2021 Mahindra XUV 500 India Price / Launch Date / Engine Details / Gearbox / Features / Safety Features / Dimensions / Competition
Mahindra has confirmed that it will launch the new generation XUV 500 in 2021. The SUV has been spied testing in India a lot of times till now. The new model will get a complete makeover with a new shape, refreshed styling, new engines and a new platform too.
Since Mahindra and Ford have entered into a partnership for the Indian market, both are working on the new platform of XUV 500. With that platform, Ford is going to launch its own mid-size SUV in India next year. Here are all the details that you need to know about the new XUV.
2021 Mahindra XUV 500 Price
| Current | Expected | |
| Expected Price (ex-showroom) | 12.3 Lakhs to 18.62 Lakhs | 13 Lakhs to 20 Lakhs |
Currently, the XUV 500 is priced from Rs 12.3 Lakhs up to Rs 18.62 Lakhs (ex-showroom). The new generation model is expected to be priced from Rs 13 Lakhs going up to Rs 20 Lakhs. In comparison, the base variants will not get a major price hike. However, the top-spec variants could get a hike of more than a Lakh due to new features.
2021 Mahindra XUV 500 Launch Date
| XUV 500 | |
| Launch Date | March 2021 |
The manufacturer has confirmed that the new XUV 500 will come out by March 2021. Earlier, it was being speculated to be launched by the second half of this year. However, the current version will get BS6 compliant engines until the new one comes in. The bookings for it will soon commence officially at dealerships.
2021 Mahindra XUV 500 Engine Specifications
| Engine | 2.0 Litre turbo petrol | 2.0 Litre turbo diesel |
| Power | 190 BHP | 180 BHP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 420 Nm |
XUV 500 was earlier available with a 2.2 Litre mHawk turbo-petrol engine. The motor produced 140 BHP and 320 Nm of torque. Now, it only comes with a 2.2 litre diesel engine that produces 155 BHP and 360 Nm of torque.
Replacing both the engines, XUV 500 will get 2.0 Litre turbo petrol and turbo diesel engines. The petrol engine will be more refined and powerful. It is expected to produce around 190 BHP and 380 Nm of max. torque. The diesel engine will produce 180 BHP and around 420 Nm of torque. The latter will continue with the variable geometry turbocharger system.
2021 Mahindra XUV 500 Gearbox Options
| Engine | 2.0 Litre turbo petrol | 2.0 Litre turbo diesel |
| Gearbox | 6-speed AT | 6-speed MT / 6-speed AT |
The petrol engine was earlier offered with a standard 6-speed AT. The same gearbox will also come to the new petrol engine. The diesel engine will also continue with a 6-speed MT and a 6-speed AT. The top-spec variants could get AWD with low-range transfer case.
2021 Mahindra XUV 500 Mileage
| Petrol | Diesel | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (exp) | 70 Litres | 70 Litres |
| Mileage (expected) | 15 kmpl | 17 kmpl |
| Riding Range (as per expected mileage) | 700 Kms | 800 – 900 Kms |
The new petrol and diesel engines will be frugal than before. The petrol engine is expected to come with a claimed mileage of 15 kmpl. Taking the on-road mileage of up to 10 kmpl, it should offer a driving range of around 700 kms. In the case of the diesel engine, it will offer 17 kmpl and a driving range between 800 to 900 kms.
2021 Mahindra XUV 500 Features
- Flat Bottom Steering wheel
- Fully Digital Instrument Cluster
- Bigger Touchscreen Infotainment System
- Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Voice Assist
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Bigger Dual-Tone Alloy Wheels
- Dual-Zone Climate Control
- AC Vents For All Rows
- LED Projector Headlamps
- Automatic Headlamps
- Automatic Rain Sensing Wipers
- Traction Control Modes
- Driving Modes
2021 Mahindra XUV 500 Safety Features
- Seven Airbags
- ABS with EBD
- ESC and VSM
- Front and Rear Parking Sensors
- Rear Parking Camera
- Electronic Differential Locking
- Front and Rear Defogger
- Auto-Dimming IRVMs
2021 Mahindra XUV 500 Dimensions
| Length | 4620mm |
| Width | 1920mm |
| Height | 1785mm |
| Wheelbase | 2750mm |
| Weight | 2300 kgs |
XUV 500 will sit on a completely new platform that will be more versatile and stronger. Also, the new generation will be bigger than the one we have. We expect the XUV 500 to be longer and wider along with a bigger wheelbase too. The height might remain the same at 1785mm. The new platform is also expected to make the XUV500 lighter by 100-200 kgs. Right now, it has a kerb weight of 2500 kgs.
Competition
XUV 500 is one of the most popular SUVs in the 20 Lakhs price range. Over the years, it has gained new rivals like Tata Harrier, MG Hector, Jeep Compass and even the Hyundai Tucson to some extent. In the future, it will continue with the same set of rivals with a couple of new ones. Like, from next year, there will be Volkswagen T-Roc and Skoda Karoq in the 20 Lakh range. Ford is also building a mid-size SUV based on the 2021 XUV 500. So, technically, even that becomes a competitor.
