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Mahindra XUV 500 Price

Rs 11,10,000* - Rs 13,43,000*
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24th-Jan-2012: If you are the one who missed to book Mahindra XUV 500 SUV earlier, then the company is back in action to open up Mahindra XUV 500 bookings yet again from 25th January 2012. The top end model Mahindra XUV 500 AWD is excluded from the second round of sales which will only be conducted through lucky draw. As soon as M&M launched Mahindra XUV 500 SUV in India, it was selling like hot cakes. The major reason behind such an overwhelming response to Mahindra XUV 500 is its price and features. The Mahindra XUV 500 price tag now is as reasonable as Rs. 11.11 lakh (afetr the Rs 50,000 hike). The strong and responsive 2.2 litre of diesel engine has the ability to generate a heavy 140 BHP of peak power along with 330 Nm of peak torque. What’s more interesting is that the mileage delivered by this SUV is 12 to 15 kmpl, which sounds absolutely impressive and remarkable. Therefore, if you have a wish to have Mahindra XUV 500 in your garage, then pull up your socks and book you XUV 500 tomorrow!
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Mahindra XUV 500 W6 2WD PhotoMahindra XUV 500 W6 2WD
2179cc, Manual, Diesel, 12.0 - 14.0 kmpl   
Rs. 11,10,000*
Mahindra XUV 500 W8 2WD PhotoMahindra XUV 500 W8 2WD
2179cc, Manual, Diesel, 12.0 - 14.0 kmpl   
Rs. 12,45,000*
Mahindra XUV 500 W8 4WD PhotoMahindra XUV 500 W8 4WD
2179cc, Manual, Diesel, 12.0 - 14.0 kmpl   
Rs. 13,43,000*
* Mahindra XUV 500 Prices shown here are indicative prices only.The Mahindra XUV 500 Ex-Showroom price range displays the lowest approximate price of Mahindra XUV 500 W8 4WD car model throughout India excludes tax,registration, insurance and cost of accessories. For exact prices of Mahindra XUV 500 , please contact the Mahindra XUV 500 dealer.

Mahindra XUV 500 Review

 

Mahindra XUV 500 Overall

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Indian carmaker Mahindra seems to have decided to put the country on global scenario with its global design based new SUV - Mahindra XUV 500. With this car in, Mahindra’s SUV offering touches the famous five figure.

The US $12.5 billion Mahindra Group has a fleet of SUVs in India and it has given some of the sturdiest and performance driven cars in India. Prominent among it was iconic Mahindra Jeep that had ruled Indian rural roads for decades. Later, Mahindra SUVs became more comfortable and powerful as well.

The recent addition, Mahindra XUV 500 is an all-new avatar by Mahindra and it takes global design signaling across the globe presence expectation.
The XUV 500 by Mahindra is a global standard SUV that is going to embark the company on a world-wide platform. Originally codenamed Mahindra W201, the XUV 500 received its name recently before its launch on September 29. 

Pronounced as Mahindra XUV 500 with the last to ‘00’ pronounced as alphabet ‘OO’, it symbolizes activeness and the agility besides the quickness it has as an SUV. Mahindra has arrived at the design of this SUV after an intensive research and survey that is said to have been conducted in various western markets besides India. Apart from this, the SUV also has been tested to be perfect on many destinations including Europe, Australia and South Africa. After launch in India, the Mahindra XUV 500 will be marketed in South Africa.   

Besides the design, Mahindra XUV 500 features a unique exterior styling, an array of technologies that is nowhere visible in the SUVs already in place by Mahindra. In addition, the global design brings with it the global standards as well in this SUV. Mahindra’s Research Valley engineers have burnt their midnight oil to make this happen and it is with the help of their efforts that XUV 500 is able to be developed on global standards.        

The aerodynamic monocoque design based SUV Mahindra XUV 500 is entirely different from the traditionally designed cars. Contrary to the conventional design in which the car is made of a frame and then it is covered with lightweight metal sheets, the XUV 500 body is a single piece body in which the body and chassis are one piece. The monocoque design of the XUV 500 is also known as single shell design.

