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Mahindra pulls the plug on its XUV500 model in India
Mahindra XUV500 not sold in India anymore

Mahindra pulls the plug on its XUV500 model in India

Nov 04, 2021
02:45 pm

What's the story

Mahindra has discontinued its XUV500 car in India. To recall, the first-generation model debuted here in 2011 and received two mid-cycle updates along the way. The decade-old four-wheeler has an eye-catching look and an upmarket cabin with a host of features. It was available with a choice of BS6-compliant petrol as well as diesel engines. Here are more details.

Exteriors

The car flaunts a chromed grille and 18-inch wheels

The Mahindra XUV500 has a muscular bonnet, a chromed grille, a wide air dam, sleek headlights with LED DRLs, and a silvered skid plate. On the sides, it is flanked by roof rails, blacked-out B-pillars, indicator-mounted ORVMs, and 18-inch alloy wheels. A window wiper, wrap-around taillamps, and dual exhaust tips grace the rear section of the four-wheeler.

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It had with two engine options

The Mahindra XUV500 runs on a 2.2-liter diesel engine that makes 152.87hp/360Nm or a 2.2-liter petrol mill that generates 139hp/320Nm. Transmission duties on the vehicle are taken care of by a 6-speed manual or torque converter automatic gearbox.

Interiors

The SUV gets six airbags and USB chargers

The Mahindra XUV500 has a spacious cabin with a single-pane sunroof, a 6-way adjustable driver's seat, auto climate control, USB chargers, parking sensors, and a multifunctional steering wheel with cruise control. It houses a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment panel with support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. An electronic stability program, six airbags, ABS with EBD, and a rear-view camera ensure the passengers' safety.

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Mahindra XUV500: Pricing

In India, the Mahindra XUV500 started at Rs. 15.56 lakh and went up to Rs. 20.07 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom, Delhi). It took on rivals such as the MG Hector, Tata Harrier, and Jeep Compass.