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Mahindra XUV400 Pro Review

Since the Mahindra XUV400 has already been reviewed by Team-BHP, this report will only focus on changes made to the Pro variant. To read the full official review, click here.

Introduction

The Mahindra XUV400 has been on sale in India since January last year. However, despite being a "fun to drive" car, it has been selling in modest numbers. It has not been able to achieve the sales success that the Tata Nexon EV has managed. This limited success could be down to the fact that the XUV400 was not very well equipped. Many features that one would expect to see in a car like this were missing. Additionally, the interior was boring and felt outdated.

In an attempt to bring the EV up to date and make it more appealing to buyers, Mahindra has introduced the Pro range of the XUV400. The Pro range gets additional features and a reworked interior which gives it a modern look and feel. There is also a new "Nebula Blue" colour available.

Powering the car is the same Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor that develops 148 BHP and 310 Nm as before. It also retains the same 39.4 kWh Li-ion battery pack. A 34.5 kWh battery pack is available as an option. You also get an "L" (Lively) mode that allows for one-pedal driving.

The XUV400 comes with a standard warranty of 3 years / unlimited km with a warranty of 8 years or 160,000 km (whichever is earlier) for the battery & motor.

Mahindra XUV400 Pro Price & Brochure

Bookings for the Mahindra XUV400 Pro opened in January 2024, while deliveries started earlier this month. The car is available in 3 variants - EC Pro 34.5 kWh / 3.3 kW AC Charger priced at Rs. 15.49 lakh, EL Pro 34.5 kWh / 7.2 kW AC Charger priced at Rs. 16.74 lakh and EL Pro 39.4 kWh / 7.2 kW AC Charger priced at Rs. 17.49 lakh.

You can download the Mahindra XUV400 Pro brochure here - Mahindra XUV400 Pro Brochure.pdf

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Mahindra XUV400 Pro Exterior Review

There are just a handful of changes to the exterior. At the front, we see the addition of fog lamps:


Just like the headlamps, the fog lamps are halogen units. It must be noted that the Nexon.EV comes with LEDs:


Sharkfin antenna replaces the old-school stubby unit:


At the rear, "EV" and "XUV400" finished in copper sit on the LHS and RHS respectively. There is no badge depicting the variant or battery pack anywhere on the car:


One can get access to Mahindra's charging partner network through Open Charge Point Interface (OPCI):


Blue light glows when charging is in progress:

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Mahindra XUV400 Pro Interior Review

Unlike the exterior, the interior gets major updates. The dashboard is a black and light-grey dual-tone unit with copper and glossy black inserts, a new instrument cluster and a tablet-like touchscreen head-unit:


Leather-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel is identical in design to the Scorpio-N and XUV700. The difference is the detailing. The twin peak logo is finished in copper and the silver inserts have been replaced by glossy black ones:


The usual set of steering-mounted controls. Music and telephony controls are on the left spoke, while...


...cruise control and MID controls are on the right:


Copper-coloured stitching for the leather:


Fully digital 10.25-inch instrument cluster with a speedometer on the left, power meter on the right and MID in the middle is easy to read. Drive mode is displayed at the bottom of the speedometer, while the odometer is displayed at the bottom of the power meter:


Colour of the display changes according to the drive mode selected:


Selected gear is displayed inside the power meter:


MID is basic. You can toggle between 2 trip meters, clock and navigation:


Navigation can be displayed on the entire instrument cluster as well:


Other information includes tyre direction indicator, TPMS (new addition), service alert and door open indicator:


Green indicator appears while the car is charging:


On turning off the car, a drive summary appears:


Start/stop button gets a copper border:


Side A/C vents have been carried over:


Traction control (along with ESP) has been provided in the XUV400 Pro. Switch to turn it off is located on the RHS:


Door handles are finished in chrome:


Seats get natural-grain perforated leatherette upholstery with copper stitching. While they are very comfortable, all adjustments are made manually:


Upholstery gets perforated twin peak detailing. Despite the perforation, seat ventilation is, disappointingly, still absent from the list of features:


Regular day/night IRVM has been replaced with an auto-dimming unit:


Centre console is redesigned. It features a tablet-like touchscreen head-unit at the top. A glossy black finish has been used abundantly with copper inserts on the rotary knobs:


10.25-inch touchscreen head-unit is responsive and smooth. Physical buttons and switches have been provided as well:


It is easy to read and comes with 50+ Adrenox (connected car) features and Alexa connectivity. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay will be made available through OTA updates:


Multiple adjustments to the sound can be made. However, the 6-speaker sound system is the same as before. Audio quality remains poor:


Various settings can be changed according to the preference of the user:


Swipe up and you will find some of the pre-installed apps, along with the menu for connected features:


Battery and charging status can be viewed as well:


Mahindra has provided an inbuilt MAPPLS navigation system:


Other functions include a valet mode, SOS call and roadside assistance:


DRLs can be turned off through this screen:


Touchscreen doubles up as a display for the reversing camera. The resolution isn't great. Adaptive guidelines will be available through an OTA update. Note that the Nexon.EV gets a 360-degree camera setup:


A/C vents are now placed below the touchscreen head-unit. Switches for the rear defogger, passenger airbag and drive mode are located below:


Regular HVAC unit has been replaced by a dual-zone climate control system. It comes with a memory function:


Two USB ports have been provided. The one on the left can be used to connect devices to the infotainment head-unit, while the one on the right can be used to charge devices Aux-in port has been deleted:


Another new feature in the XUV400 is a wireless charging pad which sits at the base of the centre fascia. It doesn't have a cooling function though:


Monostable shifter is carried over:


Shifter comes to life when the motor is turned on:


'L' mode lights up only when you move the gear lever out of P mode:


Centre console is finished in glossy black. There is no electronic parking brake which rules out the inclusion of an auto hold feature. Hill hold has been provided though:


Passenger side of the dashboard gets a glossy black insert with Mahindra's twin-peak logo detailing:


Rear seats now come with 3-point seatbelts for all three occupants:


Finally, the XUV400 gets rear A/C vents. They get a copper border and individual direction controllers. However, no air volume controller has been provided:


Below the A/C vents is a Type-C USB port with a slot to keep a smartphone next to it:


12V power outlet is placed low on the console:

[Omkar]

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[Venky03]

Excellent review! This iteration of the XUV400 feels like it should've been the first, but it's good to finally see competitive pricing from Mahindra. Is the battery pack still sourced from LG Chem or have they switched to Farasis now?