It also has the first-ever transversely placed engine that has increased the passenger space inside and has also improved safety in case of an impact besides a larger crumple zone. Thus Mahindra XUV is much safer and crash resistant than any of the other Mahindra SUV offering. Land Rover LR2 Freelander and Volvo cars employ transversely placed engine in their cars. Such first in the class features make this SUV at par with global standards. Incorporating such features has made XUV 500 to compete with global SUVs in terms of global norms, safety regulations and emission standards. In India, XUV 500 will create its own unique space and is place above Mahindra Scorpio and the big SUV daddies in India.Mahindra XUV 500

Mahindra XUV 500 has 2179cc mHawk engine of Mahindra Scorpio inside that helps this SUV challenge any terrain globally. The Common Rail Diesel engine produces 140bhp which is enough to cruise the XUV 500 on road or off-road. Most noteworthy is the torque which is 330Nm that lets the new SUV to move around easily even in snail-paced city traffic. There is a six-speed manual gearbox in XUV 500 with a torque on demand mechanism. There are two variants as far as transmission is concerned – XUV 500 two-wheel drive model and XUV 500 four-wheel drive model. Micro-hybrid technology for better fuel efficiency is also in place in this new SUV.

Mahindra XUV 500 Models

Mahindra XUV 500 Models

Mahindra XUV 500 W6 2WDIt is powered by a 2179cc mHawk 140 bhp engine that has enhanced power with the 5th generation variable geometry turbocharger. There is a 6-inch monochrome infotainment display, micro hybrid system, Intellipark, rain sensing wipers, headlamps, immobilizer, dual airbags, ABS, EBD, tilt steering, cruise, audio controls on steering besides an loads of features.  This is a 2WD variant.
Mahindra XUV 500 W8 2WDIt is also powered by the same engine but is an improved trim and is a Two-wheel drive car. Apart from the features of the XUV 500 W6, this model has 6-inch color touch screen infotainment display, GPS Navigation, DVD Player, Tyre Tronics, side and curtain airbags, Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with rollover mitigation, Hill Hold and Hill Descent control, Alloy Wheels, tilt and telescopic steering, leather upholstery besides other features. It is also a 2WD model.
Mahindra XUV 500 W8 4WDThis is the All-wheel drive version of Mahindra XUV 500 W8.
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Mahindra XUV 500 Mileage, Average And Fuel Economy

Mahindra XUV 500 TachoMeter
Despite being loaded with 140bhp power, XUV 500 is still frugal. Mahindra XUV 500 Mileage is 12kmpl in the city and 14 kmpl on the highways. ARAI certified mileage on the highway is 15.1 kmpl. Fuel tank capacity of this new Mahindra SUV is 70 litres.

Mahindra XUV 500 Power

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A 2179cc mHawk diesel engine that currently powers Mahindra Scorpio powers the Mahindra XUV 500 as well. The CRDi engine is capable of producing 140 bhp of maximum power and a maximum torque of 330 Nm. The 2.2L engine is able to produce 140 Bhp (103kW) at just 3750 rpm and it produces the torque of 330 Nm at as low as 1600-2800 rpm. This low rpm makes Mahindra XUV 500 challenge any off-road and the city traffic as well. It has a 6-speed manual transmission and there is no automatic transmission option available on the XUV 500.

Mahindra XUV 500 Colors

These colors are available with all variants of Mahindra XUV 500
 
Amazon Green
 
Moon Dust Silver
 
Tuscan Red
 
Opulent Purple
 
Black
 
Satin White
 
Dolphin Grey

Mahindra XUV 500 Acceleration & Pick-Up

Mahindra XUV 500 Gear
With a 140bhp engine, XUV 500 has a top speed of 185kmph. It sprints from 0 to 100kmph in just 17 second which is an impressive acceleration for an SUV of this size and weight. The six speed manual gearbox in the SUV coupled with the 4WD or All-wheel drive (AWD) enables the XUV 500 to take on any terrain with ease.

Mahindra XUV 500 Exterior

The new Mahindra SUV takes on the garb of a Cheetah. With jaw-shaped front grille, paw shaped door handles, bodylines of a pouncing Cheetah and bold lines, all make it a look alike of a Cheetah in motion.

