Why the Mahindra XUV500 is excellent value for money

Mahindra has pulled off a coup of sorts with the kind of features and pricing it is offering for its new SUV, the XUV500. The features in the top-end XUV500 are found in SUVs that cost nearly twice as much in India. Here is why the XUV500 is unmatched among SUVs on the value-for-money proposition.
The base W6 model is priced at Rs. 10.8 lakh ex-showroom Delhi, and even at that price the vehicle is loaded with features. And then there are the other two variants – the XUV500 W8 priced at Rs. 11.95 lakh and the XUV500 W8 AWD (all-wheel drive) priced at Rs. 12.88 lakh, which take the features list even further.

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So what are the features that the XUV500 offers at these price points that competing MUVs, SUVs and crossovers such as the Toyota Innova, Tata Aria, Ford Endeavour and even the Toyota Fortuner can’t match up to?

Safety features

If you look at the safety feature list on the XUV500 W8 variants, it beats the Toyota Innova, Ford Endeavour and Toyota Fortuner hands down, with its configuration of six airbags, electronic stability program (ESP), hill-hold control and hill-descent control. The Tata Aria 4×4 Pride offers some of these features at Rs. 15.84 lakh, at least Rs. 3 lakh more than the most expensive XUV500.
The base XUV500 W6 offers two airbags and ABS with all-round disc brakes. It’s most immediate rival, the Toyota Innova offers a disc-drum brake configuration on all models, while ABS and airbags are available on the Innova VX variant only which is priced at Rs. 12.51 lakh, about Rs. 1.7 lakhs more than the XUV500 W6.

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The Tata Aria offers similar features only on its Pleasure variant that’s priced at Rs. 12.61 lakh. Going further up the value chain, the Ford Endeavour 4×2 offers similar safety features at a price point of Rs. 17.04 lakh, while the Toyota Fortuner offers this at Rs. 20.14 lakh. The Tata Aria is the only other vehicle among these four that offers all-round disc brakes.

Driving aids and convenience features

The XUV500 offers a long list of convenience and comfort features. The base variant has quite a bit to offer as well, such as an integrated CD system with USB and Bluetooth connectivity and steering audio controls, cruise control and voice command for stereo. The Tata Aria Pride is the only other vehicle to offer cruise control, while the Innova, Endeavour and Fortuner don’t. Parking sensors aren’t present on the Endeavour, while the Fortuner, Innova VX and Aria (all variants) offer them.
LED parking lamps and static bending lights (that are activated to see around corners) are not offered on any of the other vehicles, while projector headlamps are offered on the Aria and Fortuner as well.

Gizmos and gadgets

When it comes to other gadgetry, the XUV500 again beats all its competitors comfortably. Features such as tyretronics (which monitors tyre pressure in all wheels) are not present in any of the other vehicles (other than its stablemate Scorpio).
Chiller box is another unique feature to keep your drinks cold (the Aria has a chilled glove box). GPS navigation and touchscreen infotainment system are present on the W8 variants, while the W6 has a touchscreen audio system.
Rain-sensing wipers, light-sensing automatic headlamps, follow-me home headlamps are some of the other features unique to the XUV500 at this price point, while only the Tata Aria Prestige and Pride variants offer these features. The Fortuner lacks these features, while the Ford Endeavour 4×4 variant priced at Rs. 19.7 lakh (about Rs. 7 lakh more) offers a navigation and DVD system.
And then there are other features offered at a lower price point compared to the competition such as leather seats and alloy wheels.

Performance

On the power and performance specs as well it holds its own against the other four vehicles. The XUV500 has a 2.2 litre diesel engine that puts out 140 bhp of power and 330 Nm of torque. The Tata Aria has similar specifications.
The Toyota Innova is sadly underpowered at just 102 bhp from its 2.4 litre engine compared to the XUV500, while the Endeavour and Fortuner, of course, deliver better power from bigger engines. The Endeavour’s 3-litre engine puts out 156 bhp, and the Toyota Fortuner puts out 169 bhp.
However, among all these vehicles, only the XUV500 has a six-speed manual transmission which helps in better mileage of 15.1 kmpl because of a taller overdrive gear. The rest are all five-speed manuals. The only other SUV in the vicinity with a six-speed box and better mileage figures (17.36 kmpl) is the Skoda Yeti priced at Rs. 15.5 lakh.

In summary

All in all, this makes the XUV500 a great value for money crossover vehicle, with its aggressive looks, long feature list and good power specifications. We expect Mahindra dealers to remain rather busy in the next few months.

