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Sunday, October 02, 2011

Mahindra XUV500 Launching Event

The time has arrived for the most anticipated car from the Mahindra stable to be launched. We are at the launch of the Tata Aria killer, which is all set to be unveiled in a few minutes. The XUV is indeed a step ahead for Mahindra as it’s their first offering which is set to debut on a global scale. The XUV500 features a Monocoque chassis and is powered by a 2.2-liter, transverse engine which uses a 5th generation variable geometry turbocharger. This mHawk motor (also seen on the Scorpio) has been tuned up on the XUV500 producing 140 BHP of power and 330 Nm of torque. There are talks that Mahindra will later introduce a twin-turbo which will pump the power figures to an astonishing 170 BHP. The mHawk engine is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox which is cable operated and developed with Ricardo. Mahindra will be launching the XUV500 in South Africa soon and the attention to detail is unheard of for an Indian vehicle.

Updates from the press conference (29/09//2011)

The Mahindra XUV500 features a 6-speed manual gearbox and has an ARAI certified mileage of 15.1 kmpl. The SUV features 17-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels, ESP, 6 Airbags (front, side and curtain), roll mitigation, hill hold control, hill descent control, voice commands, 4-channel ABS, 6? touch screen infotainment system, micro hybrid technology, Dual mass flywheel, fully automatic temperature control with dual HVAC, static bending projector headlamps with LED parking lights, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel, smart rain and light sensors, Tyretronics (tyre pressure monitoring system), Intellipark (reverse parking assist system), power foldable and adjustable ORVMs, leather seats, 8 way adjustable drivers seat, lounge like mood lightning, tilt and telescopic steering and flat folding second and third row seats. The Mahindra XUV500 is available in 7 colours and the W8 AWD variant is available with all wheel drive with interactive torque management. There are three variants on offer – W6, W8 and W8 AWD. Mahindra intends to give buyers an extremely pleasant experience and have highly trained staff to sell their latest offering in the Indian market. The prices are invitational prices and will be hiked in the subsquent month. Mahindra expects to sell 2000 units of the XUV500 every month.

Mahindra XUV500 Prices (ex-showroom, New Delhi) -

XUV500 W6 – Rs. 10.8 lakhs
XUV500 W8 – Rs. 11.95 lakhs
XUV500 W8 AWD – Rs. 12.88 lakhs

Difference in W6 and W8 variants – What are the features between variants? There are only two variants, which have different features. The W6 and W8. While W8 and W8 AWD variants have the same features, except the fact that the AWD variant has all-wheel drive. The W6 variant doesn’t have colour touch screen display (instead a monochrome one), GPS navigation, DVD player, tyre-tronics, side and cutrain airbags, ESP (with roll over mitigation), hill hold, hill Descent control, alloy wheels, telescopic steering and leather upholstery.
 



















 

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