Which Mahindra XEV 9S variant should you buy?

Mahindra has launched India’s first all-electric 3-row SUV, the XEV 9S, with introductory ex-showroom prices starting at Rs 19.95 lakh. While bookings and deliveries are set to begin from January next year, Mahindra has revealed the prices for each variant of its third born EV, along with the features and battery options available. So, without further ado, here are all the details and what we’d recommend from the Mahindra XEV 9S line-up. 

Mahindra XEV 9S price and battery options

All XEV 9S trims get the 79kWh battery as an option

Price-wise, the XEV 9S is positioned between the BE 6 (Rs 18.9 lakh) and the XEV 9e (Rs 21.9 lakh), with prices starting at Rs 1.05 lakh higher than the former and Rs 1.95 lakh lower than the latter. The XEV 9S gets an additional battery option – a new 70kWh unit that powers a rear axle-mounted 245hp motor – that has an ARAI range of 600km, though it is only available with the mid-spec Pack Two Above trim.

While the 59kWh battery pack comes only with the entry-level Pack One Above trim, the 79kWh unit is available with all four trims. In fact, the top-spec Pack Three and Pack Three Above only get the largest battery option.

Mahindra XEV 9S colours

6 exterior colour options on offer

Mahindra offers six exterior colour options for the XEV 9S. These include Stealth Black, Ruby Velvet (dark red), Everest White, Desert Myst (silver-gold), Midnight Black (navy blue) and Nebula Blue (a lighter blue shade).

Mahindra XEV 9S variants and features

XEV 9S Pack One Above – Rs 19.95 lakh-21.95 lakh

• 6 airbags
• ISOFIX anchors
• ESP
• Tyre-pressure monitor
• Electric parking brake
• Bi-LED projector headlamps, LED daytime running lamps (DRLs) and LED tail-lights
• Illuminated logo
• Rear spoiler
• Turn indicators in the power adjustable outside rearview mirrors
• 18-inch steel wheels with covers shod in 235/60 R18 tyres
• Auto headlights and wipers
• Rear defogger, wash and wiper
• Rear camera and parking sensors
• Panoramic sunroof
• 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
• 12.3-inch central and passenger-side infotainment touchscreens
• Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• 6-speaker audio system
• 4 USB C ports (front x2, rear x2)
• Connect car tech
• Cruise control
• Drive modes – Default, Range, Everyday, Race and Snow
• 4 regen levels – L0, L1, L2 and L3 with single-pedal driving
• 150-litre frunk
• 6-way manual adjustable driver’s seat; 4-way adjustable front passenger seat
• 60:40 split-folding second-row seats with recline and sliding function
• Reclinable third-row seats
• Front and rear centre armrests
• Single-zone climate control system
• Push-button start

XEV 9S Pack Two Above – Rs 24.45 lakh-25.45 lakh

Features over Pack One Above

• ADAS suite
• Front parking sensors
• 360-degree camera with blind spot monitor
• Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror
• Power folding outside rearview mirrors
• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Soft-touch dashboard trim
• Leatherette seat upholstery
• Adaptive cruise control
• 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
• Wireless charger (front)
• Table/phone-mounting provision for rear seats
• Driver’s seat with 6-way power adjust, manual lumbar adjust and memory function
• Ventilated front seats
• Dual-zone climate control

XEV 9S Pack Three – Rs 27.35 lakh

Features over Pack Two Above

• Knee airbags (total 7 airbags)
• Additional ADAS features like rear cross-traffic alert and autonomous emergency steering
• Auto windshield defogger
• Cornering lamps
• Front fog lights
• Sequential turn indicators
• Ambient lighting
• Powered and flush-fitting front door handles
• Rear wireless smartphone charger
• 6-way powered front passenger seat with Boss mode
• Ventilated second-row seats
• Keyless entry and go
• Rear windscreen sunshade
• Air purifier

XEV 9S Pack Three Above – Rs 29.45 lakh

Features over Pack Three

• Augmented reality head-up display
• Automatic parking assist
• Driver and front passenger drowsiness monitoring
• In-car video calling

Mahindra XEV 9S: Which variant to consider buying?

Considering the sheer number of features on offer with the entry-level XEV 9S Pack One Above and with the 59kWh and 79kWh battery options at that, this is the trim to consider for those wanting a 7-seat EV on a budget. The next trim in line, the Pack Two Above, gets quite a few feel-good features and tech but costs about Rs 4.5 lakh more than the base trim, which makes it seem a bit of a stretch. The XEV 9S Pack Three offers nearly all the frills, a more advanced ADAS suite and an additional airbag, upping the feel-good and safety factor for a Rs 1.9 lakh premium. For Rs 2.1 lakh over the Pack Three, the top-spec Pack Three Above adds more tech but feels overpriced.

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