Mahindra Scorpio N scores 0 stars in Australian NCAP

The Scorpio N neither gets an Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) system, nor a lane support system.

The Mahindra Scorpio N has been awarded a 0-star rating by the Australian NCAP. The SUV scored 44% for adult occupant protection and 80% for child occupant safety. However, the 0% Safety Assist score resulted in the Scorpio N failing the test.

As per the test report, the passenger compartment remained stable in the front offset test. Protection of the driver’s chest and lower legs was adequate. Protection was good for all other critical body regions for both the driver and front passenger.

In the full-width frontal test, the protection of the driver was rated as weak for the chest and good for all other critical body areas. Protection of the rear passenger’s head, neck and chest was poor.

In the side impact test, the protection offered to all critical body regions of the driver was good. However, the driver's seatbelt was observed to unlatch during the impact, increasing risk of the potential injury.

In the oblique pole test, protection was marginal for the chest of the driver and good for all other critical body regions.

In the frontal offset test, protection of the neck and chest of the 10-year-old child dummy was rated as marginal. Otherwise, the protection of both child dummies was good. In the side impact test, the protection of both child dummies was good.

Dual frontal, side chest-protecting and side head-protecting airbags are standard on the Scorpio N. However, it neither gets an Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) system, nor a lane support system.