Mahindra XUV500 debuts in 2WD and 4WD
Mahindra is expected to launch the XUV500 either on 28th or 29th of September. Codenamed W201, spyshots show how well the car's interior is constructed. There is a cocktail of materials and impressive color combinations that make for a neat cabin.
Mahindra went in for an alpha-numeric branding which usually is the norm on luxury brands (BMW 5 Series, Lexus GS570, etc). Talking about luxury brands, the Mercedes-powered Ssangyong Rexton and the Korando will come to India next year.
At launch 2WD and 4WD variants will be announced. Under the hood we're expecting the 2.2-liter mHawk engine to be coupled to a 5-speed 6-speed manual transmission outputting 138bhp/320Nm.
The XUV500 will be sandwiched between the Scorpio and the Korando. It is Mahindra's first shot at a monocoque construction and transverse layout (east-west engine arrangement).
We don't have to wait much longer before we lay our hands on the official spec.
