Mahindra XUV500 – User’s Asked Questions

1. What is the current status of Mahindra XUV500?

The Mahindra XUV500 is a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) produced by the Indian automobile company Mahindra & Mahindra. The new age XUV500 was launched in India in May 2015 with an array of changes, now Mahindra has launched the automatic variants of the premium SUV in India which will be available from 5^th December onwards across all Mahindra showrooms.

2. When did Mahindra XUV500 launch?

Mahindra XUV500 first launched on September 29, 2011 but now Company has launched its facelifted variant on May 25, 2015. Currently, it is available with six variants (all in diesel) namely XUV500 W4, XUV500 W6, XUV500 W8, XUV500 W8 AWD, XUV500 W10 and XUV500 W10 AWD. To cash in the popularity of Creta diesel automatic, Mahindra has launched automatic version of XUV500 in India on 25^th November 2015.

3. The available color options for Mahindra XUV500 are?

The Mahindra XUV500 is available in seven different colors in India including, Volcano Black, Moondust Silver, Tuscan Red, Opulent Purple, Dolphin Grey, Sunset Orange and Pearl white. The last two are new introductions.

4. In which category Mahindra XUV500 falls?

Mahindra XUV 500 falls under Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) category.

5. The exact price tags of Mahindra XUV500’s all variants are?

6. What is the on-road price of Mahindra XUV500?

7. What are the specifications of engine equipped in Mahindra XUV500?

8. How many types of fuel units are available in Mahindra XUV500?

This SUV is available with diesel fuel unit only with no plan to introduce its petrol trim in near future

9. Is there an automatic transmission in Mahindra XUV500?

Yes new age XUV500 is now available with both automatic as well as manual transmissions. W8 and W10 variants are matched to a six speed automatic gearbox seen on Scorpio AT while remaining trims are coupled to a 6-speed synchromesh manual gearbox.

10. Please tell the mileage figure of Mahindra XUV500 – ARAI-certified, city-road   highway?

11. Can I get the width of tyres fixed in Mahindra XUV500?

The XUV 500 carries:

12. How long ground clearance Mahindra XUV500 carries?

In order to minimize the burden of higher excise duty Mahindra has reduced the ground clearance of XUV500 from 200mm to 160mm.

13. What type of suspension system fixed in Mahindra XUV500?

The XUV 500 has a McPherson strut suspension at the front and an independent multi-link suspension at the rear which offer ultimate comfort even on pothole filled roads. It has been tuned in collaboration with Lotus, which is one of the world’s most renowned names in motor sports.

14. Acceleration and top speed of Mahindra XUV500?

Mahindra XUV 500 AWD accelerates 0-100 km/h in 11 seconds with the top speed of 175km/h while its 2WD variants can break 100km mark in 10 seconds with 185 km/hr as top speed.

15. What common & unique interior features Mahindra XUV500 get?

XUV 500 has a new seven inch touch infotainment system with navigation, reverse camera assist, bluetooth audio, USB, i-pod connectivity, CD/MP3, 4 door speakers, digital trip and tachometer, voice messaging system, (VMS), 8-way adjustable driver’s seat, electric sunroof with anti-pinch technology, Mahindra’s blue sense app, mobile charging sockets for all three rows, AC with HVAC, aluminum scuff plates at door sills,

The Mahindra XUV500 also comes with premium dual tone interiors, twin-pod instrument cluster, seat belt height adjustable feature, remote tailgate opening, steering mounted control with cruise control and audio functions, flip key with remote central locking, rear wash and wipe, logo projection on ORVMs, glove box with laptop holder and many more features which enriches this luxurious SUV.

16. Seating capacity of Mahindra XUV500 is?

It offers the seating capacity for 7 passengers.

17. What is the boot capacity of Mahindra XUV500?

This seven seater SUV has a very minimal boot space of 93 liters with all three intact but it can be further extended by 703 liters by third row folded and up to 1512 liters with middle row flattened up.

18. Is cruise control available in Mahindra XUV500?

Yes, cruise control is available in Mahindra XUV500.

19. Which safety features Mahindra XUV500 has?

As far as its safety is concerned, XUV500 has dual airbags both for the driver and the front passenger. It has also curtain airbags along with side impact beams to keep the occupants safe from side impacts. There is robust crumple zone to protect the car and the passengers from a crash. Tubeless tyres ensure that the SUV can handle any terrain. It also features disc brakes on all four wheels with ABS and EBD to ensure efficient braking of the SUV. It also features smart headlamps that automatically switch on when the car senses dark areas on the road.

20. How much costly is the maintenance of Mahindra XUV500?

21. In Indian car market, which are the main competitors of Mahindra XUV500?

In Indian car market, Mahindra XUV 500 competes with the Toyota Innova, Nissan Terrano, Mahindra Scorpio, Renault Duster etc.