XUV500 vs Aria vs Endeavour vs Fortuner comparison

SUV	Mahindra XUV500 W8 AWD	Tata Aria Pride 4x4	Ford Endeavour 4x4 AT	Toyota Fortuner
Price (ex-Delhi)	Rs. 12.88 lakh	Rs. 15.84 lakh	Rs. 19.78 lakh	Rs. 20.14 lakh
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel
Claimed Mileage	15.1 kmpl	13 kmpl	11 kmpl	13 kmpl
Fuel capacity (Litres)	70 litres	60 litres	71 litres	80 litres
Length (mm)	4585 mm	4780 mm	5060 mm	4695 mm
Width (mm)	1890 mm	1895 mm	1788 mm	1840 mm
Height (mm)	1785 mm	1789 mm	1826 mm	1850 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2700 mm	2850 mm	2860 mm	2750 mm
Ground clearance (mm)	190 mm	185 mm	210 mm	221 mm
Seating capacity	7-seater	7-seater	7-seater	7-seater
Engine CC	2179 cc	2179 cc	2953 cc	2982 cc
No. of cylinders	4-cylinder, common-rail diesel	4-cylinder, common-rail diesel	4-cylinder, common-rail diesel	4-cylinder, common-rail diesel
Power (BHP @ rpm)	140 bhp @ 3750 rpm	138 bhp @ 4000 rpm	155 bhp @ 3200 rpm	169 bhp @ 3600 rpm
Torque (Nm @ rpm)	330 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm	320 Nm @ 1750-2700 rpm	380 Nm @ 2500 rpm	343 Nm @ 1400-3400 rpm
Gear box	6-speed manual	5-speed manual	5-speed automatic	5-speed manual
Drive type	Four-wheel drive (on-demand)	Four-wheel drive (on demand)	Four-wheel drive (part-time)	Four-wheel drive (full-time)
Tyre size	235/65 R17 (alloys)	235/65 R17 (alloys)	245/70 R16 (alloys)	265/65 R17 (alloys)
Kerb weight (in Kgs)	1950 Kg	2220 Kg	2014 Kg	1955 Kg
ABS with EBD	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Brakes	Front disc/rear disc	Front disc/rear disc	Front disc/rear drum	Front disc/rear drum
Fog lamps Front	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Fog lamps Rear	Yes	Yes	No	No
Door Mirrors	Electric folding and adjust	Electric folding and adjust	Electric folding and adjust	Electric adjust
Air bags	Six	Six	Four	Two
Air conditioning	Climate control	Climate control	Manual HVAC	Climate control
Power windows	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power steering	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tilt Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Telescopic Steering	Yes	No	No	Yes
AC Rear Vents	Yes (all-3 rows with blower control)	Yes (all-3 rows with blower control)	Yes (all-3 rows with blower control)	Yes (all-3 rows with blower control)
Height adjust seats	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Central locking	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Multi-info display	Yes	Yes	No	No
Tachometer	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
iPod docks (USB)	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Music system	AM/FM/DVD/USB/Aux/ color touch	AM/FM/CD/USB/Aux-in	AM/FM/DVD/USB/Aux-in/Touch	AM/FM/CD changer/Aux
Bluetooth phone	Yes	Yes	No	No
GPS Navigation	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Steering audio controls	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Keyless entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Parking sensors	Yes	Yes	No	No
Cruise control	Yes	Yes	No	No
ESP	Yes	Yes	No	No
Static bending lights	Yes	No	No	No
Follow-me home lights	Yes	Yes	No	No
Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leather	Leather

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Mahindra XUV 500 Updates

30th-Sept-2011: Tagged to be elegant, stylish, relentless and global SUV, Mahindra XUV 500 was launched by Indian carmaker Mahindra today. Labeled to have the power, agility and maneuverability of a Cheetah, XUV 500 is the eighth car by Mahindra in India and is the outcome of exhaustive research and development of over four years. The new Mahindra SUV is produced at the Chakan plant and incorporates global SUV features. Mahindra has tagged it reasonably and Mahindra XUV 500 price in India starts at Rs 10.80 lakh ex-showroom Delhi and goes up to Rs 12.88 lakh for Mahindra XUV 500 W8 four wheel drive model. The Mahindra XUV 500 two wheel drive model is priced at Rs 11.95 lakh ex-showroom Delhi.

Mahindra XUV 500 Description :

Indian carmaker Mahindra seems to have decided to put the country on global scenario with its global design based new SUV - Mahindra XUV 500. With this car in, Mahindra’s SUV offering touches the famous five figure.

