Mahindra XUV500

Mahindra’s global SUV the XUV500 packs many firsts for the Indian auto giant including a newly-developed monocoque platform, and Cheetah inspired design. The XUV comes with a price tag of INR 12,62,132 on its W4 base variant. XUV 500 retails in eight variants – the W4, W6, W9, W10. With W6, 9 and 10 getting automatic variants and the all-new G AT. The G AT is the newest addition to the XUV family and is powered by 2179cc m-Hawk 4-cylinder petrol engine delivering the power of 140 HP at 4500 rpm and torque of 320 Nm at 2000-3000 rpm. The transmission system has the 6-speed automatic transmission system with a drive connected to all wheels.

Improvements on the XUV500 are leaps and bounds ahead. The XUV 500 is like no Mahindra before it. This global SUV, launched back in 2011, bagged as many as 22 awards. In 2018, the XUV500 gets better and retains its top spot. These are the features: Six airbags, touch-screen media console that syncs beautifully with your phone, TPMS, ABS, ESP, cruise control, rain-sensing wipers, reverse assist and music when you start the car. Adding to the many first in class features, the 2018 XUV 500 gets Android Auto, Connected Apps, Ecosense & Emergency Call. Connected apps is an industry first.

Mahindra XUV500 Engine

XUV500 apart from its killer looks, is known for its powerful mHawk 140 engine. The newest addition to the XUV 500 family is a petrol powered 'G AT' variant. This 2.2-litre mHawk petrol engine is available in automatic transmission. The G AT comes with a 6-speed Automatic Transmission sourced from AISIN, Japan. The 2.2-litre petrol mill delivers, a class-leading, 103 kw (140bhp) and a torque of 320 Nm and the diesel engine delivers a whopping 103 kW (140 bhp) and a torque of 330 Nm. The automatic transmission is available in diesel W6 FWD, W9 FWD, W10 FWD and W10 AWD models. The XUV500 is also available in 1997 cc Manual & Automatic Transmission for Delhi NCR.

XUV 500 comes in two engine options the mHawk140 Diesel Engine, 5th Generation Variable Geometry and the mHawk 4-Cylinder - 2.2 petrol. Although the XUV’s competitors Compass and Storme look good on papers the mHawk 140 performs way better on the road.

Mahindra XUV500 Exterior

The XUV500 is 4585 mm long, 1890 mm wide and 1785 mm tall with a wheelbase of 2700 mm. It turns out to be a nip and tuck situation as far as dimensions are concerned. With one of XUV500’s competitors, the Compass being a bit smaller and the aging Storme being a tad bit bigger. However, while on the streets the XUV 500 clearly dominates both competitors with sheer style and an ever powerful mill.

The XUV500 gets a cheetah-inspired design starting from the front grille with stylish black accents that reminds us of the cheetah’s distinctive tear ducts. The well chiseled and sculpted sheet metal work on its monocoque body, a raised bonnet and an all-muscle appeal with strong and slender shoulders are sure to mimic a pouncing cheetah. Mahindra has followed through with the cheetah-inspired design with attention to detail paid even to the door handles. XUV gets unique paw-styled door handles. The appeal of the XUV 500 has been complemented by sleek chrome accents and stylish new 17 inch alloys.

The XUV500 is available in an all-new Lakeside Brown color adding to its existing Dolphin Grey, Opulent Purple, Pearl White, Sunset Orange, Volcano Black and Moondust Silver with Coral Red available on made to order basis. The static bending projector headlamps with light guides, chrome fitments in the front grille, chrome bezel fog lamps, distinct wheel arches, window chrome lining and number plate applique bring that extra bit of bling to the table.

Mahindra XUV500 Interior

The XUV500 gets as exciting on the inside as on the outside. To start with, the SUV gets an all-black new interior option apart from the exquisite dual-tone dash with integrated cluster hood, an Electric sunroof, sporty aluminum pedals, icy-blue lounge lighting and illuminated scuff plates. All the trims get a decent infotainment system. The W4’s equipped with a 6-inch monochrome infotainment system while the others get a bigger 7-inch color touch-screen GPS enabled infotainment system with a full-fledged Driver Information System, USB, audio, video and picture viewer. It also displays the range TPMS and cabin temperature among other things. The XUV500 comes equipped with 6-way and 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat on different trims, making driving effortless by rendering better road visibility. Push Button Start/ Stop, Keyless entry, micro-hybrid technology, and tyre-tronics make for a reassuring driving experience.

The XUV500 W10 and W10 AT get faux leather upholstery and the G AT, W6, W9 and their AT variants get a premium fabric upholstery while the W4 variant gets jacquard upholstery. Fully automated temperature control is standard across the range while the W4 gets an electrically operated temperature control unit.

Mahindra XUV500 Technology

The XUV500 comes with the much awaited Android auto which connects the infotainment system to your Android phone so you can enjoy easy access to calls, messaging, navigation, music and much more on the go. This system also doubles up as reverse parking camera display with dynamic assist which is much needed for the urban driver.

