Mahindra XUV500 production to end when XUV700 is launched

At present, the XUV500 is powered by a BS6-compliant 2.2-litre diesel engine producing 153 BHP and 360 Nm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission or a 6-speed manual transmission and comes in four variants - W5, W7, W9 and W11 (O).

Mahindra has revealed that the production of the XUV500 will come to an end with the launch of the XUV700. It was earlier believed that the old SUV could continue to be sold alongside the new flagship model.

In 2011, when the XUV500 was launched, it was Mahindra’s flagship car and the most modern vehicle in its model line-up. At present, the XUV500 is powered by a BS6-compliant 2.2-litre diesel engine producing 153 BHP and 360 Nm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission or a 6-speed manual transmission and comes in four variants - W5, W7, W9 and W11 (O).

The XUV700 is based on Mahindra’s W601 monocoque platform. The SUV will come with petrol and diesel engine options with manual and automatic gearboxes and all-wheel drive. It will feature a completely revamped exterior design with LED daytime running lights. On the inside, it is expected to get a Mercedes-like dual-screen setup, a flat-bottom steering wheel, faux leather upholstery air-conditioner vents with chrome bezels, an infotainment head-unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a sunroof among others.

On the safety front, the car will also get an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) which includes features like autonomous emergency braking, parallel park assist, adaptive cruise control and forward-collision warning. Other safety features that could be provided are - at least 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX child seat mounts, and disc brakes on all four wheels among others.

The new SUV will be manufactured at the company's Chakan plant near Pune.

Source: Carandbike