUV, the first step is to evaluate the safety rating and features of your favourite model. The best place to review an SUV’s safety attributes is the Global NCAP ratings. Only last month, Global NCAP published data about the safest cars in the Indian market. As per the latest round of crash testing, the Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun top the list of safest cars on Indian roads. But the biggest news is that four Mahindra make the list of 20 safest cars currently selling in the country. As per the new data, Mahindra’s safest cars include the XUV300, XUV700, Marazzo, and the Thar, and we are sure that the recently launch Scorpio N will also join the list soon.
Here is a brief discussion on the safety of Mahindra cars and the safest Mahindra cars.
Over the years, innovation in material science has helped automakers enhance the safety of their cars while not compromising on the handling characteristics and the overall weight. One of the primary materials in this front is the use of Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS). According to Mobility Outlook the BIW (Body in White) of the XUV700 is built using 20 percent AHSS, 21 percent Boron steel and 60 percent mixture of High Strength Steel (HSS) and standard steel. In addition, the new material also has helped Mahindra adopt the lightweight index concept where the weight is divided by the torsional stiffness of the chassis. There are over 6,300 weld points, over 155 metre of structural sealants and 238 critical joints that are defined with different grades of stiffness to help enhance the overall space, rigidity and safety of the SUV. A combination of these elements has made Mahindra cars a touch safer than other brand models.
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Mahindra XUV300 – 5 stars
Launched in 2019, the Mahindra XUV300 is one of the safest SUVs in the country. In the crash tests, the compact SUV earned a 5-star rating in adult occupancy protection and a 4-star in child occupancy safety. Mahindra XUV300 boasts safety features like six airbags, front parking sensors, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX anchorage, and seat belt reminder.
The base model starts from Rs. 8.41 Lakh, with the top-end variant priced at Rs. 14.07 Lakh. All prices are (ex-showroom, India).
Mahindra XUV700- 5 stars
Mahindra XUV700 received a 5-star rating for adult occupancy protection and a 4-star rating for child occupancy. Not just that, it is the first made-in-India SUV to come with an Advanced Driver Assist System (ADAS). As per the test results, the SUV offers good protection to the driver and passenger in a collision or impact. The testing model tested spotted features like dual airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX anchorage, and seatbelt pre-tensioners. The Mahindra XUV700 price is in the bracket of Rs 13.18 – 24.58 Lakh (ex-showroom, India).
Mahindra Marazzo – 4 stars
The spacious MPV is one of the Mahindra safe cars in India. In the new Global NCAP test, Marazzo scored four stars in the adult occupant protection category while earning modest two stars in the child occupant category. It boasts safety features like dual airbags, ABS with EBD, all-wheel disc brakes, ISOFIX mounts, and rear parking sensors. The Mahindra Marazzo starts at Rs. 13.41 Lakh (ex-showroom, India) and is available in 6 variants.
Mahindra Thar – 4 stars
Mahindra cars in India include the Thar with off-roading capabilities. The GNCAP rated Mahindra four rating in the adult occupancy category and the child occupancy category. Also, the Mahindra Thar offers good protection for the driver and passenger chest in an accident or collision. The SUV is loaded with safety components like dual airbags, seat belt warning, central locking, speed-sensing door lock, and Overspeed warning. Moving on to the price, the Mahindra Thar starts at Rs 13.58 lakh (ex-showroom, India).