The US $12.5 billion Mahindra Group has a fleet of SUVs in India and it has given some of the sturdiest and performance driven cars in India. Prominent among it was iconic Mahindra Jeep that had ruled Indian rural roads for decades. Later, Mahindra SUVs became more comfortable and powerful as well.

The recent addition, Mahindra XUV 500 is an all-new avatar by Mahindra and it takes global design signaling across the globe presence expectation.
The XUV 500 by Mahindra is a global standard SUV that is going to embark the company on a world-wide platform. Originally codenamed Mahindra W201, the XUV 500 received its name recently before its launch on September 29. 

Pronounced as Mahindra XUV 500 with the last to ‘00’ pronounced as alphabet ‘OO’, it symbolizes activeness and the agility besides the quickness it has as an SUV. Mahindra has arrived at the design of this SUV after an intensive research and survey that is said to have been conducted in various western markets besides India. Apart from this, the SUV also has been tested to be perfect on many destinations including Europe, Australia and South Africa. After launch in India, the Mahindra XUV 500 will be marketed in South Africa.   

Besides the design, Mahindra XUV 500 features a unique exterior styling, an array of technologies that is nowhere visible in the SUVs already in place by Mahindra. In addition, the global design brings with it the global standards as well in this SUV. Mahindra’s Research Valley engineers have burnt their midnight oil to make this happen and it is with the help of their efforts that XUV 500 is able to be developed on global standards.        

The aerodynamic monocoque design based SUV Mahindra XUV 500 is entirely different from the traditionally designed cars. Contrary to the conventional design in which the car is made of a frame and then it is covered with lightweight metal sheets, the XUV 500 body is a single piece body in which the body and chassis are one piece. The monocoque design of the XUV 500 is also known as single shell design.

It also has the first-ever transversely placed engine that has increased the passenger space inside and has also improved safety in case of an impact besides a larger crumple zone. Thus Mahindra XUV is much safer and crash resistant than any of the other Mahindra SUV offering. Land Rover LR2 Freelander and Volvo cars employ transversely placed engine in their cars. Such first in the class features make this SUV at par with global standards. Incorporating such features has made XUV 500 to compete with global SUVs in terms of global norms, safety regulations and emission standards. In India, XUV 500 will create its own unique space and is place above Mahindra Scorpio and the big SUV daddies in India.

Mahindra XUV 500 has 2179cc mHawk engine of Mahindra Scorpio inside that helps this SUV challenge any terrain globally. The Common Rail Diesel engine produces 140bhp which is enough to cruise the XUV 500 on road or off-road. Most noteworthy is the torque which is 330Nm that lets the new SUV to move around easily even in snail-paced city traffic. There is a six-speed manual gearbox in XUV 500 with a torque on demand mechanism. There are two variants as far as transmission is concerned – XUV 500 two-wheel drive model and XUV 500 four-wheel drive model. Micro-hybrid technology for better fuel efficiency is also in place in this new SUV.

Mahindra XUV 500 Models

Mahindra XUV 500 W6 2WD	It is powered by a 2179cc mHawk 140 bhp engine that has enhanced power with the 5th generation variable geometry turbocharger. There is a 6-inch monochrome infotainment display, micro hybrid system, Intellipark, rain sensing wipers, headlamps, immobilizer, dual airbags, ABS, EBD, tilt steering, cruise, audio controls on steering besides an loads of features.  This is a 2WD variant.
Mahindra XUV 500 W8 2WD	It is also powered by the same engine but is an improved trim and is a Two-wheel drive car. Apart from the features of the XUV 500 W6, this model has 6-inch color touch screen infotainment display, GPS Navigation, DVD Player, Tyre Tronics, side and curtain airbags, Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with rollover mitigation, Hill Hold and Hill Descent control, Alloy Wheels, tilt and telescopic steering, leather upholstery besides other features. It is also a 2WD model.
Mahindra XUV 500 W8 4WD	This is the All-wheel drive version of Mahindra XUV 500 W8.

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Mahindra XUV 500 Mileage, Average and Fuel Economy

Despite being loaded with 140bhp power, XUV 500 is still frugal. Mahindra XUV 500 Mileage is 12kmpl in the city and 14 kmpl on the highways. ARAI certified mileage on the highway is 15.1 kmpl. Fuel tank capacity of this new Mahindra SUV is 70 litres.

