What You Wanted To Know About The Mahindra XUV500

While the Mahindra XUV500 for sale is no spring chicken, it remains an attractive SUV at a very attractive price. We take a comprehensive look at everything you need to know about the model.

Is the Mahindra XUV500 a good car? 

The Mahindra XUV500 offers a lot of space as well as respectable safety levels for its price. Furthermore, the performance and frugality make it a good choice for those looking for their next vehicle to commute or travel with.

Who is the Mahindra XUV500 a good car for?

The Mahindra XUV500 is a good car for families that needs a reliable and spacious vehicle at a lower price point.

Is the Mahindra XUV500 a good first car?

While affordability does make it an attractive choice for first-time car buyers. New drivers should take note that the larger dimensions will take some time to get used to even with the rear park distance control that features standard across the range.

Is the Mahindra XUV500 a good family car?

The XUV500 offer seating for up to seven occupants, however, in this configuration, only 93 litres of boot space is available. With the third row of seats folded flat, owners can expect 475 litres to become available. In terms of safety, the entry-level derivative only offers two airbags, however, the rest of the model range comes fitted with 6 units.

Is there a Hybrid Mahindra XUV500?

At the time of writing this article, the Mahindra XUV500 is only offered with a 2.2-litre, turbocharged, diesel motor capable of 103 kW and 330 Nm of torque.

What is the Mahindra XUV500 like inside? 

Although the XUV500 in the W6 guise offer cloth upholstery, customers can expect leather seats from the W8 trim level and upwards. The cabin is spacious and even in the base specification, comes quite well specified with items such as automatic air conditioning, cruise control and hill-start assist. Although in some areas such as the instrument cluster, the XUV500 is starting to show its age, the interior design is inoffensive and simplistic in style.

Style

The latest model, although introduced locally in 2018, remains a stylish option within its segment. Very sharp and angular lines have been incorporated around the vehicle with trim finishes that rival even its newer competitors. The front features daytime running lights, while in all four corners, you will find 17-inch wheels filling the sculpted fenders.

Tech features

  • Electronic sunroof with anti-pinch
  • Rear park assist
  • Touchscreen infotainment system with navigation
  • Push-button start/stop
  • Tyre pressure monitoring
  • 8-way power-adjustable driver seat
  • Rain sensing wipers
  • Automatic headlamps

Which is the cheapest XUV500?

The cheapest Mahindra XUV500 is the entry trim 2.2CRDe W6.




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