Mahindra has silently updated its website with the BS6 XUV500. The specifications and changes have been revealed, albeit without the prices.
Mahindra has started testing the new generation XUV500 in India which gets completely new BS6 engines. However, it is still in development stage and would not be launched this year. So, for now, Mahindra has updated the current XUV500 with BS6 engine.
BS6 Mahindra XUV500 is now listed on the official website. The specifications have been revealed, which are exactly the same as earlier. However, the All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) variant has been removed from the lineup. Possibly, it could directly come with the new generation model.
The prices have not been revealed as of now. Mahindra will announce the prices once the lockdown is over. However, we are expecting a price hike of around Rs 1 Lakh on all the variants. XUV500 loses the base W3 trim as well and now comes in W5, W7, W9 and W11 (O).
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BS6 XUV500 continues with the same 2.2 Litre mHawk turbo diesel engine, that produces 153 BHP @ 3,750 rpm and 360 Nm @ 1,750-2,800 rpm. The power figures have not been changed. It continues with a 6-speed MT and a 6-speed AT, the latter offered in the top three variants.
Other than the BS6 engine, the XUV500 will get no further update. Till next year, the current one with a BS6 engine will be sold. The new generation model will get a complete makeover in terms of platform, styling, engines and features.
The new XUV500 will sit on a completely new platform that is more flexible for different powertrain options. It will get a new 2.0 Litre turbo-petrol and a 2.0 Litre turbo-diesel engine, both more powerful than their BS4 versions. These two engines will also come on the new generation Scorpio too.
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The silhouette of XUV500 will be completely revised to make it look like a boxy-SUV now. New features on board will include a panoramic sunroof, 360-degree camera, dual-zone climate control and probably, more off-roading focused features. Stay tuned for the prices of BS6 XUV500, which will be out in a couple of weeks.