The new SUV by Mahindra is based on monocoque construction which is a single frame unlike the traditional design versions of Mahindra SUVs in India. This ensures better handling and also makes the car safe and secure. The front face of the mighty looking SUV has a characteristic jaw-shaped honeycomb grille similar to a Cheetah’s face cuts. The honeycomb grille also finds its presence on the broad front bumper. The headlamps are two barrel shaped with side indicators in the same headlamp assembly. There are also daytime running lights placed horizontally just below the two barrels of the headlamp in the same assembly. There are two fog lamps on the front, one each on either side. Overall, the front has a shape of a pouncing Cheetah.

Moving on to the sides is much more rewarding than the front. The bold line that starts from just above the front side fender continues to the rear lamps. There is also much prominent and bold splash-guard on the front and the rear wheel that makes it look macho than other SUVs in India. The doors also have ‘paw’ shaped handles which are first in class and gives Mahindra XUV 500 a thematic look. The side outside rear view mirror also houses the side indicator and small parking light. The sides appear more like a fully built SUV with a high stance. Mahindra has however dealt beautifully with the side appearance and it does not look boxy from the sides. The roof rails have also be streamlined with the roofline.

The rear appearance of XUV 500 is in consonance with the overall Cheetah image and has been carved out well. In all, it has 50-50 ratio of the boot and the rear windscreen. The tail lamps have a unique three vertical compartments separated by molded reflectors. The tail lamp sweeps forward to the side and merges with the bold line that has come from front fender. The rear also has a rear wiper and high mounted stop lamp. There are also two stop warning indicators on both the sides. The spare wheel has been very intelligently hidden just below the boot. The Intellipark sensors are bumper colored and distinctly visible. The characteristic feature of Mahindra XUV 500’s rear is the presence of twin exhausts.

Mahindra XUV 500 Exterior Measurements

The car has a look of a fully grown SUV and so the exterior measurements confirm. XUV 500 has an overall length of 4585mm, a width of 1890mm and it has an overall height measuring 1785mm. It has a wheelbase of 2700mm and it has an impressive turning radius of 5.6m. The gross weight of the SUV is 2450kg.

Mahindra XUV 500 Interior

Step inside the new XUV 500 and you will realize that there is something extraordinary in place inside it. On the inside there is a comfortable seating for seven people, two at the front, and three on the middle row and two at the rear. The passenger side bench type seat in the middle row is foldable. The two seats in the last row are also foldable and the space works as a boot with it in a folded state. 

The dash that houses a long central console is the one that grabs the attention of the person entering the SUV. On the central console, there is a 6-inch touchscreen monochrome/color display on the top besides audio controls and the AC controls below it. 

There are four AC vents on the front dash, two on the sides of the central console and one on either side. The steering wheel of the Mahindra XUV 500 is a mix of sporty looks and functionality. Its one half is a steering wheel and the other half is a remote control to the audio so that numbers keep shuffling while the SUV growls on-road and off-road. It also has cruise control buttons on it. Placed just behind the steering wheel is the sporty twin-pod shaped instrument cluster that combines, looks and functionality.

The interior is clad in beautiful two-tone shade with fabric/leather upholstery. Besides, the cabin is lighted to set the mood. There are also background lights that highlight the door handles. The internal rear view mirror has manual night view feature. Just above the internal rear view mirror there is sunglass holder box along with another small box for keeping some essentials. The dash also has a spacious glove box that can even accommodate a small laptop in it. The interior plastic quality is good and it is at par with the global standard that the Mahindra XUV 500 vouches.

Interior Comfort

Contrary to the image of an SUV, XUV 500 has unbeatably comfortable interiors. The material used inside has a comfort feel apart from a lot of functionalities that are there in this SUV. Overall, Mahindra XUV 500 takes care of even little comfort features viz. an umbrella holder that is no where seen in any of the SUVs and that is why the SUV has lots of features that make this car stand apart from others.

Interior comfort starts with the agile nature of the XUV 500 that is further complemented by the mHawk engine that gives a low NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness). Besides the new SUV has a seating for 7 people but the last row acts as a boot in a folded state. The front seats are ergonomically designed and have lumbar support. The driver seat is 8-way adjustable including height adjustment feature. The front seats have height adjustable seat belts in the front row.

