The Mahindra Scorpio N has scored a 5-star rating in the latest round of Global NCAP safety tests under the new safety testing protocol, though it has received a 3-star rating in the child occupant tests. Mahindra’s SUV scored 29.25 out of 34 overall in the adult occupant protection test, resulting in a 5-star rating.
Testers rated the head and neck protection offered by the Mahindra Scorpio N as good for the driver and passenger. However, his chest protection was shown to be modest.
As per the new testing procedure, in the side impact test with deformable barriers, the Scorpio N showed good occupant protection with a score of 16 out of a possible 17 points. The Mahindra SUV got ‘OK’ rating for Sides. Pole impact test. But, the chest area of the occupants received a “weak” rating.
GNCAP also noted that the bodyshell and footwell area of the Scorpio N was stable and capable of withstanding forward loads.
The Scorpio N scored 28.93 out of 49 in the child occupant protection test and earned a 3-star rating. This includes a score of 4.93 out of 12 for the CRS (Child Restraint System) installation and a maximum dynamic score of 24.
Under the new Global NCAP protocol, a vehicle is awarded a 5-star rating only when it achieves the required scores for ESC, pedestrian protection, pole side impact and seat belt reminder requirements of GNCAP.
It also becomes difficult to compare vehicles tested under the old protocol with vehicles tested under the new one, as the entire process has been overhauled. A star rating under the old protocol reflects performance in a front crash test, and a star rating under the new protocol reflects more rounded safety that takes into account side impacts as well as active protection such as ESC, which helps to stop one. accident in the first place.