subject: Mahindra Xuv 500- Redefining The Suv Segment [print this page] Designed and launched by the popular SUV automobile provider Mahindra and Mahindra Limited; Mahindra XUV 500 can be defined as the next generation in the SUV league from India. Launched in September 2012, the vehicle has become an instant favorite among the SUV-enthusiasts of the country because of its stylish exterior and advanced features. Developed at the research and development centre of Mahindra in Chennai, the car is the first in the country to make use of monocoque construction technique, wherein the body of the vehicle and its platform are integrated into a single unit for a smooth driving experience.
Technicalities and Safety Measures
The 2179cc mHawk turbo diesel engine ensures that the users get an output of 140bhp. This might end up making you feel, like you are running on the road at a speed that is splendidly thrilling. Its advanced safety features including rollover mitigation that again ensures that the vehicle controls your speed before the conditions become too threatening for the riders. This helps in restoring the stability through an ESP system. Besides, its hill hold control and hill descent control specs also make sure that the driver gets complete grip on the vehicle while driving in the hilly areas.
Also, the intelligent all wheel drive technology ensures that the vehicle is completely under the control of the driver even on rough surfaces like snow or rain driven areas. The dual mass flywheel ensures that there is no harshness experienced while shifting gears and the task could be performed as smoothly as possible. Besides, the micro-hybrid technology used in its manufacturing ensures that the engine of Mahindra XUV 500 would be automatically shifted to the standby mode when the gear is shifted to neutral and similarly, it gets back to life as the gear changes. This also accounts for reducing carbon dioxide emission and increasing the efficiency.
Style worth the price
The fully featured Mahindra XUV 500 has been inspired by the shape and speed of the Cheetah, which explains its high features and the stylish exterior as well as interior-embedded by hi-tech parts. Its broad stance, muscular wheel arches and paw shaped door handles makes this tough road runner look elegant as well as aggressive at the same time. All these features and the smart looks of the SUV are certainly worth the price range between Rs. 11.68 lakhs to 14.25 lakhs.
