Mahindra Pik-Up
Overall: 16.49 out of 37
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| Variant: Dual Cab 4X4 |
| Kerb Weight: 2150 kg |
| Year: 2007 |
| Engine: 2.5 Turbo Diesel |
| Category: Utility |
| Airbags: No airbags |
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The tested model of Mahindra Pik-up was introduced in Australia during 2007.
The Pik-up has minimal safety features. ABS brakes are optional. The Australian distributor advises that driver and passenger airbags will become available during 2008. There are no top tether anchorages for child restraints so this vehicle is unsuitable for transporting children under the age of four (it is recommended that these children be in an approved child seat or infant capsule - both of which need a top tether anchorage). The distributor advises that this will be addressed during 2009.
 2 Stars. The Mahindra Pik-up scored 3.44 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape reasonably well, except for steering column, footwell and pedal intrusion. Protection from serious leg injury was poor for the driver. Chest protection was weak for the driver and passenger. Driver head protection was also weak.
The vehicle was awarded a default score of 16 out of 16 in the side impact crash test. However, the low offset score meant that the vehicle was limited to a 2 star rating and an overall score of 16.49 (the maximum available for a 2 star rating).
 Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 1 pts, chest 0.44 pts, upper legs 2 pts, lower legs zero pts.
The passenger compartment held its shape reasonably well in the offset crash test. However, the brake pedal moved rearwards by 223 mm and upwards 107 mm. The steering wheel hub moved 53 mm rearward, 141 mm upward and 23 mm sideways. The front ("A") pillar moved 84 mm rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash the driver’s door could be opened with high manual effort. The driver's head hit the hub of the steering wheel. Steering column and dash components were a potential source of injury for the driver's knees. The dash was a hazard for the passenger's right knee.
 Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head 4 pts, chest 4 pts, abdomen 4 pts, pelvis 4 pts.
The side impact test normally used by ANCAP simulates a small car striking the driver's door of the vehicle under test. It is based on a regulation test but the regulation does not apply to vehicles with a high seat height like the Pik-up. Experience shows that such vehicles can be expected to perform well in this test so ANCAP has decided to award full score for these vehicles instead of conducting a crash test.
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Offset Crash Test at 64km/h |
Side Impact Crash Test at 50km/h |
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Driver
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HIC |
477 |
285 |
None |
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Acceleration |
69.4 |
40.7 |
None |
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Shear |
0.92 |
0.95 |
None |
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Tension |
2.07 |
1.63 |
None |
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Extension |
6.9 |
10 |
None |
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Acceleration |
36.5 |
36.7 |
None |
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Compression |
43 |
46.9 |
None |
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Viscous Criterion |
0.24 |
0.29 |
None |
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Force |
None |
None |
None |
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Force |
None |
None |
None |
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Force Left |
2.67 |
0.64 |
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Force Right |
3.27 |
1.63 |
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Knee Displ. Left |
1.46 |
0.46 |
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Knee Displ. Right |
0.45 |
0.87 |
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Force Left |
3.73 |
1.67 |
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Force Right |
4.77 |
2.45 |
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Index Left (Up/Low) |
0.81/0.71 |
0.28/0.12 |
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Index Right (Up/Low) |
0.77/1.51 |
0.47/0.45 |
Pole Test: Not eligible - no head protecting side airbags Seat Belt Reminders: None
| Head |
Steering column movement |
1 pt deduction |
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No deduction |
| Upper Leg |
Variable & Conc. loading Driver & Passenger |
2 pt deduction L&R; 1 pt deduction R |
| Lower Leg |
Pedal upward movement |
1 pt deduction |
| Foot Score |
Pedal rearward movement |
Zero points |
| Head |
Default score awarded |
None |
| Chest |
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None |
| Upper Leg |
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None |
| Lower Leg |
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None |
| Foot Score |
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None |
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Like many vehicles of this type, a poor result for the Pik-up. The child zones scored particularly poorly, and the leg results were uniformly poor. The adult zones scored well in the middle of the bonnet but the top edge of the bonnet received partial points only.
Child head impacts 0.32
Adult head impacts 6.57
Upper leg impacts Zero
Lower leg impacts Zero
Total (out of 36) 6.89
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Version 1, Published on: 26-Mar-08
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