Power of Mahindra XUV 500

A 2179cc mHawk diesel engine that currently powers Mahindra Scorpio powers the Mahindra XUV 500 as well. The CRDi engine is capable of producing 140 bhp of maximum power and a maximum torque of 330 Nm. The 2.2L engine is able to produce 140 Bhp (103kW) at just 3750 rpm and it produces the torque of 330 Nm at as low as 1600-2800 rpm. This low rpm makes Mahindra XUV 500 challenge any off-road and the city traffic as well. It has a 6-speed manual transmission and there is no automatic transmission option available on the XUV 500.

Mahindra XUV 500 Colors

Satin Whitle	Volcano Black	Amazon Green	Moondust Silver	Tuscan Red	Opulent Purple	Dolphin Grey
These colors are available with all variants of Mahindra XUV 500

Mahindra XUV 500 Acceleration & Pick-Up

With a 140bhp engine, XUV 500 has a top speed of 185kmph. It sprints from 0 to 100kmph in just 17 second which is an impressive acceleration for an SUV of this size and weight. The six speed manual gearbox in the SUV coupled with the 4WD or All-wheel drive (AWD) enables the XUV 500 to take on any terrain with ease.

Mahindra XUV 500 Exteriors

Exterior Appearance

The new Mahindra SUV takes on the garb of a Cheetah. With jaw-shaped front grille, paw shaped door handles, bodylines of a pouncing Cheetah and bold lines, all make it a look alike of a Cheetah in motion.

The new SUV by Mahindra is based on monocoque construction which is a single frame unlike the traditional design versions of Mahindra SUVs in India. This ensures better handling and also makes the car safe and secure. The front face of the mighty looking SUV has a characteristic jaw-shaped honeycomb grille similar to a Cheetah’s face cuts. The honeycomb grille also finds its presence on the broad front bumper. The headlamps are two barrel shaped with side indicators in the same headlamp assembly. There are also daytime running lights placed horizontally just below the two barrels of the headlamp in the same assembly. There are two fog lamps on the front, one each on either side. Overall, the front has a shape of a pouncing Cheetah.

Moving on to the sides is much more rewarding than the front. The bold line that starts from just above the front side fender continues to the rear lamps. There is also much prominent and bold splash-guard on the front and the rear wheel that makes it look macho than other SUVs in India. The doors also have ‘paw’ shaped handles which are first in class and gives Mahindra XUV 500 a thematic look. The side outside rear view mirror also houses the side indicator and small parking light. The sides appear more like a fully built SUV with a high stance. Mahindra has however dealt beautifully with the side appearance and it does not look boxy from the sides. The roof rails have also be streamlined with the roofline.

The rear appearance of XUV 500 is in consonance with the overall Cheetah image and has been carved out well. In all, it has 50-50 ratio of the boot and the rear windscreen. The tail lamps have a unique three vertical compartments separated by molded reflectors. The tail lamp sweeps forward to the side and merges with the bold line that has come from front fender. The rear also has a rear wiper and high mounted stop lamp. There are also two stop warning indicators on both the sides. The spare wheel has been very intelligently hidden just below the boot. The Intellipark sensors are bumper colored and distinctly visible. The characteristic feature of Mahindra XUV 500’s rear is the presence of twin exhausts.

Mahindra XUV 500 Exterior Measurements

The car has a look of a fully grown SUV and so the exterior measurements confirm. XUV 500 has an overall length of 4585mm, a width of 1890mm and it has an overall height measuring 1785mm. It has a wheelbase of 2700mm and it has an impressive turning radius of 5.6m. The gross weight of the SUV is 2450kg.

Mahindra XUV 500 Interior Appearance & Comfort

Interior Appearance

Step inside the new XUV 500 and you will realize that there is something extraordinary in place inside it. On the inside there is a comfortable seating for seven people, two at the front, and three on the middle row and two at the rear. The passenger side bench type seat in the middle row is foldable. The two seats in the last row are also foldable and the space works as a boot with it in a folded state. 

The dash that houses a long central console is the one that grabs the attention of the person entering the SUV. On the central console, there is a 6-inch touchscreen monochrome/color display on the top besides audio controls and the AC controls below it. 

There are four AC vents on the front dash, two on the sides of the central console and one on either side. The steering wheel of the Mahindra XUV 500 is a mix of sporty looks and functionality. Its one half is a steering wheel and the other half is a remote control to the audio so that numbers keep shuffling while the SUV growls on-road and off-road. It also has cruise control buttons on it. Placed just behind the steering wheel is the sporty twin-pod shaped instrument cluster that combines, looks and functionality.

