🚗 ADAS Status & Safety Ratings
- A teaser launched by Mahindra hints that Mahindra Scorpio N with coming soon with ADAS (probably level 2) in India – Ask Auto Expert Team
See here: Mahindra Teaser
- India models (2022–2024) don’t currently offer a full ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) suite. You’ll find drowsiness detection, auto‑wipers/headlamps, cruise control, park‑assist, but no radar-based AEB, lane‑keep assist, or blind‑spot monitoring.
- As a result, the Australasian NCAP awarded the Scorpio‑N a 0-star rating, due to failing the “Safety Assist” criteria (score: 0/18). Structurally it performed better (e.g., 44% adult occupant, 80% child occupant scores), but without ADAS, no star was granted.
- An Indian Reddit discussion highlights this point clearly: “ANCAP gives 0 stars if the cars don’t have ADAS”.
🛠 Upcoming ADAS – Facelift & Timeline
- Mahindra plans to introduce radar-based ADAS (AEB, ACC, lane‑keep assist, blind‑spot detection) to meet Australia’s 2025 safety mandate
- In India, the Scorpio‑N facelift due in late 2025 (or early 2026) is expected to include:
- ADAS features like forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control, lane‑departure warning/assist
- A larger infotainment screen and more standard safety tech (e.g. 6 airbags, TPMS)
- One Reddit user who wanted to wait for ADAS asked: “Does anyone have an idea on the ETA … I intend to own the car by June‑July 2025… Is the ADAS something to wait for …?” Mahindra hasn’t confirmed a launch date yet — details are still vague.
🗣 Real-World Indian Feedback
Indian owners have mixed feelings about ADAS in domestic traffic:
- Positive on highways: “The ADAS features are surprisingly useful — the drowsiness detection in particular when driving on long highways. I’ve caught me nodding off a couple of times.”
- Negative under urban chaos: “Indian traffic makes most of the ADAS features seem pointless. They’re always beeping and flashing warnings that are not relevant…”
- Mixed reviews: Lane‑keep assist often fails on poorly marked roads, but drowsiness alert is appreciated
✅ What You Should Consider Now
- Immediate Purchase:
If you need a vehicle now: the current Scorpio‑N offers robust structure, comfort, 4×4, auto box, AdrenoX features, and has a 5-star Global NCAP rating — it’s still a compelling choice in its class. - Waiting for ADAS:
- A facelift with ADAS is expected soon by mid to late 2025, but confirmed details and exact features are to be announced. However, the teaser released hints that it would coming sooner than expected.
- Indian road conditions may limit the benefits of ADAS, though highway driving and safety-conscious users see real value.
⭐ Summary Table
| Aspect | Current Scorpio‑N | Facelift (2025/26) |
|---|---|---|
| ADAS Suite | None (only drowsiness detect) | Radar-based AEB, ACC, LKA, BSM |
| Crash Safety | 5★ Global NCAP (India) | Likely retains or improves |
| ANCAP Rating | 0★ (No ADAS) | Likely 4★+ with ADAS |
| Other Upgrades | 8″ screen, AdrenoX, Sony audio | Bigger screen, 6 airbags, TPMS |
🚦 Should You Wait?
- Buy now if you want the Scorpio‑N’s space, ride, and tech — note ADAS may be a novelty rather than crucial in Indian cities.
- Wait if you prioritize advanced safety tech and are patient till mid to late 2025 for official rollout.
