Mahindra has teased the production-spec version of the 2023 BE Rall-E concept for the first time, which will be launched alongside the Mahindra XEV 9S on November 26. The teaser gives a glimpse of the upcoming e-SUV’s exterior.
- Fascia resembles that of the Rall-E concept, with similar headlights and tail-lights
- Production-spec model has been toned down; it misses out on roof rack and steel wheels
- It will be launched at the Scream Electric event on November 26
Production-spec Mahindra BE Rall-E: What can be seen?
Borrows a lot of elements from BE 6 but gets a different lighting setup
The teaser shows glimpses of the upcoming e-SUV’s front and rear profiles. Its fascia features the same scooped-out bonnet design and eyebrow-shaped LED daytime running lamps (DRLs) as the lower-spec Pack One Above trim of the Mahindra BE 6. What differentiates it from the BE 6 is the circular housing for the projector LED headlights, which look similar to units on the BE Rall-E concept. Keen-eyed viewers can also spot a more prominent front bash plate than the already available BE model.
In profile, the production-spec Rall-E model’s silhouette looks similar to that of the concept, with a sloping roofline and sharp creases on the body. However, in its production-spec avatar, it will do away with the off-road-spec steel rims and come with star-pattern aerodynamically optimised alloy wheels. A roof-mounted carrier shown in the concept also seems to have been omitted.
At the rear, the teaser shows a roof-mounted spoiler and LED light bars that will not be connected. It also hints at a spoiler over the tail-light section and an infinity logo on the tailgate.
If you look closely, you can see the front-seat headrests, which resemble the ones on the current-spec BE 6.
Production-spec Mahindra BE Rall-E: Expected powertrain options
Could come with the same powertrain options as the BE 6
Mahindra is yet to reveal the powertrain specifications of the upcoming e-SUV, which could borrow the battery pack and electric motor from the Mahindra BE 6.
The BE 6 offers 59kWh and 79kWh battery pack options, with an ARAI-rated range of up to 683km. Buyers can also choose between a 231hp motor or a 286hp electric motor mounted on the rear axle (RWD).
Production-spec Mahindra BE Rall-E: What more is expected?
Likely to have a BE 6-like cabin and a similar feature set
While it is too early to speculate, the production-spec BE Rall-E model’s dashboard layout could also be similar to that of the BE 6. In that case, it could get the same 2-spoke steering wheel with an illuminated ‘BE’ logo, dual digital displays and an aircraft-style trim between the driver and co-driver.
Other likely features include powered and ventilated front seats, an augmented reality-based head-up display, an in-car camera for driver monitoring and attending video calls, a 360-degree camera, a powered tailgate and up to 7 airbags.
The off-road spec SUV will not have any direct rivals in India, but it will still see competition from the Hyundai Creta Electric, Tata Curvv EV and MG ZS EV and also the upcoming Tata Sierra EV and Maruti Suzuki e Vitara.
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