There is a cool box between the front seats. There are also two cup holders between the gear knob and the cool box. The door handles have background lights and are highlighted so that these are accessible even in dark. Besides, the room lamp has the same shade lighting. Mahindra XUV 500 also has a sunglass holder just above the internal review mirror besides a conversation mirror just above it so that the driver can talk to the rear passengers without turning his head. The glove box in the dash is also spacious and even a laptop can be stored in it.

The central console is the key area where the comfort enhancements are controlled. It is well within the comfortable reach of the driver and houses a 6-inch color display with voice activated module that displays information regarding the navigation, music being played and some other information. There is also a music system on the central control with DVD player. The music system can be connected to an iPOD with the help of a USB port besides the Bluetooth connectivity for phone. The console also has AC controls. The air conditioner has fully automatic temperature control with dual HVAC. The central console also has a glove box on its top.

The leather clad, ergonomically designed tilt and telescopic adjustable steering has various controls on it including Cruise, audio, phone & voice command switches. In order to quickly open the driver side window screen, there is a driver side express down button. The tail gate is remote operated and locking and unlocking the SUV 500 is far easier with the flip key with remote central locking. The ORVMs are electrically foldable and adjustable. Mahindra XUV 500takes care of all the three rows well with reading lamps for the all the three rows along with mobile charging points.

In order to avoid sunrays disrupting the vision through the front windscreen there is a tinted solar reflecting glass used in it. The rear windscreen has a wash and wipe feature besides a rear demister for better visibility. If it is SUV it is bound to access bad weather as well and for it, Mahindra XUV 500 has rain sensing wipers.

There are also array of lamps including Puddle lamps, Entry assist lamp, Door ajar lamps, Camping lamps on the XUV 500. There is also an umbrella holder in Mahindra XUV 500.

Interior Measurements

Being a big SUV, the XUV 500 interior space is also decent. There is very good headroom, legroom and shoulder room at the front and the middle row. However, the last row is a little cramped and only two people can fit in.

Mahindra XUV 500 Engine Capacity & Performance

Mahindra XUV 500 Engine
Mahindra XUV 500 engine is a 2179cc mHawk type. It has the maximum power out of 140bhp at 3750 rpm besides a maximum torque capacity of 330Nm at 1600-2800rpm. The engine is based on a direct injection technology with Variable Geometry Turbocharger that makes it more powerful than the mHawk engine in Mahindra Scorpio. The XUV 500 has a six speed manual gearbox making it suitable for Indian conditions; an automatic version may come up on the international edition. The gearbox has been developed in house by Mahindra.

The engine has Micro Hybrid technology in place making it more fuel efficient than other Mahindra SUVs in India. The engine performs well on road and off the road equally and with the All-Wheel drive option, the XUV 500 is capable of challenging any terrain. A two-wheel drive model is also available on Mahindra XUV 500.

Mahindra XUV 500 Wheels

Mahindra XUV 500 Wheels
Mahindra XUV 500 runs on all alloy wheels. The five-spoke 17 inch alloy wheels have a tyre size of P235/65 R17 which are radial and tubeless. There is a spare wheel that has been hidden just below the boot. Mahindra XUV 500 also has Tyre Tronics system that monitors the tyre pressure and warns if there is a significant decrease in tyre pressure thus ensuring perfect air in the tyres and greater mileage and safety

Mahindra XUV 500 Braking & Handling

Mahindra XUV 500 DashBoard
With a mammoth power underneath, styling and a torque rich engine, one will surely stretch it to its top-speed and knowing this, Mahindra has fitted a robust braking mechanism in the XUV 500. Both the front and rear brakes are disk & caliper type.

The suspension system is designed on the basis of a monocoque design and all the four wheels have independent suspension to give the occupants an untiring comfort and so that even the larger potholes on Indian roads do not worry XUV 500. The front has a McPherson type with anti-roll bar and the rear suspension is a Multilink type with anti-roll bar.

