MAHINDRA and MG have every acquired a shock zero-star ANCAP security score for autos this week, every failing to satisfy anticipated bodily and lively collision avoidance minimums when examined in opposition to the newest 2023-2025 standards.
Full particulars of the crash check evaluation for the Mahindra Scorpio and MG 5 can be found right here.
In abstract, the Mahindra Scorpio achieved solely 44 per cent within the Grownup Occupant Safety class, 80 per cent within the Baby Occupant Safety class, 23 per cent within the Weak Highway Person Safety class, and 0 per cent within the Security Help space of the evaluation.
In the meantime, and once more in proportion phrases, the MG 5 scored 37 per cent within the Grownup Occupant Safety class, 58 per cent within the Baby Occupant Safety class, 42 per cent within the Weak Highway Person Safety class, and 13 per cent within the Security Help class.
It’s the worst set of outcomes to but come from ANCAP’s stricter evaluation construction and one the protection physique says serves as a “stark reminder that not all automobiles provide the identical stage of security – even when they’re model new fashions”.
Following the announcement, GoAuto spoke with native brokers for each Mahindra and MG Motor, who mentioned they’re stunned on the zero-star consequence.
A Mahinda Australia spokesperson advised GoAuto the absence of autonomous emergency braking and a number of other different applied sciences had been identified factors it felt would contribute to a decrease rating; however believes the automobile is in any other case ‘secure’, assembly world crash check and Australian Design Rule necessities.
“At Mahindra, we’re devoted to offering our clients with SUVs which are secure, genuine, and dependable. The Mahindra Scorpio stands as a robust testomony to this dedication,” the spokesperson mentioned.
“At its launch, the Scorpio totally adhered to the Australia Design Guidelines (ADRs), demonstrating our dedication to assembly rigorous requirements whereas additionally excelling in sturdy four-wheel drive capabilities and steadfast reliability.
“Outfitted with complete security options, together with six airbags, ESP, ABS, a crashworthy ring construction with a number of load paths and intensive use of high-strength metal, it reaffirms our give attention to the structural security of the automobile and the safety it affords to its occupants.
“The Scorpio’s world NCAP five-star security score highlights its excessive security customary whereas demonstrating robust structural integrity and the effectiveness of its inherent security options.”
Whereas acknowledging the half ANCAP has to play, the spokesperson advised GoAuto that had the automobile been examined previous to the introduction of the newest evaluation standards, it’s doubtless the automobile could have achieved a greater consequence, probably as excessive as 4 stars.
“The Australasian New Automobile Evaluation Program (ANCAP), up to date on January 1, 2023, has particular necessities that embrace sure extra options,” the spokesperson mentioned.
“We at Mahindra are dedicated to our promise of security and are working in the direction of assembly distinctive security rules and these necessities for Australia as a part of our product mid-cycle replace.
“We constantly attempt in the direction of security improvements, making certain each Mahindra buyer can drive our SUVs with the utmost confidence and peace of thoughts.”
In talking with MG Motor, GoAuto acquired the same response, the importer saying it had ensured the automobile would meet all Australian Design Guidelines, whereas saying future updates had been doubtless to enhance the protection of the MG 5, probably on the subsequent mid-cycle replace.
“MG has labored intently with the Australian authorities to make sure that the MG 5 has met the related Australian Design Guidelines (ADRs) for automobile design when they’re first equipped to the Australian market,” the spokesperson advised GoAuto.
“The MG 5 was licensed and accredited on the market in Australia and has met the (Australian Design) Guidelines to be offered. The present MG 5 is obtainable to the Australian market as an inexpensive automotive within the (small) sedan section.
“We’re at all times striving to do the fitting factor by our clients by way of affordability, kind, and performance. The place and when attainable, we’ll add enhancements to our merchandise for our fashions throughout their life cycle.
“In 2024, the MG 5 will obtain a security pack improve which is able to improve the general security of this mannequin according to ANCAP’s score system,” the spokesperson added confidently.
MG Motor mentioned that elevated ADAS know-how would doubtless come at a price, however would assist to deal with most of the issues raised by ANCAP in its newest evaluation spherical.
“These deliberate enhancements for the MG 5 will reiterate our dedication to clients and guarantee additional passenger security with far more superior ADAS programs, together with autonomous emergency braking, pace help programs, lane help programs, and pedestrian safety security programs as seen in a few of our different fashions.”
