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Mahindra & Mahindra, has rolled out the 2015 Mahindra XUV500 face lift in India at a starting price of Rs. 11.21 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). The new styling, up-market cabin and a few mechanical updates, makes the new XUV500 a better product. The company has also introduced a new top-end model - the W10 - priced at Rs. 15.99 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). The different variants and its price ex showroom New Delhi are given below.
1. 2015 Mahindra XUV500 W4 – INR 11.21 lakhs
2. 2015 Mahindra XUV500 W6 – INR 12.48 lakhs
3. 2015 Mahindra XUV500 W8 – INR 14.18 lakhs
4. 2015 Mahindra XUV500 W8 AWD – INR 14.99 lakhs
5. 2015 Mahindra XUV500 W10 – INR 14.99 lakhs
6. 2015 Mahindra XUV500 W10 AWD – INR 15.99 lakhs
The front fascia of the XUV500 facelift is redesigned with new headlight enclosures and S-shape LED light guides. The front bumper has chrome-plated Foglight enclosures and new air damps. 2015 XUV500 gets new 10-spoke alloy wheels and chrome lining for the windows and comes in two new colors, Sunset Orange and Pearl White. 2015 Mahindra XUV500 has features such as a passive keyless entry with push button start, an electric sunroof with anti-pinch function, logo projection lamps on the wing mirrors, 6-way power adjustable driver seat, 7-inch touchscreen navigation system with reverse camera, Mahindra BlueSense app, dual-tone black-and-beige dashboard, beige leather seats and ‘Icy Blue’ lighting.
The new XUV500 has a 2.2-liter four-cylinder diesel engine which produces 140 bhp and 330 Nm of torque, paired to a 6-speed manual transmission. Improved dynamic torque and the fuel efficiency of the SUV with a new ECU. A Brake Energy Recuperation System is fitted on the XUV500. Enhanced suspension at the front and rear promises all-round stability and better comfort. The XUV500 facelift also has a ESP-9 with a rollover mitigation system for better control.
"We plan to launch nine products including two all-new compact SUVs and refreshes of current models during the current fiscal," said Powan Goenka, executive director, Mahindra & Mahindra during the launch.
By Premji
