Wednesday, June 3, 2015

MAHINDRA "XUV 500" LAUNCHED-2015...a complete review.

 PRICE:   Rs.11.2 -16.0 Lac.  (Ex Showroom Price in New Delhi.) 


 Mahindra and Mahindra launched the face lifted version of it's  SUV the 2015  XUV 500 with redesigned new set of projector headlamps with "S" shaped Day Time Running LED s,the front bumper gets newly designed fog lamps, Push start button, Sunroof, 7-inch infotainment system, 6-way  power seats, reverse camera with assist.

Mahindra has also added a new variant to the model series dubbed "W10"- this variant is the top most and comes fitted with additional features like key less entry, Hill hold control and Hill decent control, an electric sunroof and six-way electrically adjustable drivers seat.
Features that are missing only in the base model are glass embedded antenna,Dis-in-build infotainment system,2 tweeters on dashboard, voice recognition and Sms read out, 7-inch color touchscreen infotainment display with GPS,USB,Bluetooth audio, hand free call, iPod connectivity and integrated music system with Cd player. 
Some of the Comfort  features available in the 'W10' variant includes Push button start/stop,Passive key less entry, voice messaging system, electric sunroof with anti-pinch,intelligent light sensing lamps and smart rain sensing wipers.

Mechanically there is no changes. The XUV 500 is powered by the same 2.2 litre mHawk diesel engine with six-speed manual transmission.Power and torque output remains unchanged at 140 bhp and 330 Nm. ARAI certified fuel economy delivered by the 2015 version of XUV 500 is 16kms per Litre.

Overview:

 Exterior Design Changes:



  • Projector    Headlamp   with  Light Guides.
  • The redesigned headlight cluster  replaces horizontally stacked LEDs in favor of a curved strip of lighting that runs across diagonally. 
  • The radiator grille now gets a strip of chrome and connects the two headlamps, while three claw like vertical elements highlighted in chrome flank the Mahindra logo on each side.
  • The bumper has been redesigned to accommodate a new fog lamp design that is surrounded by a chrome bezel, 
  • The bonnet gets a raised crease towards the outside.
  • A strip of chrome runs across the car’s shoulder line, underlining the windows.
  • 17″ Alloys follow a new design pattern,  

Interiors Features:

  • 6-way powered adjustable driver’s seat (W10 only).
  • Push button Start/ Stop (W10 only).
  • Passive keyless entry (W10 only)
  • Dual-tone Dashboard.
  • 7″ infotainment system GPS navigation, USB audio/video/picture viewer, Bluetooth, iPod connectivity and Aux input. Compatible with Mahindra’s ‘Blue Sense’ app.
  • Rear parking camera with dynamic assist.
  • New voice messaging system.
  • New black & beige interiors.
  • twin-pod cluster with new icy blue theme.
  • aluminium pedals.

New Features:


  • Electric Sun-roof with Anti-pinch.
  • Puddle lights under ORVMs with logo projection.
  • Illuminated scuff plates.
  • 6 Airbags, including side and curtain airbags on W8 & W10 variants. Driver and passenger airbags standard on W4 and W6.
  • Hill Hold Control.
  • ABS with EBD across all variants.
  • ESP with rollover mitigation.
  • Hill hold and hill descent control


Technical  Specs:

  • Top speed: 175 kmpl
  • Acceleration(0-100 kmpl): 12.5 seconds.
  • Engine type: 4 cylinder mHawk CRDe-diesel
  • Engine Displacement(cc): 2179.
  • Maximum Power: 140 bhp @ 3750 rpm.
  • Maximum Torque: 330Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm.
  • Mileage (ARAI): 16kmpl.
  • Turning radius: 5.6 metres.
  • No. of cylinders: 4
  • Drive type:  AWD.
  • Fuel supply system: Direct injection.
  • Seating capacity: 7.
  • Front  tyres: 235/65 R17.
  • Rear tyres: 235/ 65 R17.
  • Steering type: Tilt and telescopic power steering.
  • Length: 4585 mm.
  • Width: 1890 mm.
  • Height: 1785 mm.
  • Wheel base: 2700mm.
  • Ground clearance:200 mm.
  • Fuel tank capacity(litre):70.  
  • No of seating Rows: 3 rows.

Price: Mumbai:(Ex-Showroom Price) * Price indicated as of May 2015.


Variant FWD (Ex-showroom Mumbai) * AWD (Ex-showroom Mumbai)
W10- Rs 14.82 Lakh.                                 Rs 15.85 Lakh
W8 -  Rs 14.01 Lakh.                                 Rs 14.85 Lakh
W6-   Rs 12.31 Lakh.                                 NA
W4-   Rs 11.12 Lakh.                                 NA














6-WAY POWERED DRIVERS  ADJUSTABLE  SEAT 
ALUMINIUM  PEDAL
GEAR

SMART KEY

GLOVE BOX WITH LAPTOP STORAGE SPACE
CENTRE  ARMREST (DRIVER) WITH STORAGE SPACE

NEW ELECTRIC SUN ROOF

FRONT AND SIDE(WINDOW) AIR BAGS




















 

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Different colors available:







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