Mahindra XUV500
AWD variant
The XUV500 scored 10 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment lost structural integrity. Protection from serious leg injury was poor for the driver due to excessive rearward movement of the brake pedal.
The vehicle scored a default score of 16 out of 16 in the side impact crash test.
Safety Feature Summary
The safety feature information below is subject to change without notice. For up to date safety feature specifications for all variants, please see the safety feature table to the right or contact the manufacturer.
The tested model of the XUV500 was introduced in Australia during 2012. This ANCAP rating applies to the all-wheel-drive variant.
Dual front airbags, side airbags and head-protecting side curtains are standard equipment. Antilock brakes (ABS), electronic brake distribution (EBD) and electronic stability control (ESC) are also standard.
ANCAP & UCSR Rating Explained
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Frontal Offset Crash Test Results
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Side Impact Crash Test Results
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Frontal Offset*
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10
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pts
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(out of
16)
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Head/Neck
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3
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pts
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Chest
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3
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pts
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Upper Legs
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4
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pts
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Lower Legs
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0
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pts
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Side Impact*
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16
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pts
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(out of
16)
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Head
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4
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pts
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Chest
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4
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pts
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Abdomen
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4
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pts
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Pelvis
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4
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pts
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* Body region scores out of 4 points each
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* Body region scores out of 4 points each
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The passenger compartment held its shape reasonably well in the offset crash test however the structure supporting the trans-fascia tube had partially separated from the A-pillar resulting in a structural modifier. The brake pedal moved rearwards by 258mm and upwards 135mm. The steering wheel hub moved 45mm rearward, 135mm upward and 8mm sideways. The A-pillar moved 18mm rearwards. The tailgate opened during the crash but Mahindra demonstrated that a software upgrade would eliminate this problem and so no modifier was applied.
After the crash the driver’s door could be opened with high manual effort. Contact with the driveshaft appears to have caused a rupture in the fuel line. The exhaust pipe contacted the fuel tank but did not cause a puncture.
The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact was stable. The passenger's head was cushioned by the airbag. There was concern about driver knee hazards but the components were just outside the assessment zone and so no modifiers were applied.
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The side impact test normally used by ANCAP simulates a small car striking the driver's door of the vehicle under test. Experience shows that large vehicles like the XUV500 can be expected to perform well in this test so ANCAP has decided to award a full score of 16 for these vehicles instead of conducting a crash test.
The manufacturer decided not to proceed with the optional Pole Impact Test.
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What is frontal offset crash?
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What is side impact crash? >>
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Whiplash Protection Test
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The XUV500 achieved a GOOD whiplash protection rating.
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Pedestrian
Summary
Base Model Safety Features
Legend
Standard
Not Available
Optional
No Information
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