[DarthVeda]

Can someone explain to me the meaning of 56.91 kwh/km (Energy Consumption per KM) shown in the image detailing Energy and Charge screen? That doesn't make any sense.

Also, 167 wh/km in the first image detailing 10.25 screen, that indicates you guys were flooring it and enjoying the car.

[ramnaresh_2000]

Good to see Mahindra updating the eye sore center console to something from 21st century, the old one was an eye sore. Nexon still beats it in the features list, but the big boot space and QA levels seems to be better than the Tata. I just hope Mahindra doesn't offer price cuts like Jimny or the recent ZS ev's or make the early adaptors their QA testers. I wish to see more EV's like Tata from Mahindra portfolio.

[Palio_2005]

This is really a good looking car now. The immediate reaction from Tata was to drop the prices by 1.2 lakhs . So they seem to have started feeling the heat.

This would be the car of my choice if I was in the market now. It's a bigger car with features you can use. I like the front face too unlike the Tata which I find with lots of unnecessary cuts and creases.

I like the Nexon but it is not very nice ergonomically. Service too is under par. They are yet to rectify the issue with the AC which keeps shutting off randomly.

Owning the XUV 400 will also give a sense of exclusivity.

[ZenMaster]

If only there was someone sensible at Mahindra to tell them that the Copper colour is Gawdy and cheapens the look of the Car......

Even the same qma 8

[pgsagar]

I thank Mahindra for forcing Tata to reduce price on Nexon, as I am contemplating buying one. I would have given XUV400 a thought but those copper accents and that blanked-out front grill are huge turn-off for me. The latter is the reason why I didn't like MG ZS and Punch, either. The other big issue is NMC battery which inherently is prone to thermal runaway issues. I wonder how they would do in our hot climatic conditions.

[UNSC117]

The Tata Nexon EV looks too radical. It will age incredibly fast. I like the way this car looks. Traditional, with a modern touch.

Originally Posted by ZenMaster

If only there was someone sensible at Mahindra to tell them that the Copper colour is Gawdy and cheapens the look of the Car......

Even the same qma 8

I respectfully disagree, the colour gives the car character without standing out too much. I think it's going to follow through on all future Mahindra EVs.

[saurabh_v8]

Please see if you can share some photos of xuv400 in nebula blue color

[shankar.balan]

I test drove this today. EL Pro Top spec.

It’s a good car and priced at 18.2 lacs on road Bangalore it offers good value.

The concern point is range which in reality may yield 280kms best case. The steering is in my opinion way too light in Fun mode (Eco), Fast mode (City) tightens it imperceptibly and Fearless mode (Sports) tightens it a tad more. But it is in my opinion still quite lifeless like ‘air’.

Being FWD there is a level of tyre ‘chirrup’ on acceleration. Especially when accelerating out if a curve.

The comfort and controls and all that are fine and expected. The slab like display panel is a bit distracting.

Otherwise the fit and finish is quite good considering the load of tweaks this car has undergone and considering also its Ssangyong Tivoli origins.

The single highlight of this vehicle is its FSD -
frequency selecting dampers. This single handedly elevates the entire drive experience in this vehicle over more or less any surface at all. Bad roads, rough roads, stony patches, bumps, speed breakers and all that Bangalore back roads can throw at one, are handled with absolute unruffled aplomb.

This in my opinion, is the sole reason that a normal family will enjoy this as their general commuter vehicle amidst the sea of choices available at this moment.

[Love4Cars]

Originally Posted by shankar.balan

It’s a good car and priced at 18.2 lacs on road Bangalore it offers good value.

The current XUV400 EL Pro is indeed the most VFM EV offering below 20 Lacs for someone who wants a spacious and practical EV.

The only missing things are Electronic Parking Brake, Auto-Hold, Adjustable Regens (Must haves) and Ventilated Seats (Good to have).

With VW partnership the NMC vs LFP will also be addressed, however for an average running user NMC is as good as LFP.

[saurabh_v8]

Dear friends,

Need some suggestions to choose in between xuv400 el pro and mg zsev executive. Both have similar cabin size
I am open to suggestions for a third car in this price range with similar power other than 1.5 dsg

Budget: 20lakh all inclusive

Seats: 4 seater with boot space
Decent ground clearance 180 mm and above

Purpose: family use

Monthly running: 300kms

Charging: commercial chargers multiple 7.4kwh pulse are installed in the building. Home charging is not allowed

Sunroof: not required

Xuv 400 el pro pros over zs ev executive:
1. Price 18.3 lakh otr Mumbai
2. Wireless android/apple auto
3. Sunroof has very thick cover
4. 12-13 cm smaller than zs ev may be easier to park for my wife
5. Leatherette seats
6. Instrument cluster seems better
7. Camera is better
8. Wireless charging
9. Speakers are better

Mg zs ev executive pros over xuv 400 el pro
1. Bigger battery near 70km additional range
2. 17 inch wheels
3. Full size spare
4. 4 reverse sensors at the back
5. Bigger boot
6. No sunroof is a pro.
7. Tried and tested over 2 years