The interior is clad in beautiful two-tone shade with fabric/leather upholstery. Besides, the cabin is lighted to set the mood. There are also background lights that highlight the door handles. The internal rear view mirror has manual night view feature. Just above the internal rear view mirror there is sunglass holder box along with another small box for keeping some essentials. The dash also has a spacious glove box that can even accommodate a small laptop in it. The interior plastic quality is good and it is at par with the global standard that the Mahindra XUV 500 vouches.

Interior Comfort

Contrary to the image of an SUV, XUV 500 has unbeatably comfortable interiors. The material used inside has a comfort feel apart from a lot of functionalities that are there in this SUV. Overall, Mahindra XUV 500 takes care of even little comfort features viz. an umbrella holder that is no where seen in any of the SUVs and that is why the SUV has lots of features that make this car stand apart from others.

Interior comfort starts with the agile nature of the XUV 500 that is further complemented by the mHawk engine that gives a low NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness). Besides the new SUV has a seating for 7 people but the last row acts as a boot in a folded state. The front seats are ergonomically designed and have lumbar support. The driver seat is 8-way adjustable including height adjustment feature. The front seats have height adjustable seat belts in the front row.

There is a cool box between the front seats. There are also two cup holders between the gear knob and the cool box. The door handles have background lights and are highlighted so that these are accessible even in dark. Besides, the room lamp has the same shade lighting. Mahindra XUV 500 also has a sunglass holder just above the internal review mirror besides a conversation mirror just above it so that the driver can talk to the rear passengers without turning his head. The glove box in the dash is also spacious and even a laptop can be stored in it.

The central console is the key area where the comfort enhancements are controlled. It is well within the comfortable reach of the driver and houses a 6-inch color display with voice activated module that displays information regarding the navigation, music being played and some other information. There is also a music system on the central control with DVD player. The music system can be connected to an iPOD with the help of a USB port besides the Bluetooth connectivity for phone. The console also has AC controls. The air conditioner has fully automatic temperature control with dual HVAC. The central console also has a glove box on its top.

The leather clad, ergonomically designed tilt and telescopic adjustable steering has various controls on it including Cruise, audio, phone & voice command switches. In order to quickly open the driver side window screen, there is a driver side express down button. The tail gate is remote operated and locking and unlocking the SUV 500 is far easier with the flip key with remote central locking. The ORVMs are electrically foldable and adjustable. Mahindra XUV 500 takes care of all the three rows well with reading lamps for the all the three rows along with mobile charging points.

In order to avoid sunrays disrupting the vision through the front windscreen there is a tinted solar reflecting glass used in it. The rear windscreen has a wash and wipe feature besides a rear demister for better visibility. If it is SUV it is bound to access bad weather as well and for it, Mahindra XUV 500 has rain sensing wipers.

There are also array of lamps including Puddle lamps, Entry assist lamp, Door ajar lamps, Camping lamps on the XUV 500. There is also an umbrella holder in Mahindra XUV 500.

Interior Measurements

Being a big SUV, the XUV 500 interior space is also decent. There is very good headroom, legroom and shoulder room at the front and the middle row. However, the last row is a little cramped and only two people can fit in.

Engine Capacity & Performance of Mahindra XUV 500

Mahindra XUV 500 engine is a 2179cc mHawk type. It has the maximum power out of 140bhp at 3750 rpm besides a maximum torque capacity of 330Nm at 1600-2800rpm. The engine is based on a direct injection technology with Variable Geometry Turbocharger that makes it more powerful than the mHawk engine in Mahindra Scorpio. The XUV 500 has a six speed manual gearbox making it suitable for Indian conditions; an automatic version may come up on the international edition. The gearbox has been developed in house by Mahindra.

The engine has Micro Hybrid technology in place making it more fuel efficient than other Mahindra SUVs in India. The engine performs well on road and off the road equally and with the All-Wheel drive option, the XUV 500 is capable of challenging any terrain. A two-wheel drive model is also available on Mahindra XUV 500.

Wheels of Mahindra XUV 500

Mahindra XUV 500 runs on all alloy wheels. The five-spoke 17 inch alloy wheels have a tyre size of P235/65 R17 which are radial and tubeless. There is a spare wheel that has been hidden just below the boot. Mahindra XUV 500 also has Tyre Tronics system that monitors the tyre pressure and warns if there is a significant decrease in tyre pressure thus ensuring perfect air in the tyres and greater mileage and safety.

Braking & Handling of Mahindra XUV 500

With a mammoth power underneath, styling and a torque rich engine, one will surely stretch it to its top-speed and knowing this, Mahindra has fitted a robust braking mechanism in the XUV 500. Both the front and rear brakes are disk & caliper type.

