Safety standards of Indians when it comes to buying cars are very simple— it should be a Tank on four wheels. Yep! That is how a car is judged when it comes to safety, and if, in case, the car is not a safe car at all, then it is called a Tin can. We absolutely support the idea of having Safe cars for India, and fortunately, today, most of the Car brands have taken safety very seriously. Moreover, with the arrival of India’s own Crash Testing facility— Bharat NCAP, manufacturers have started producing cars that comply with the Indian Safety standards. So, here is the Safest Car in India today with its Crash test Results and as said, it is not a Tata!

Mahindra XEV 9e Crash Test Results

Mahindra's flagship electric SUV underwent rigorous testing at Bharat NCAP, including Frontal Offset impact, Side impact, and Side Pole impact tests. 

The XEV 9e scored an impressive 5-star rating for Adult Occupant Protection with 32 out of 32 points, which is the highest by any car tested in the BNCAP. 

For Child Occupant Protection, it achieved another 5-star rating, securing 45 out of 49 points. 

The crash tests demonstrated the SUV’s exceptional safety features, including multiple Airbags, Electronic Stability Control, Seatbelt Reminders, and ADAS Level 2+. These results reaffirm Mahindra’s reputation for producing some of the safest cars in India.

Mahindra XEV 9e Exteriors

Upfront, the XEV 9e adapts the design structure of the XUV 7OO, but with a lot of EV bits taking over the design. It gets a closed grille with simplicity running everywhere. The XEV 9e gets a connected DRL, which has been shaped like a mustache, as it surrounds the outer side of the Triangular Headlamp housing. Both edges of the DRLs also act as Indicators. The Headlamp hosts plenty of LED beams with a bigger one stacked on top. Below it, there are three smaller ice-cube-like LED Beams. 

The Side profile shows that the SUV runs on 19’ alloy wheels with aero efficient covers for better drag efficiency, other than this, it also gets 20’ alloy wheels as an option. These alloys are wrapped by a 245-section of tyres. It also gets huge Wheel Claddings with muscular Wheel Arches to embrace the macho-ness of the XEV 9e. The Side profile also differentiates the XEV 9e from the XUV 7OO, as post B-pillar, the roof starts sloping, further making it a full-size Coupe SUV. 

The rear end is simple, too, with one connected LED Tail lamp that also acts as Indicators. The rest of the design is a bit angular below the tail lamp, except that everything else is plain and simple, as it is an EV. 

Mahindra XEV 9e Interiors

The Mahindra XEV 9e offers a futuristic and luxurious cabin loaded with technology. The dashboard features soft-touch materials with brushed aluminum elements, a 12.3’ Instrument Cluster that displays Navigation, Drive modes, and Vehicle stats, and a massive 12.3’ Infotainment screen with Wireless Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, connected car technology, and a premium Harman Kardon 16-speaker surround sound system. Additionally, it gets a 12.3’ co-driver entertainment screen, making it the first Indian car to feature a three-screen setup.

The Climate Control system has touch-sensitive buttons with haptic feedback, while the Center Console houses a Rotary Drive mode selector, an Electronic Parking brake, and a Wireless Charging pad. The steering wheel gets a Two-spoke design with an Illuminating Mahindra logo, and the wheel is wrapped in premium leather, featuring mounted controls for Cruise Control, Voice commands, and Infotainment functions. The front seats are Ventilated and wrapped in premium Leatherette upholstery, with the driver seat offering 6-way power adjustability with memory function, and the co-driver seat featuring 4-way electric adjustability. Rear passengers benefit from spacious legroom, dedicated AC vents, USB-C charging ports, adjustable Headrests, a rear seat Armrest with Cupholders, and retractable Sunshades for added comfort.

The panoramic Sunroof also works with Voice assistance, Ambient lighting extends across the dashboard and doors, and an auto-dimming IRVM ensures visibility in low-light conditions. The SUV is also equipped with Rain-sensing wipers, a Cooled Glovebox, and a 360-degree camera with Blind Spot monitoring. The Boot comes with a hands-free powered opening.

Mahindra XEV 9e Powertrain

The Mahindra XEV 9e is powered by an advanced Electric motor and two battery packs— 59 and 79 kWh. This setup is based on Mahindra’s INGLO platform that delivers a peak power output of 285 PS and 535 Nm torque. It can provide a real-world range of approximately 500 km on a single charge. The vehicle supports fast charging, allowing an 80% charge in just 30 minutes, making it a practical choice for both city and highway driving.

Mahindra XEV 9e Pricing

Being the most advanced EV from an Indian manufacturer, it also hosts a higher price tag— Starting from ₹21.90 lakh, climbing up to ₹30.50 lakh.

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