Mahindra axes XUV500 petrol and diesel-auto AWD variants
Mahindra has increased the prices of the remaining variants marginally as well.
- The base variant of the XUV500 is now pricier by Rs 8,000.
- The petrol variant was powered by a 2.2-litre four-cylinder engine.
- Diesel-automatic can now be had in front-wheel drive variants only.
- The next generation Mahindra XUV500 is expected to launch by mid-2020.
Mahindra has just dropped a silent surprise by discontinuing the petrol and the W11 diesel-AT AWD variant of the XUV500. In additon to this, the carmaker has also increased the prices of the remaining variants. The XUV500 range now starts from Rs 12.31 lakh (ex-showroom).
Have a look at the table below for the new prices of the XUV500.
| Mahindra XUV500 | New Prices | Old Prices | Difference |
| XUV500 G Petrol AT | ----- | Rs 16.03 lakh | Discontinued |
| W11 O AT AWD | ----- | Rs 19.67 lakh | Discontinued |
| W3 | Rs 12.31 lakh | Rs 12.23 lakh | Rs 8,000 |
| W5 | Rs 12.91 lakh | Rs 12.90 lakh | Rs 1,000 |
| W7 | Rs 14.18 lakh | Rs 14.17 lakh | Rs 1,000 |
| W7 AT | Rs 15.39 lakh | Rs 15.38 lakh | Rs 1,000 |
| W9 | Rs 15.89 lakh | Rs 15.88 lakh | Rs 1,000 |
| W9 AT | Rs 17.10 lakh | Rs 17.09 lakh | Rs 1,000 |
| W11 | Rs 17.16 lakh | Rs 17.15 lakh | Rs 1,000 |
| W11 AT | Rs 18.38 lakh | Rs 18.36 lakh | Rs 2,000 |
| W11 O | Rs 17.41 lakh | Rs 17.40 lakh | Rs 1,000 |
| W11 O AT | Rs 18.63 lakh | Rs 18.61 lakh | Rs 2,000 |
| W11 O AWD | Rs 18.52 lakh | Rs 18.51 lakh | Rs 1,000 |
All prices ex-showroom Delhi.
The petrol variant of the XUV500 was powered by a 2.2-litre turbocharged four-cylinder unit that could only be had with an automatic transmission. It dished out 140PS of power and 320Nm of torque, making the XUV500 one of the most powerful petrol-powered SUVs in its class. Here’s how the XUV500 petrol fared against its closest competitor, the MG Hector.
| Mahindra XUV500 | MG Hector | |
| Displacement | 2.2-litre | 1.5-litre |
| Power (PS) | 140PS | 143PS |
| Torque (Nm) | 320Nm | 250Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed AT | 6-speed MT/DCT |
| Fuel Efficiency | 13.85kmpl | 14.16kmpl/13.96kmpl (AT) |
On the other hand, the diesel variant of the XUV is powered by a 2.2-litre diesel engine that develops 155PS and 360Nm of torque. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual and automatic transmissions. It must be mentioned that the XUV500 was one of the few mid-size SUVs that came with a fully loaded top-spec variant with both an automatic transmission and an all-wheel drive system. The discontinuation of the AWD AT variant means that you can only have the 6-speed automatic in two-wheel drive variants from now on.
Apart from that, Mahindra has started testing the next-gen XUV500, which is expected to come with revamped looks inside-out. The manufacturer could pack in features like dual-zone climate control, a powered tailgate, a panoramic sunroof and ventilated seats to make it a more attractive package. Expected powertrain options for the 2020 XUV500 to include BS6-compliant 2.0-litre petrol and diesel engines. The next-gen XUV500 could hit our roads by mid 2020.
(Source: ZigWheels.com)