subject: Mahindra Xuv500 An Honest And Unbiased Review [print this page] If you are one of the people who have had reservation towards Indian-made vehicles such as the Mahindra XUV500, then you will be surprised to learn a lot of very positive things about the latest SUV coming from India. Conveniently named the XUV500, this SUV made by Mahindra is probably one of the most interesting vehicles on the market at this moment. This car will definitely surprise anyone who takes it for a test drive, and we will here talk about how it surprised us when we took it for a drive around the city of Mumbai.
First of all, we have to say a few words about the interesting design of this car. Namely, the design of the XUV500 was inspired by the fastest running, as well as one of the most beautiful wild animals in the world - the cheetah. The honeycomb grille and the large headlights are the first things you will notice when you see this car, and they will make quite an impression on you. The build quality is not the highest you will find on the market, but it is surprisingly high for its price. High-quality leather upholstery and the thick, leather steering wheel will leave you with a feeling of luxury, although the plastics used in the interior could have been of higher quality. Aside from this, standard equipment on this car includes a lot more than many other cars. Leather seats, LCD touchscreen with navigation, AC, reverse parking sensors, and cruise control are all part of the standard equipment package.
When it comes to the engine, the Mahindra XUV500 features a very good 2.2-litre diesel engine with four cylinders and 103kW of power. While driving it, you will feel safe and powerful behind the wheel, as the engine will deliver on anything you ask of it. However, the same positive thins cannot be said about the gearbox. The six-speed manual gearbox leaves a lot of room for improvement, as it has a pretty long throw. It is easy to handle both on and off the road, and it is also important to mention that there is no lack of space in this vehicle. Even the longest rides will be comfortable for all the passengers, and keep in mind that there can be up to seven of them.
All in all, the Mahindra XUV500V is a very interesting and quality vehicle. If they decide to release a model with automatic transmission, it is safe to say that this car will be absolutely the best SUV in its price range.
