Despite securing a full five-star GNCAP rating, the Mahindra Scorpio N has faced failure in the Australian NCAP (ANCAP) crash test, receiving a zero-star rating. The reason behind this stark difference lies in the absence of autonomous driving features in the Scorpio N. The Australian government mandated Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) as a requirement for all new cars post-March 1, 2023. There was a loophole allowing vehicles registered for sale before this date to avoid this requirement. Mahindra took advantage of the loophole by registering the Scorpio N before the deadline.
Scores and Logic
?Adult Occupant Protection
- Scorpio N scored 17.67 out of 40 points (44 percent).
- Stable passenger compartment in the frontal offset test.
- Weak protection for the driver’s chest and poor protection for the rear passenger’s head, neck, and chest in full-width frontal test.
- Side impact test scored full marks.
- Far side impact test received a zero-point rating.
Child Occupant Protection
- Scorpio N scored 39.27 out of 49 points (80 percent).
- Marginal safety rating for the neck and chest of the 10-year-old dummy in the frontal offset test.
- Good safety rating for the rest in both child dummies.
- Notice: Top tether anchorages not fitted to the center seating position in seven-seat variants.
Vulnerable Road User Protection
- Scorpio N received a 23% safety rating (14.94 out of 63).
- Marginal or adequate protection for a pedestrian’s head by the bonnet.
- Weak or poor results on the front of the bonnet, base of the windscreen, and stiff pillars.
- Poor protection for the pelvis, femurs, and lower legs.
- Missing autonomous emergency braking (AEB).
Safety Assist
- Scorpio N scored 0 out of 18 due to the absence of any ADAS features.
Discrepancy Analysis
- The discrepancy arises from the absence of autonomous functions, a requirement for the Australian mandate.
- Despite the Scorpio N’s success in the Global NCAP crash test, ANCAP’s harsh scores stem from the lack of ADAS features.
- Mahindra plans to introduce ADAS features on the Scorpio N to comply with regulations from 2025 onwards.
The disparity highlights the impact of varying safety regulations across regions, emphasizing the significance of meeting specific criteria for each market.
2023-12-15 19:36:01
