Mahindra XUV500 (W201): First Impressions Pg.29 Onwards

[Vjroadie]

From what i have heard, read & seen till now, the following features can be safely assumed to be present in the top end W201 (mahindra world SUV):

1) Automatic Climate control
2) Automatic wipers
3) Automatic headlights
4) Cruise control
5) GPS screen with vehicle info like in Xylo
6) 6 speed gearbox
7) Volume controls on steering
8) Tyre pressure sensors
9) Reverse sensors
10) Airbags
11) AWD
12) ABS with EBD
13) Electronic Stability Program
14) Traction Control system
15) Hill terrain Assist
16) 140-150 bhp mHawk engine
17) Daytime running LEDs

I think it is also going to be equiped with Disc's on all 4 wheels, and if it does, I will be the one of the Mahindra's new customer

 

[raj_5004]

What missing/need to elaborate here is:

1. At least 6 airbags
2. AT & MT options
3. Reverse camera integrated rear view mirror
4. All wheel alloys
5. Captain seats with independent lights and AC vents

Some thing more to add ?

Ohh yes, i did forget to mention that. It does have alloy wheels & individual AC vents for rear passengers on B & C Pillar.

6 airbags are highly unlikely since even the more expensive endy/captiva/fortuner offers only 2. Also, mahindra has always been giving reverse sensors integrated in the RVM instead of camera. Tata gives rear camera. if at all, mahindra gives a rear camera, it should be on the large screen on the dash, that would look better. If the scorpio has an AT transmission, even this one ideally should have one, but cannot be confirmed.

I think it is also going to be equiped with Disc's on all 4 wheels, and if it does, I will be the one of the Mahindra's new customer

With AWD, ABS with EBD, Electronic Stability Program, Traction Control system & Hill terrain Assist, it think it should have all wheel discs.

So the updated list is-
1) Automatic Climate control
2) Automatic wipers
3) Automatic headlights
4) Cruise control
5) GPS screen with vehicle info like in Xylo
6) 6 speed gearbox
7) Volume controls on steering
8) Tyre pressure sensors
9) Reverse sensors
10) Airbags
11) AWD
12) ABS with EBD
13) Electronic Stability Program
14) Traction Control system
15) Hill terrain Assist
16) 140-150 bhp mHawk engine
17) Daytime running LEDs
18) 17" Alloy wheels
19) Individual AC vents for rear passengers

 

[AMG]

What missing/need to elaborate here is:

1. At least 6 airbags
2. AT & MT options
3. Reverse camera integrated rear view mirror
4. All wheel alloys
5. Captain seats with independent lights and AC vents

Some thing more to add ?

Ohh yes, i did forget to mention that. It does have alloy wheels & individual AC vents for rear passengers on B & C Pillar.

6 airbags are highly unlikely since even the more expensive endy/captiva/fortuner offers only 2. Also, mahindra has always been giving reverse sensors integrated in the RVM instead of camera. Tata gives rear camera. if at all, mahindra gives a rear camera, it should be on the large screen on the dash, that would look better. If the scorpio has an AT transmission, even this one ideally should have one, but cannot be confirmed.



With AWD, ABS with EBD, Electronic Stability Program, Traction Control system & Hill terrain Assist, it think it should have all wheel discs.

So the updated list is-
1) Automatic Climate control
2) Automatic wipers
3) Automatic headlights
4) Cruise control
5) GPS screen with vehicle info like in Xylo
6) 6 speed gearbox
7) Volume controls on steering
8) Tyre pressure sensors
9) Reverse sensors
10) Airbags
11) AWD
12) ABS with EBD
13) Electronic Stability Program
14) Traction Control system
15) Hill terrain Assist
16) 140-150 bhp mHawk engine
17) Daytime running LEDs
18) 17" Alloy wheels
19) Individual AC vents for rear passengers

No auto in India

 

[raj_5004]

Please explain why have you striked out these features buddy.

 

[AMG]

Please explain why have you striked out these features buddy.

Because India wont get these features.

Europe and N. America may.

 

[raj_5004]

Agree with you on the 6 airbags.

but i think it will have the auto wipers & cruise control since the scorpio already has them. Also, sensors of auto wipers are already seen on the test mule. the test mule suggests it has 17" alloys. again, since the scorpio has 16" alloys, i can safely assume this one may have 17". same goes for the daytime running LEDs or it may act as the city pilot lights instead of that small bulbs.

Again, i feel this car would have many 3 variants on which the top end would have ESP & TCS, this has been confirmed by mahindra officials.

