Mahindra commences bookings for the BS6 XUV500: Details here
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. is planning to launch the BS6-compliant version of the XUV500 in India sometime soon. Now, ahead of the official launch, the home-grown automaker has started accepting the pre-booking orders of the car at a token amount of Rs. 5,000. Notably, it will be offered in four variants: W5, W7, W9, and W11 (O). Here are more details.
Mahindra XUV500: At a glance
The new XUV500 retains the design of its BS4 sibling. The car comes with a bulky stance featuring a chrome-finished grille, angular air intakes, and projector headlamps with DRLs. The SUV runs on 18-inch alloy wheels and gets blacked-out wheel arches as well as B-pillars. It also offers an attractive rear profile with dual exhausts and chrome garnishing on the tailgate.
Inside the cabin
Inside, the updated XUV500 sports a luxurious and spacious seven-seater cabin featuring leather upholstery, a sunroof, automatic climate control, and a multifunctional steering wheel. The car also gets a touchscreen-enabled infotainment panel with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity features. For safety, it offers driver and passenger airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, and speed alert system.
Power and performance
The new Mahindra XUV500 draws power from a BS6-compliant 2.2-liter diesel engine (mHawk155) that comes mated to either a 6-speed manual gearbox or automatic transmission. The motor is capable of producing 153bhp of maximum power and 360Nm of peak torque.
And, how much will it cost?
Mahindra has not revealed the pricing and availability details of the BS6 XUV500 as of now. However, looking at the updates, the car is likely to carry a slight premium over the BS4 model, that falls under Rs. 12.46-18.78 lakh price bracket. Once launched, it will go up against the likes of Hyundai Tucson, Tata Harrier, and MG Hector.
