The Mahindra roster is filled with hits and misses, mainly in terms of their aesthetic appeal and their desirability to be purchased. There is the Mahindra Thar which has developed a loyal following amongst avid off road enthusiasts. And many people took a bit of a shine to the Mahindra Scorpio too, which we agree with because it is a fairly decent looking vehicle. But then, there are the likes of the KUV, TUV and Quanto which, let’s just say, didn’t sweep us off our feet.However, with the Mahindra XUV 500 there has been little doubt to where it stands in our books. We loved it back in 2013 when we first got our hands on it. It was by far the most stylish Mahindra at the time and the alarming swiftness with which it tore through the tarmac was baffling. Around 2015, the XUV 500 went through a quick facelift but now, it finally receives a serious overhaul with a lot of tinkering done under the hood. We were pretty keen on rekindling our affair with the now new plush XUV 500, so we took a seat behind its wheels and headed out.

Much like its predecessor, the XUV 500 still remains the most stylish Mahindra and has blown us away with its good looks once again. We will refrain from calling the XUV a beautiful car, because it’s not. Instead, this is one handsome looking car.A dominant front, a muscular build and an imposing stance come together to form an image of a car that looks poised to turn heads. On the front, the underbody sharply angles upward into the air inlet making the car look higher off the ground. You get big projector headlamp units with stylish fog lamps on each side sandwiched between the huge grille studded with chrome. The wide bonnet arches both sides upon meeting the A-pillar, and the flared wheel arches on the front make for a muscular front.


The interior of the XUV builds on its already impressive exterior.Open the door and the first thing you will see is the luxurious quilted tan leather seats. These seats enhance the overall interior of the car and when paired with the electrical adjustment these posh new seats go off their way to pamper you while on the road.



Let’s start with the ride comfort before getting into the figures. The new XUV 500 features enhanced suspension, so no matter where adventure takes you, you are guaranteed a plush ride. The new suspension offers increased stability, greater comfort and precise steering and also improved impact management over bumps and pot holes.



Let’s all agree to one thing, the XUV 500 is still the most handsome Mahindra out there; and at the risk of sounding superficial, that is half the battle won. Now, add to that the brilliant interior features, creature comforts, and performance, you have a formula that is built to succeed. And that is exactly what the new Mahindra XUV 500 brings to the table. A bulletproof concoction that has its sight on success.

Published Date: 2019-02-10 14:58:20
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