Android Auto is a standard feature of all the models equipped with the 7-inch infotainment system. However, the W10 and W10 AT get Connected Apps, another industry first initiative from Mahindra. Tyre Tronics, Voice Messaging System, Voice Commands with Voice Recognition & SMS Read Out, Mahindra BLUE SENSE App, Micro Hybrid Technology, Intelligent Light-sensing Headlamps, Smart Rain-sensing Wipers, Glass Embedded Antenna come as standard equipment across the range except for the W4.

On the whole, the XUV500 is a global SUV that offers most of the features that other manufacturers add only at a premium charge as standard equipment across the range.

Mahindra XUV500 Safety and Security

Mahindra takes the safety of its customers and its vehicles seriously. Dual-airbags, ABS, Side Impact Beams, Crumple Zones for Crash Protection, Disc Brakes come as standard equipment across all variants including the W4 base variant. The top W10 and W10 AT get side and curtain airbags along with the other safety feature the W6 and W9 offer. Other safety features include ESP, Hill Hold and Hill Descent Control, Front Fog-lamps and Emergency Call. While most of the safety equipment is standard across all models, few added features are available only with select models. All the models are equipped with engine immobilizer adding to the security of the vehicle.

Mahindra XUV500 Comfort and Convenience

XUV500 takes comfort to a whole new level with the 6-way and 8-way adjustable driver’s seat, electrically controllable and retractable ORVMs, driver express up-window with anti-pinch and follow me home or lead me to the vehicle headlamps. The XUV500 comes with flexible-seat configuration for maximum utility and added storage convenience. Storing those bottles has never been easier with ample storage space on the floor console, doors and even a cool box on the center console. It gets better with a laptop holder in the glove compartment. Steering mounted audio controls, cruise control, voice commands with voice recognition and SMS readout make driving or even being inside the XUV500 fun. It also packs a camping light for those trekking, camping or barbeque trips. Auto lock and unlock will lock the doors when the vehicle is moving and unlocks automatically when it comes to a halt. In case of an emergency, the system automatically unlocks the doors and turns the hazard lights on.

Mahindra XUV500 Suspension and Tyres

The whole range comes with P235/65 R17, Radial Tubeless tyres with W9s, W10s, and G AT getting alloys while the rest get full wheel caps. The XUV500 comes with independent suspension to make the ride as comfortable as possible. Equipped with McPherson Type with Anti-Roll Bar in the front and Multilink type with Anti-Roll Bar in the rear no pothole is too big and bumps hardly felt. This is the SUV if you want to be spoilt for comfort.

Mahindra XUV500 Price

The XUV500 comes with the price tag of INR 12,62,132 on the base variant and goes up to INR 18,73,258 on the top W10 AWD AT variant. For all the features you get including the first in class options the asking price is more than reasonable. XUV500 competitors offer only a base model with limited features at this price point.

DIESEL MODELS								PETROL MODEL
Feature	W4	W6	W9	W10	W6 AT	W9 AT	W10 AT	G AT
Electric Sunroof with Anti-pinch
Logo Projection Lamps on ORVMs
Push-Button Start/Stop
Passive Keyless Entry
All Wheel Drive (AWD) **				Optional			Optional
18cm (7") colour touch screen infotainment display with GPS, USB (audio / video), Bluetooth audio, handsfree call, ipod connectivity & picture viewer, configurable wall paper.
15 cm (6") monochrome infotainment display with USB, bluetooth audio, hands free call & ipod connectivity Integrated music system with CD (MP3)
Android Auto*
Connected Apps
Ecosense^
Static Bending Headlamps
Projector Headlamps with Light Guides
Voice Messaging System
Voice Commands with Voice Recognition & SMS Read Out
Brake Energy Regeneration
Mahindra BLUE SENSE App
Micro Hybrid Technology
Tyre-tronics
Intelligent Light-sensing Headlamps
Smart Rain-sensing Wipers
Digital Immobiliser
2 Tweeters on Dashboard
DIS In-built Infotainment System
e-Manual
Glass Embedded Antenna
Electronic Steering Lock

DIESEL MODELS							PETROL MODEL
Feature	W4	W6	W9	W10	W6 AT	W9 AT	W10 AT	G AT
Front Grille Inserts	Black	Chrome	Chrome	Chrome	Chrome	Chrome	Chrome	Chrome
Premium Black & Beige Interiors
Option of Black Seats & Black Dashboard**
Alloy Wheels*
Window Chrome Lines
Full Wheel Caps
Scuff Plates	Chrome	Chrome	Chrome	Illuminated	Chrome	Chrome	Illuminated	Chrome
Sporty Aluminium Pedals
Tailgate Applique	Black	Black	Chrome	Chrome	Black	Chrome	Chrome	Chrome
Icy Blue Lounge Lighting
Twin Exhausts
Roof Rails
Cladding Strips