XUV500 witnessed a steep rise in the South African market with sales crossing 1200 units.Mahindra’s XUV 500 secured first place in the 2012 Desert Storm Rally - one of India’s toughest tests for both man and machine. Apart from that, the XUV500 also set three special stages ablaze by clocking the fastest time in each. Eighteen months later, the XUV500 was born amidst carefully calibrated hype. That build-up and consequent anticipation has translated into 35,000 XUV500s being sold in the first year and another 14,000 buyers on a waiting list.
Mahindra XUV500 Models
Diesel Models
Mahindra XUV 500 W4
This is the entry level variant and it comes equipped with an advanced 2.2-litre mHawk diesel power plant with direct fuel injection system. This engine comes with 4-cylinders and 16-valves, which makes a displacement capacity of 2179cc. It can generate a maximum power of 140Bhp at 3750rpm that results in producing 330Nm of peak torque at 1600 to 2800rpm. This commanding torque output is distributed to the front wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission gearbox. This variant comes with interesting features including a dual HVAC with electrically operated temperature control, power adjustable ORVMs, center armrest with cup holders, driver seat height adjuster, power windows, remote tailgate opening, rear washer and wiper, lead-me-to-vehicle lamps, flip-key with remote central locking, rear demister, glove box with laptop holder, follow me home headlamps and so on. This trim also has safety aspects including dual front air bags, ABS with EBD, side impact beams, crumple zone for crash protection and other important features. In addition to these, there is an umbrella holder, flat-foldable second and third row seats and several other aspects.
Mahindra XUV 500 W6 2WD
This variant is powered by the same mHawk diesel engine under the hood. This mid range variant comes with all the features that are available in the W4 variant. In addition to those, it comes with aspects such as 6-inch monochrome infotainment system, DIS in-built infotainment system, smart rain sensing wipers, glass embedded antenna, static bending headlamps, fully automatic air conditioning system, 8-way height adjustable driver's seat, a multi-functional steering wheel with cruise, audio, phone and voice command switches. It also comes with 2-tweeters on dashboard, intellipark, illuminated key rings, puddle lamps, door ajar lamps, camping lamp, conversation mirror and many other utility based features.
Mahindra XUV 500 W8 2WD
This is one of the top end variants available in this series and it comes with all the aspects of the W6 2WD variant. Apart from those, it also has features such as driver side express down window, leather seating upholstery, power steering with telescopic function, power foldable ORVMs, electronic stability program with rollover mitigation, side and curtain air bags, 6 inch color touchscreen infotainment display, GPS navigation system with touchscreen and audio support, DVD player, Tyre-tronics and other advanced aspects.
Mahindra XUV500 Sportz
This is the Limited Edition trim introduced by the company with all the aspects that are already incorporated in the fully loaded W8 trim. In addition to those, this trim comes with features like stylish Sportz decals, rear view camera, a unique set of alloy wheels with signature red inserts, sporty leather-fabric seats, stylized roof rails in red color, 'Sportz’ badging, a pair of front fog lamps and door handles with red accents as well.
Mahindra XUV 500 W8 4WD
This is the high end variant and is powered by the same engine with the manual transmission gearbox, which distributes the power to all the four wheels in the 4WD layout of this trim. Besides this, all the other features of this trim are similar to the W8 2WD variant.
Milege
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.
Power of Mahindra XUV500
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 .
Acceleration & Pick-Up
With a 140bhp engine, XUV 500 has a top speed of 185kmph . 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 XUV500 Exteriors
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 version which is the body-on-frame. 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. 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 XUV500’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 XUV500 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.
Engine and Performance
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 XUV500 Specifications
Engines
2179 cc, Diesel, 140 bhp @ 3750 RPM power
Gearboxes
6-speed, Manual, AWD
6-speed, Manual, FWD
Seating Capacity
7 seater
Steering
Power steering
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