Mahindra XUV500

Mahindra XUV500
First generation XUV500 (2011-2015)
Overview
Manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra
Production 2011–present
Assembly Chakan, Maharashtra
Nashik, Maharashtra, India
Body and chassis
Class Sport utility vehicle
Body style 4-door SUV
Related Mahindra Scorpio
Powertrain
Engine

2.2 L mHawk140 I4,(Diesel) 2.2 L mHawk I4, (Diesel)

2.0 L mHawk140 I4, (Petrol)
Transmission 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,700 mm (110 in)
Length 4,585 mm (180.5 in)
Width 1,890 mm (74 in)
Height 1,785 mm (70.3 in)

The Mahindra XUV500 (pronounced as XUV five double O) is a mid-size, sport utility vehicle produced by the Indian automobile company Mahindra & Mahindra. The XUV500 was designed and developed at Mahindra's design and vehicle build center in Nashik and Chennai, and is manufactured in Mahindra's Chakan & Nashik plant, India. During its development, the car was code named 'W201'.[1][2] It is the first monocoque chassis based vehicle the company has produced.

First launched in 2011, the XUV500 mid-size SUV was introduced as the home-grown automaker’s flagship model in India. Over the years, the SUV has garnered a lot of accolades and popularity among enthusiasts and critics alike for its bold design and expansive feature list. The XUV500 received its mid-life update in 2015, which further increased the premium quotient of the SUV. Very stylish, loaded with features and a powerful and capable engine makes the Mahindra XUV500 a good package for those who seek a premium and robust SUV under the Rs. 20 lakh mark. The XUV500 also comes with an efficient automatic transmission and an all-wheel drive system along with a host of comfort and safety features.

The XUV500 is less well known outside India than the Mahindra Scorpio. The XUV500 was relatively popular in the South African market with sales exceeding 1200 units by February 2013.[3]

Mahindra's XUV 500 secured first place in the 2014 Desert Storm Rally - one of India's toughest tests for both man and machine. The car also clocked the fastest time in three sections of the rally.[4]

XUV500 (2011-2015)

Mahindra XUV 500 W6 with 2014 cc engine

The XUV500 was launched in 2 variants in 2011, sharing the same engine:

  • the W6 in two-wheel drive only. The W6 includes a 6-inch monochrome infotainment display, two airbags, ABS with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), and disc brakes on all wheels.
  • the W8 which can be specified in two- or four-wheel drive. The W8 adds GPS navigation, six airbags, a touch screen, electronic stability program (ESP) with rollover mitigation, Hill Hold and Hill Descent control, alloy wheels, and leather upholstery.

The company later added a W4 base variant in 2013.

XUV500 (2015-2018)

The XUV500 was facelifted in May 2015. After the facelift, the top-end W10 variant was launched.[5] Automatic transmission was announced to be implemented on the W6, W8 and W10 variants on November 2015, being available on December 5, 2015.[6] The variants are:

  • W4, W6, W8, W9, W10, W10 AWD (diesel manual)
  • W6 AT, W8 AT, W9 AT, W10 AT, W10 AT AWD (diesel automatic)
  • G AT (petrol automatic)

XUV500 (2018-present)

On April 18, 2018, another facelifted version of Mahindra XUV500 was released. The variants are:

  • W5, W7, W9, W11, W11 (O), W11 (O) AWD (diesel manual)
  • W7 AT, W9 AT, W11 AT, W11 (O) AT, W11 (O) AT AWD(diesel automatic)
  • G AT(petrol automatic)

Customisation

In August 2012, Dilip Chhabria, Mumbai-based automobile designer of DC Designs came out with the lounge version of Mahindra XUV 500.[7]

In January 2018, Laxo Orbis is an Indian-based company launched a Tesla Model in-dash infotainment and entertainment system for Mahindra XUV 500.[8]

Exports

XUV 500 in Assam

Mahindra XUV500 is also designed for international markets. The company has announced that the SUV will be exported to South Africa, Australia, Chile, Italy and New Zealand via complete build-up (CBU).

As per the year 2018, Mahindra XUV500 has already become a global car exporting to 26 countries which includes European countries, South Africa, Australia, Chile, Italy and New Zealand

References

  1. ↑ "Mahindra unveils XUV 500 in Indore [press release]". 7 June 2012. Archived from the original on June 9, 2012.
  2. ↑ "Mahindra XUV 500 launched at a starting price of Rs 10.8 lakh [press release]". Economic Times. 29 September 2011. Retrieved 13 January 2012.
  3. ↑ "Mahindra XUV500 sales cross 1,200 units in South Africa". CarTrade. MXC Solutions India Pvt Ltd. Retrieved 2015-01-06.
  4. ↑ "Mahindra XUV 500's Desert Storm Rally Win". theCARwallpapers. 28 April 2012. Retrieved 30 September 2012.
  5. ↑ "Mahindra XUV 500 detailed review".
  6. ↑ http://www.mahindra.com/news-room/press-release/mahindra-introduces-the-all-new-automatic-transmission-of-the-new-age-XUV500
  7. ↑ "DC Designs XUV 500". theCARwallpapers. 10 September 2012. Retrieved 30 September 2012.
  8. ↑ https://www.cartoq.com/video-mahindra-xuv500-suv-with-tesla-style-touchscreen-is-ultra-cool/
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