Mahindra Scorpio-N scores 5-stars in Global NCAP crash test

The SUV scored 29.25 points for adult occupant safety and 28.93 points for child occupant protection.

The Mahindra Scorpio-N has been awarded a 5-star safety rating by Global NCAP. The SUV scored 29.25 points for adult occupant safety and 28.93 points for child occupant protection.

As per the test report, the Scorpio-N offered good protection to the driver and passenger’s head and neck. The front occupant’s chest showed marginal protection, while the knees showed good protection. Driver’s tibias showed adequate protection and passenger’s tibias showed adequate and marginal protection.

The car offered good protection to the head, chest, abdomen and pelvis in the side impact test. In the side pole impact test, the SUV offered good protection to the head, abdomen and pelvis, however, chest protection was rated as weak.

The child seat for the 3-year-old dummy was able to prevent head exposure during the frontal impact test offering full protection. The child seat for the 18-month-old was also able to prevent head exposure.

The test car is equipped with dual front airbags, a seat belt pre-tensioner and load limiter, a seat belt reminder and ISOFIX.