The suspension system is designed on the basis of a monocoque design and all the four wheels have independent suspension to give the occupants an untiring comfort and so that even the larger potholes on Indian roads do not worry XUV 500. The front has a McPherson type with anti-roll bar and the rear suspension is a Multilink type with anti-roll bar.

Handling the Mahindra XUV 500 is far easier that any of Mahindra’s SUVs. It has a turning radius of only 5.6m and with a high torque at low rpm engine, it works well in the city and with 140bhp power it runs well on the highways as well. The powerful engine also enables the 2450 Kg SUV to move around in an agile manner. In addition to an effective both disc braking system, the XUV 500 also has Anti-lock Braking system that ensures that the car brakes do not lock even in times of panic braking. There is also an Electronic Stability Program that keeps Mahindra XUV 500 on track even on curvy turns. Furthermore, XUV 500 also has Hill Hold and Hill Descent control making it suitable even for hilly areas. With the ESP in it, climbing or descending from a hill is no uphill task for XUV 500.

Mahindra XUV 500 Handling & Safety

Mahindra SUVs in India have brown much bigger, smarter, economic and safer in the yesteryears. With constant technological updations and introduction of new technologies in its cars, Mahindra has made its SUV to perform well and to keep its passengers safe. 

There are a lot of safety features on Mahindra XUV 500 that makes it almost invincible. The foremost is the monocoque design that has not only made the cabin more spacious but safe as well. Besides, there are dual airbags both for the driver and the front passenger. I addition to it there are also side & curtain airbags along with side impact beams to keep the occupants safe from side impacts. There is robust crumple zone to protect the car and the passengers from a crash. Tubeless tyres ensure that the SUV can handle any terrain. Furthermore, all disc brakes with ABS, EBD ensure efficient braking of the SUV.

For the XUV 500 big size is not a minus at times of parking thanks to the Intellipark system installed in it that helps park the vehicle with ease even in cramped parking lots. Furthermore, in order to ensure full visibility through the windscreen, the XUV 500 has smart wipers that wipe clean the windscreen whenever there is water on the screen or if there is rain. The headlamps too on Mahindra XUV 500 are intelligent and these turn on whenever it is dark or of the car enters a tunnel or a dark space.

In order to keep the SUV safe from unwanted visitors or thieves, XUV 500 has digital immobilizer that ensures that it starts only with a genuine key. So, contrary to sleepless nights of Mahindra Bolero users, XUV 500 owners can have sound sleep as it protects itself from thieves.

Mahindra XUV 500 steering has stereo (on the left) and cruise controls (on the right) mounted on it. There is also a Cruise on/off button the steering.

Mahindra XUV 500 Stereo & Accessories

The new Mahindra car keeps its passengers happy, safe and entertained well with its power, safety features and the advanced audio system. Besides the XUV 500 has a 6-inch monochrome DIS infotainment system (color touchscreen on the XUV 500 W8 4WD) that keeps all the information regarding the car, music and other stats. It is voice command activated.

The XUV 500 comes with CD/MP3 player on the base variant and there is a DVD Player on the W8 and W8 4WD. An iPod can also be connected to the music system. Volume control of the music system is also there on the steering. The car comes with integrated four speakers, one on each door apart from two tweeters on the dashboard.

