2016 Mahindra XUV 500 | Expert Review

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Exteriors:
After four successful years of existence, Mahindra XUV500 has got its first major upgrade. Now it now comes with a new set of ‘S’ shaped projector headlamps with daytime running lights, a new bumper with wider air dam, new alloy wheels and a new grille with chrome highlights, just like the new Mahindra Scorpio. Also, it has a new chrome-lined, L-shaped fog lamps, which are positioned higher than before. The side profile remains identical, there is only minor tweaks like redesigned door handles, chrome strip running around window glasses. At the rear, it is decorated with chrome strip along with company’s badge above the number plate.

Interiors :
When it comes to interiors, the new Mahindra XUV500 has a premium looking black and beige dashboard. The seats are comfortable and provide optimum back and thigh support. Also, there is a generous amount of headroom and legroom for mid-row passengers. There is central armrest in the second row. Mahindra XUV500 comes with a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system that provide Sat-Nav and entertainment on the go. The tachometer and speedometer console now got the Icy Blue illumination that are intended to provide useful info like tyre pressure, cruise control indications and other information. The plastics materials used in the car is better than the previous one. The top end variant W10 is blessed with sunroof and engine start-stop button. You can also control music and AC from your phone using Mahindra blue sync app. The rear AC vents are placed on the B-pillar for rear passengers. The driver seat is electrically adjustable. Coming to the safety party, it comes with an 6 airbags, ABS, EBD and Hill Hold control.

Engine and Performance :
Mechanically, new XUV500 has the same 2.2-litre MHawk engine that produces 140bhp with a torque of 330 Nm. Mahindra now claims that the New XUV500 delivers an ARAI certified mileage of 16 kmpl. The dynamics have been altered as well like steering, dampers, spring and the anti-roll bars for better handling and for better feel. The electronic stability program has been updated as well. The XUV has a disc brakes all round and they do a good job while bringing a giant to halt. The AWD lock will ensure the power will transferred to the wheel which helps out from rather a sticky situation.

Verdict:
The New age Mahindra XUV500 has a better looks, improved driving performance with better fuel efficiency and all its variants come with a lot of features at a marginal price.