Mahindra All-New Scorpio-N becomes the first body-on-frame SUV to secure 5-star Global NCAP rating

Mahindra & Mahindra now creates a new milestone as the All-New Scorpio-N becomes the first body-on-frame SUV to secure a 5-star rating in the Global New Car Assessment Programme’s (GNCAP) new crash test protocols, which came into effect from 1^st July 2022.

The All-New Scorpio-N has achieved 5-star and 3-star rating for Adult and Child occupant safety respectively.  Moreover, Scorpio-N also complied with additional tests including pole side impact, pedestrian protection UN127, electronic stability control (ESC) according to GTR8 and its fitment, and side head protection airbag fitment. As a result of this, Scorpio N becomes the first body-on-frame SUV to achieve 5-star rating in the new GNCAP’s crash test protocols.

Launched in June 2022, the Scorpio-N becomes Mahindra’s third SUV after the XUV700 and XUV300 to secure a 5-star rating. The Mahindra XUV300 became Mahindra’s first SUV to earn a 5-star adult safety rating along with India’s first ‘Safer Choice’ Award (by GNCAP) in 2020 followed by XUV700 in 2021. Also, Mahindra’s other body-on-frame vehicles Thar and Marazzo have received 4-star rating in 2020 and 2018 respectively. Mahindra is thus setting a new benchmark for making safe SUVs for India.

The All-New Scorpio-N is acknowledged for its thrilling performance, unmissable presence, premium crafted interiors, sophisticated ride and handling, ‘Go Anywhere’ capability that bristles with technology. Now, with a 5-star rating in Global NCAP new crash test protocols, it enhances the Scorpio-N’s reputation as one of India’s most desirable SUV.

Some notable safety features of the Scorpio-N* are:

• Next Gen Body-on-frame Platform
• 6 Airbags
• Driver Drowsiness detection
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• Latest generation ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) + EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution)
• Hill Descent Control
• Hill Hold Control
• Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)
• Roll Over Mitigation (ROM)
• Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front + Rear)
• ISOFIX/ i-SIZE Compatibility
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
• Front & Rear Camera
• Front & Rear Parking Sensors
• LED Sequential Turn Indicator
• E-call & SOS Switch
• AdrenoX Connect, Alexa Built-in