Overview of Hyundai Eon

Hyundai India is going to unveil all new small car on 14th october, bookings are open. The information about the all-new small car is almost out, it is based on all-new platform and nothing to do with the Hyundai Santro and i10. This car has been in talks from last year and it was codenamed as Hyundai HA H800. It will be sold as Eon in Indian market and will also be launched in other countries across the Globe. Though no official annoucement has been made about the price range of Hyundai Eon Small Car but it is expected that the base model (D-Lite) will be priced around Rs. 2,50,000 and top-of-the-line model (Sportz) will be priced around Rs. 3,80,000.
The official website of Hyundai Eon is up and the company has started a contest in which you have to upload a picture of what you think is currently making headlines in India, gather likes and get achance to win Galaxy tab and iPods . You can also register yourself by providing your name, e-mail address, mobile number and city name to get latest updates about Hyundai Eon. The company will also inform you when Eon will be launched on 14th October and it will be on-display at the Hyundai dealerships.
Hyundai India has been able to price Eon so competitively because it has been developed in-house, will be manufactured in India and will be exported to other countries like India is the manufacturing hub for i10, Santro and i20. The all new hyundai small car will be positioned below Santro and will compete with the likes of base model of Chevrolet Spark and top model of Maruti Alto. Eon will sport a 814cc 3 cylinder petrol engine which is expected to generate maximum power of around 55 Bhp and maximum torque of 76.5 Nm. The fully loaded variant of Eon (Sportz) is expected to feature power steering, front power windows, air conditioner, driver side airbag, body coloured bumpers, music system with 4 speakers, USB port, aux-in and remote levers for fuel lid plus tail gate.
Fast Facts about Hyundai Eon
- Will be launched on 14th October, Bookings are open
- Will sport Epsilon 814cc 3 cylinder petrol engine
- Will be based on the all-new platform and features Hyundai's 'Fluidic' design philosophy
- Maximum power of around 55 Bhp, maximum torque of around 76.5 Nm
- ARAI certified mileage of Hyundai Eon is 21.1 kmpl
- Expected to be priced around Rs. 2.5 lakhs (base model - D-Lite)
- Top model (Sportz) is expected to be priced around Rs. 3.8 lakhs
- Main rival cars will be Chevrolet Spark and Maruti Alto
- Expected to be available in six variants - D-Lite, D-Lite (O), Era, Magna, Magna (O) and Sportz
- Expected to be available in five shades: White, Black, Red, Silver and Grey
- Top variants (Sportz) expected to feature power steering, power windows, air conditioner, central locking, one airbag and music system.
Design and Styling of Hyundai Eon
- Fluidic design philosophy like new Hyundai Verna
- Chrome finish front grille
- Crystal clear front fog lamps
- Tall clear lens tail lamps looks very unique and modern
- Body-colored bumpers and door handles
- Stylish wheel covers, gives look of alloy wheels
Hyundai Eon will follow Hyundai's latest fluidic design philosophy and it is expected that it will be the best looking hatchback in its class. The top-variant (Sportz) of Hyundai Eon is expected to feature designer wheel covers and front fog lamps. Hyundai Eon features huge peel-back head lights and crystal clear front fog lamps, the top model (Sportz) of Eon will also feature chrome finish front grille, which gives the car upmarket look. It features huge vertical tail-lamps which further enhaces the look of the car. Hyundai Eon looks best when viewed from side angle, it has many curves and flowing lines which looks very unique and different in comparison to other bland looking hatchbacks in this class like Chevrolet Spark, Maruti Alto and Tata Nano. The base variant (D-Lite) will feature black (non-color coded) outside rear-view mirrors, black coloured bumpers, driver side manually adjustable rear-view mirror and black coloured door handles.
Interiors and Comfort Features of Hyundai Eon
- Power steering and front power windows
- Manual air-conditioner system
- Factory fitted music system with USB port and AUX in
- Remote central locking
- Dual-tone shades for central console
The latest fluidic design theme has also been continued inside and the interiors are expected to be feature rich and spacious. The interiors will be in dual-shade and there will be many cubby holes and space for knick-knacks. The top variant of Eon (Sportz) is expected to feature AC, power steering, power windows, remote central locking and factory fitted music system with AUX-in, USB port and four speakers fitted in the doors. Eon will also feature front seats with integrated head-rests to reduce costs. Hyundai Eon will be more spacious and stylish in comparison to the Maruti Alto and Chevrolet Spark. The instrument cluster will feature a large speedometer in centre, flaked by tachometer on left side and fuel gauge on right side. The glove box of Hyundai Eon is expected to be very spacious and the space above it is very useful for keeping mobile phone, newspaper and other small things.
Engine of Hyundai Eon
- Epsilon 814cc 3 cylinder petrol engine
