Mahindra’s highly popular XUV500 SUV is ready to enter into its second generation early next year. The carmaker has been testing the new model aggressive for quite sometime. And we have seen multiple spy pictures of 2021 Mahindra XUV500 revealing interesting exterior and interior details.
The SUV’s new-generation model will witness significant changes inside and out along with a new set of powertrains. According to a latest media report, the new XUV500 might get the level 1 autonomous technology – Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS).
If it happens, the Mahindra XUV500 will become the first car in its segment to offer the level 1 autonomous technology. It will also be the most affordable vehicle to offer this feature. For people not in the know, the home-grown carmaker signed a contract with Mando Corp. in 2019. Under this partnership, the South Korean firm will supply camera for ADAS, radar and DCU (domain control unit) to Mahindra. Read – 2020 Mahindra Thar Vs Force Gurkha
At this year’s Auto Expo, the carmaker showcased the autonomous-supported Mahindra Marazzo. The same technology might be offered on the new-generation Mahindra XUV500. The advanced driver assistance system offers safety features such as adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, drowsiness detection, lane-keep assist and blindspot detection. On the safety front, the SUV might also get multiple airbags and ABS (anti-lock braking system) with EBD (electronic brake-force distribution) as standard features.
As mentioned above, the 2021 Mahindra XUV500 will come with the new 2.0L turbocharged mStalliion petrol and 2.2L diesel engines. While the former is likely to deliver power around 187bhp with 380Nm of torque, the latter will be good for 180bhp. Both manual and automatic gearboxes will be on offer. The new XUV500 will underpin an all-new platform and its design will be inspired by the Mahindra Funster concept that broke cover at the 2020 Auto Expo in February.
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