Mahindra has given a fresh lease of life to the XUV500, converting it into a premium SUV with rugged abilities for a stronger build and modern touches on the luxury side.
The re-launch began with the base diesel W5 variant priced at ₹12.32 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai), while the revamped XUV500 portfolio tops out at ₹17.88 lakh for the automatic W11(O) variant . This car brings back a well-loved nameplate with a newer and more evolved design, state-of-the-art interiors, and well-honed performance.
Loud New Exterior With a Dash of Premium
With the makeover, the XUV500 gets a wider grille outlined with chrome, sharper LED projector headlamps with DRLs, and a sculpted bonnet to accentuate the muscular stance . The restyled rear bumper, slim LED tail lamps, and diamond-cut 18-inch wheels complete the premium makeover, lending the SUV an imposing road presence.
Luxurious Interior with Smart Connectivity
Inside the cabin, one enjoys luxury in quilted tan leather seats, soft-touch dash and door trims, and a piano black centre console finish corresponding to great mounting carved-inspired door trims to a highly refined and alluring black centre console .
Providing ample screens, the dual 10.25-inch displays pop up courtesy of the digital driver display and infotainment, and wireless phone integration, panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting, and ventilated front seats complete the package. It comes full circle with Mahindra’s AdrenoX connected car technology that allows remote access, OTA updates, and connectivity with the smartwatch.4.
Robust Performance and Refined Drive
Under the SUV’s belly, there lurks a 155-PS, 2.2-litre mHawk diesel churning out 360 Nm of torque . While the manual and automatic transmissions have been existing contenders, now the electronic variable-geometry turbo, or eVGT, has been thrown in for enhanced response down low. Improvements were made to the suspension to give one better ride comfort while AWD versions and AWD-capable torque management help with all-terrain control.
Superlative Safety and Driver Assistance
Safety is further fortified with six airbags, ESP with rollover mitigation, hill-hold, downhill, control TPMS . The top variants further grant the Level‑2 ADAS like adaptive cruise control, lane‑keeping assist, AEB, and 360° camera system .
Value Proposition and Competitors
Spanning across ₹12.32 lakh to ₹17.88 lakh, the new-age XUV500 tries to bring the best of the SUV world on one platform: aggressive styling, luxurious interiors, powerful engines, and smart tech . Now under serious competition from the Tata Safari, MG Hector Plus, and Hyundai Creta, the XUV500 with its hearty mixture of premium-ness and rugged attitude may sway people who wish for something comfortable yet capable.