- Expected maximum power of around 55 Bhp
- Expected maximum torque of around 76.5 Nm
- ARAI certified mileage of Hyundai Eon is 21.1 kmpl
Eon will be powered by a 814cc 3 cylinder petrol engine which is expected to generate maximum power of 55 bhp at 5500 rpm with maximum torque of around 76.5 nm at 4000 rpm. Hyundai Eon will be a very fuel efficient car with ARAI certified mileage of 21.1 kmpl, which is again best-in-its-class. With the prices of petrol increasing day-by-day, Hyundai Eon is a very fuel-efficient small car to own and it is expected that the maintainance charges will also be very less in comparison to other Hyundai hatchbacks.
Expected Variants of Hyundai Eon
- Hyundai Eon D-Lite
- Hyundai Eon D-Lite (O)
- Hyundai Eon Era
- Hyundai Eon Magna
- Hyundai Eon Magna (O)
- Hyundai Eon Sportz
It is expected that Hyundai Eon will be available in six variants: D-Lite, D-Lite (O), Era, Magna, Magna (O) and Sportz. The base variant (D-Lite) will be basic with black coloured outside rear-view mirrors, black coloured door handles, black bumpers, no power steering, no power windows, no air-conditioner and no central locking. The top variant (Sportz) will get all these features plus factory fitted music system (with USB port and AUX-in), driver side airbag, both-side ourside rear-view mirrors, 3 spoke aluminum finish steering wheel, metal finish inside door handle, front fog lamps and body coloured door handles and OSRVM
Expected Price of Hyundai Eon
- Hyundai Eon D-Lite - Rs. 2,50,000
- Hyundai Eon D-Lite (O) - Rs. 2,80,000
- Hyundai Eon Era - Rs. 3,00,000
- Hyundai Eon Magna - Rs. 3,20,000
- Hyundai Eon Magna (O) - Rs. 3,50,000
- Hyundai Eon Sportz - Rs. 3,80,000
It is expected that base variant of Hyundai Eon will be priced around 2.5 lakh and top variant will be priced around 3.8 lakh. If Hyundai India meets this price target then it is for sure that it will be a very successful small car and will be on the top of sales charts beating the best selling cars in this class - Alto, Spark and Nano. Even the top model (Sportz) will sell in decent numbers because at Rs. 3.8 lakhs it is a steal provided it comes with all the expected comfort and safety features.
Expected Shades of Hyundai Eon
- Brilliant White
- Midnight Black
- Striking Silver
- Dark Grey
- Vibrant Red
It is expected that Hyundai Eon will be available in five shades: Brilliant White, Midnight Black, Striking Silver, Dark Grey and Vibrant Red.
Expected Safety Features of Hyundai Eon
- Drivers-side airbag
Hyundai Eon will also be the most safe car in its class, the top model is expected to feature driver-side airbag. It was expected that Sportz variant will also feature ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) but it seems that Hyundai wants to keep this safety feature for elder siblings of Eon.
Variant-wise Features of Hyundai Eon
D-Lite Variant
- Immobilizer, Full size spare wheel, Single horn, Child safety rear door lock
- Inside rear view mirror-standard, Front and rear ELR seat belts, Rear centre static seat belt
- Hub cap, Driver side OSRVM (manually adjustable), Clear head, tail and side repeater lamps
- Integrated HMSL, Chrome rear emblems, Radiator grille (2 tone-black plus chrome)
- 2 tone beige and brown key colour, PVC gear knob and parking brake trim
- 2 spoke PU steering wheel, Tailgate finishing-plastic type, Door trims-”H” board type
- Quadrant cover for passenger ORVM, Assist grip-front (1), rear-2, B and C pillar trims
- Sunvisor- LH and RH, Semi cloth upholstery, Room lamp-front-glow type
- Windshield moulding, Speaker grille-front doors, Fuel lid and tailgate opening-remote cable type
- Front and rear fixed head rest, Heater with 4 speed blower, 2 speed front wiper and washer
- Clear all round glasses, Power outlet in front console, Cup holder in front console
- Floor console-STD with storage tray, Single folding bench rear seat
- Rear door armrest (half), Rear seat belt knuckle holder, Gear shift indicator
- Cluster assembly signals (speedometer, dual tripmeter, digital odometer, fuel, water pump, oil pressure, parking brake, battery charge, high beam, engine check lamp, immobilizer)
Eon D-Lite (O) Variant (in addition to the features of D-Lite)
- Manual AC
Eon Era Variant (in addition to the features of D-Lite (O))
- Body colour bumper, Body colour plus chrome radiator grille
- Metal finish centre fascia, Motor driven power steering
- All round tinted glasses, Front tinted windshield with shade, EPS indicator
Eon Magna Variant (in addition to the features of Eon Era)
- Full wheel cover, Steel wheel with black finish, Tilt steering
- Central locking (driver side), Passenger side OSRVM
- Moulded door trims, Front door map pockets (driver and co driver)
- Speaker grill-RR boot, Internally adjustable OSRVMS
- Front power windows, Micro roof antenna, Front door full size armrest
Eon Magna (O) Variant (in addition to the features of Magna)
- Audio (CD/MP3/FM/AM), USB and aux-in, 2 speakers only (front doors)
- Rear parcel tray
Eon Sportz Variant (in addition to the features of Magna (O))
- Driver airbag, Keyless entry, Front fog lamp-clear lens
- Body coloured door handles and OSRVM, 3 spoke aluminum finish steering wheel
- Metal finish inside door handle, Airbag warning signal on console