I think, if a 10 lakh scorpio from mahindra can have auto wipers, cruise contol & ABS, the 15 Lakh "world" SUV from mahindra would have all the above features.

in the list below, the ones marked in bold has been confirmed by mahindra officials whereas the others can be seen in the scoop pics on the net-

So the updated list is-
1) Automatic Climate control
2) Automatic wipers
3) Automatic headlights
4) Cruise control
5) GPS screen with vehicle info like in Xylo
6) 6 speed gearbox
7) Volume controls on steering
8) Tyre pressure sensors
9) Reverse sensors
10) Airbags
11) AWD
12) ABS with EBD
13) Electronic Stability Program
14) Traction Control system
15) Hill terrain Assist
16) 140-150 bhp mHawk engine
17) Daytime running LEDs
18) 17" Alloy wheels
19) Individual AC vents for rear passengers

 

[Shynish M]

We are talking about Global SUV here. Not an SUV designed for India. Hence, I am sure, M&M will be looking at the competitors and desirable features that are must to have. They have to adhere to the safety norms in both US & Europe. If so, they have to have 6 airbags to get the 5 star rating. If M&M have to score a full mark of safety, then even knee airbags need to be considered. Of course, we will get stripped down version here in India.

 

[Vjroadie]

Agree with you on the 6 airbags.

but i think it will have the auto wipers & cruise control since the scorpio already has them. Also, sensors of auto wipers are already seen on the test mule. the test mule suggests it has 17" alloys. again, since the scorpio has 16" alloys, i can safely assume this one may have 17". same goes for the daytime running LEDs or it may act as the city pilot lights instead of that small bulbs.

Again, i feel this car would have many 3 variants on which the top end would have ESP & TCS, this has been confirmed by mahindra officials.

I think, if a 10 lakh scorpio from mahindra can have auto wipers, cruise contol & ABS, the 15 Lakh "world" SUV from mahindra would have all the above features.

in the list below, the ones marked in bold has been confirmed by mahindra officials whereas the others can be seen in the scoop pics on the net-

So the updated list is-
1) Automatic Climate control
2) Automatic wipers
3) Automatic headlights
4) Cruise control
5) GPS screen with vehicle info like in Xylo
6) 6 speed gearbox
7) Volume controls on steering
8) Tyre pressure sensors
9) Reverse sensors
10) Airbags
11) AWD
12) ABS with EBD
13) Electronic Stability Program
14) Traction Control system
15) Hill terrain Assist
16) 140-150 bhp mHawk engine
17) Daytime running LEDs
18) 17" Alloy wheels
19) Individual AC vents for rear passengers

I agree with Raj_5004 . All these features are going to exist, and off-course divided into may be 3 variants as it can target a wide range of buyers in this segment. There is no reason for Mahindra to exclude these features.

 

[cooldhaya]

I also would like to add to the list a 2-DIN touch screen player with USB port too. Then maybe even projector headlamps , seats with lumbar support , sunroof too! Are we expecting too much!

 

[AMG]

Thank God that people here are not expecting a 8 Litre V12 with 500 BHP.

 

[raj_5004]

I also would like to add to the list a 2-DIN touch screen player with USB port too. Then maybe even projector headlamps , seats with lumbar support , sunroof too! Are we expecting too much!

The interior pics have leaked on the net. it already has an integrated 2 Din unit with Aux support & maybe USB.

 

[raj_5004]

I think it is also going to be equiped with Disc's on all 4 wheels, and if it does, I will be the one of the Mahindra's new customer

With AWD, ABS with EBD, Electronic Stability Program, Traction Control system & Hill terrain Assist, it think it should have all wheel discs.

Confirmed! It has disc brakes on all 4 wheels. i am a fan already!

So here goes the updated list again-

So the updated list is-
1) Automatic Climate control
2) Automatic wipers
3) Automatic headlights
4) Cruise control
5) GPS screen with vehicle info like in Xylo
6) 6 speed gearbox
7) Volume controls on steering
8) Tyre pressure sensors
9) Reverse sensors
10) Airbags
11) AWD
12) ABS with EBD
13) Electronic Stability Program
14) Traction Control system
15) Front & Rear Disc brakes
16) Hill terrain Assist
17) 140-150 bhp mHawk engine
18) Daytime running LEDs
19) 17" Alloy wheels
20) Individual AC vents for rear passengers

 

[mukeshus]

Why can't it be a m-Falcon Engine with 160 Bhp.

 

[350Z]

We are talking about Global SUV here. Not an SUV designed for India. Hence, I am sure, M&M will be looking at the competitors and desirable features that are must to have. They have to adhere to the safety norms in both US & Europe. If so, they have to have 6 airbags to get the 5 star rating. If M&M have to score a full mark of safety, then even knee airbags need to be considered. Of course, we will get stripped down version here in India.

Stripped down version? That will be unfair for a manufacturer like Mahindra to do with a country, especially which is their own home-town. If we go by the features list as told by Raj, the package looks really very exciting and may even easily blow away the competition; after all it is going to be the “World SUV”. However, of course, to keep the costs in check Mahindra will need to think deep about it, and what I genuinely expect is nothing but a solid competitive package. What are the guesstimates of you all on same?

Drive Safe,
350Z

 

[AMG]

Well, before we start debating on stripped version is fair or not, here is a stat.

Endy, Pajero, Fortuner,Outlander X-Trail, all come with 2 Airbags, so expecting 6 airbags is like expecting snowfall in Rajasthan.

And as for whether it is fair or not, well see the Indica Vista, in Europe it has 4 Airbags, and here in India, only 2.