Handling the Mahindra XUV 500 is far easier that any of Mahindra’s SUVs. It has a turning radius of only 5.6m and with a high torque at low rpm engine, it works well in the city and with 140bhp power it runs well on the highways as well. The powerful engine also enables the 2450 Kg SUV to move around in an agile manner. In addition to an effective both disc braking system, the XUV 500 also has Anti-lock Braking system that ensures that the car brakes do not lock even in times of panic braking. There is also an Electronic Stability Program that keeps Mahindra XUV 500 on track even on curvy turns. Furthermore, XUV 500 also has Hill Hold and Hill Descent control making it suitable even for hilly areas. With the ESP in it, climbing or descending from a hill is no uphill task for XUV 500.

Mahindra XUV 500 Handling & Safety

Mahindra XUV 500 Safety
Mahindra SUVs in India have brown much bigger, smarter, economic and safer in the yesteryears. With constant technological updations and introduction of new technologies in its cars, Mahindra has made its SUV to perform well and to keep its passengers safe. 

There are a lot of safety features on Mahindra XUV 500 that makes it almost invincible. The foremost is the monocoque design that has not only made the cabin more spacious but safe as well. Besides, there are dual airbags both for the driver and the front passenger. I addition to it there are also side & curtain airbags along with side impact beams to keep the occupants safe from side impacts. There is robust crumple zone to protect the car and the passengers from a crash. Tubeless tyres ensure that the SUV can handle any terrain. Furthermore, all disc brakes with ABS, EBD ensure efficient braking of the SUV.

For the XUV 500 big size is not a minus at times of parking thanks to the Intellipark system installed in it that helps park the vehicle with ease even in cramped parking lots. Furthermore, in order to ensure full visibility through the windscreen, the XUV 500 has smart wipers that wipe clean the windscreen whenever there is water on the screen or if there is rain. The headlamps too on Mahindra XUV 500 are intelligent and these turn on whenever it is dark or of the car enters a tunnel or a dark space.

In order to keep the SUV safe from unwanted visitors or thieves, XUV 500 has digital immobilizer that ensures that it starts only with a genuine key. So, contrary to sleepless nights of Mahindra Bolero users, XUV 500 owners can have sound sleep as it protects itself from thieves.

Mahindra XUV 500 steering has stereo (on the left) and cruise controls (on the right) mounted on it. There is also a Cruise on/off button the steering.

Mahindra XUV 500 Stereo & Accessories

Mahindra XUV 500 Accessories
The new Mahindra car keeps its passengers happy, safe and entertained well with its power, safety features and the advanced audio system. Besides the XUV 500 has a 6-inch monochrome DIS infotainment system (color touchscreen on the XUV 500 W8 4WD) that keeps all the information regarding the car, music and other stats. It is voice command activated.
The XUV 500 comes with CD/MP3 player on the base variant and there is a DVD Player on the W8 and W8 4WD. An iPod can also be connected to the music system. Volume control of the music system is also there on the steering. The car comes with integrated four speakers, one on each door apart from two tweeters on the dashboard.

Mahindra XUV 500 Pros & Cons

Mahindra XUV 500 Pros :
Global standard safety and other features

Mahindra XUV 500 Specifications

Mahindra XUV 500 Variants
VariantsTransmissionEngine DescriptionMileagePowerACPower SteeringCentral Locking
CityHighway
W6 2WD (Diesel)Manual2179cc
4 Cylinder 16 Valve
12.014.0140 Bhp(103kW) @ 3750 rpmStandardStandardStandard
W8 2WD (Diesel)Manual2179cc
4 Cylinder 16 Valve
12.014.0140 Bhp(103kW) @ 3750 rpmStandardStandardStandard
W8 4WD (Diesel)Manual2179cc
4 Cylinder 16 Valve
12.014.0140 Bhp(103kW) @ 3750 rpmStandardStandardStandard

Mahindra XUV 500 Price

Mahindra XUV 500 Variants Price

Mahindra XUV 500 prices were updated on 14 Feb 2012
VariantsNew DelhiBangaloreMumbaiChennaiPuneHyderabadKolkata
W6 2WD (Diesel)11,10,00011,21,00011,03,00011,26,00011,03,00011,20,00011,30,000  Get On Road Price  
W8 2WD (Diesel)12,45,00012,57,00012,38,00012,63,00012,38,00012,57,00012,66,000  Get On Road Price  
W8 4WD (Diesel)13,43,00013,57,00013,36,00013,62,00013,36,000--  Get On Road Price  

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