Mahindra XUV 3X0: Five-star safety SUV

Mahindra XUV 3X0 has received a 5-star safety rating from Bharat NCAP, making it one of Mahindra’s safest models alongside the Thar Roxx and XUV 400 EV. This rating puts the XUV 3X0 on par with the Tata Nexon, making it India’s top choice for compact SUV safety.

Mahindra XUV 3XO Safety Features

Mahindra did not cut any corners when it comes to safety on the XUV 3X0. Take a quick look and what you’ll find:

• Airbags: Six airbags provide extensive occupant protection.
• Seat Belts: Each seat is equipped with a three-point seat belt.
• ISOFIX Anchors: Easy installation of child seats.
• 360-Degree Surround View System: Includes Blind Vision Monitor to increase driver awareness.
• Level 2 ADAS: Automatic emergency braking (AEB), lane departure warning, lane keeping assist and other functions.
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC): Maintains stability during dynamic movements.
• All-wheel disc brakes: ensure responsive braking performance.

adult occupant protection

The XUV 3X0 scored 29.36 out of 32 points for adult occupant safety, proving itself to be the safest in its class. Here’s how it performed in separate tests:

• Frontal offset deformation barrier test: 13.36 points (out of 16 points), providing strong protection for the head, neck, and chest. Although slightly lower than the Tata Nexon’s 14.65, the XUV 3X0 still retains its top-performing status.
• Side Movable Deformable Barrier Test: Scored a perfect 16 points, showing impressive side impact protection, beating even the Nexon’s score of 14.76.

child occupant protection

The XUV 3X0 also performed well in child safety, scoring 43 points (out of 49 points). Here’s how it scores in specific areas:

• Dynamic testing: 24 out of 24 points are perfect, ensuring strong protection in impact tests.
• CRS installation test: Another perfect score, 12 points out of 12, showing how the child seat can be installed safely.
• Vehicle Evaluation Score: Earned 7 out of 13 points, reflecting good overall child safety features. Although slightly lower than the Nexon 9, the XUV 3X0 is still powerful.