A new media report claims that the new-gen Mahindra XUV500 launch has been delayed to few months and is now expected to go on sale in April 2021. The SUV was earlier planned to be launched in the first quarter of 2021. The new XUV500 will be designed and developed on the new front-wheel-drive monocoque platform, which will also underpin the upcoming Ford C-SUV.
The report claims that the new-gen Mahindra XUV500 will have all-new cabin, which will offer more space and features. In fact, the new model will sport a flexible seating layout. The company will offer the new model with 6 and 7-seat options, which will make it a direct rival to the likes of the MG Hector Plus 6-Seater and the upcoming Tata Gravitas. The six-seater version will have captain seats for the second-row occupants, while the 7-seater model will have bench-type seats. Also See – New Mahindra XUV500 might come with Level 1 Autonomous Technology
The new-gen Mahindra XUV500 SUV will grow in size, which means it will offer more legroom, shoulder space and headroom for rear occupants. The SUV will have all-new dashboard, which is dominated by a larger touchscreen infotainment system with smartphone connectivity. The new model will also offer connected car technologies. Other features will include a panoramic sunroof, climate control, multi-functional steering wheel, cruise control, rain sensing wipers, automatic headlamps, multi-drive modes, leather seats and many more.
The new XUV500 will have all-new design, featuring more premium and aggressive looking elements. It will have all-new grille with vertical slats, new bumper, hood and headlamps. The side profile will have more pronounced creases and body lines, new panels along with newly styled alloy wheels. At the back, the new-gen Mahindra XUV500 gets new tail-lamps and updated tailgate.
The report claims that the new XUV500 will feature more than one petrol engine option. The SUV will feature the 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine that also powers the new Thar; however, this engine will offer power up to 190bhp. The other versions are likely to receive detuned version of this engine; though, power figures are yet to be released. The SUV will also receive the BS6-compliant 2.0-litre diesel engine, which is expected to produce close to 180bhp of power.
