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Meet India’s safest body-on-frame SUV. Not Fortuner, Scorpio, Jimny

The Mahindra Thar Roxx has garnered a 5-star safety rating at Bharat NCAP, becoming the maiden body-on-frame SUV to do so. Launched in India in August, the vehicle is priced between Rs 12.99 lakh and Rs 22.49 lakh (ex-showroom).
The Thar Roxx received 31.09 points out of 32 in the adult occupant protection (AOP) category and 45 points out of 49 in the child occupant protection (COP) category. This is the highest overall score for any internal combustion engine vehicle at Bharat NCAP.
The Thar Roxx is a feature-loaded SUV right from the base variant. Its entry-level trim boasts features like LED projector headlamps, LED taillamps, 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, push start button, electric power steering, height adjustable driver seat, 60:40 split rear seat, rear AC vents and USC C-type port.
The SUV comes with more than 35 standard safety features, including six airbags, 3-point seatbelt for all passengers, electronic stability control, and brake locking differential.

Mahindra Thar Roxx safety test.

Mahindra offers the Thar Roxx with two engine options — G20 TGDI mStallion petrol and D22 mHawk diesel. The petrol unit develops 162PS and 330Nm with a 6-speed MT, and 177PS and 380Nm with a 6-speed AT. The diesel unit produces 152PS and 330Nm with 6-speed MT and 6-speed AT. A more powerful diesel version (175PS and 370Nm) can also be had with a 6-speed AT.
While the Thar Roxx petrol only has RWD, the Thar Roxx diesel has RWD and 4WD (4XPLOR) options.

Mahindra Thar Roxx safety test score.

Apart from the Thar Roxx, the XUV 3XO and the XUV400 are other Mahindra SUVs to have scored a 5-star safety rating at Bharat NCAP.

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