Mahindra has launched the XUV500 facelift at Rs 11.21 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) with some discernible cosmetic tweaks on the outside and new features on the inside.
Changes to the exterior include a new front grille with chrome inserts, new projector headlamps with LED light guides and a new design for the bonnet. The front bumper is also new as are the fog lamp housings.
The Mahindra XUV 500 facelift also gets new alloy wheels and ORVM puddle lamps.
Moreover, the window lining has been given a chrome treatment which gives the car a premium look.
Other changes on the outside include new door handles and a larger rear registration plate enclosure with a chrome appliqué above.
On the inside, the Mahindra XUV500 facelift gets a new black and beige theme coupled with blue lighting. Other features on offer (as per trim levels) include a six-way power adjustable driver’s seat, a rear-view camera, beige leather seats, new aluminium pedals, keyless entry with push button start and a bigger touchscreen for the infotainment system which also gets GPS navigation.
The Mahindra XUV500 facelift retains the same engine as the outgoing model – 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel motor good for 138bhp and mated to a six-speed manual gearbox. It does get a new ESP stability control system known as ESP 9.
Mahindra says fuel efficiency of the XUV500 facelift has been improved and claims that the car will now return 16kpl as against 15.1kpl earlier.
The carmaker has also introduced a new top-end W10 trim of the XUV500 priced at Rs 14.99 lakh for the 2WD version and Rs 15.99 lakh for the top 4WD version.
Prices (ex-showroom, Delhi)
W4 - Rs 11.21 lakh
W6 - Rs 12.48 lakh
W8 - Rs 14.18 lakh (AWD - Rs 14.99)
W10 - Rs 14.99 (AWD - Rs 15.99)
Prices (ex-showroom, Mumbai)
W4 - Rs 11.12 lakh
W6 - Rs 12.31 lakh
W8 - Rs 14.01 lakh (AWD - Rs 14.85)
W10 - Rs 14.82 (AWD - Rs 15.85)
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