A new W9 trim of the Mahindra XUV500 has been
introduced this week. The Mahindra XUV500 W9 is priced at INR 15.45 lakhs
(ex-showroom Delhi) and INR 16.53 lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi) for the manual and
automatic variants respectively.
Key features of the Mahindra XUV500 W9 trim include
electric sunroof with anti-pinch, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system,
reverse camera with a dynamic assist, Ecosense technology, Android Auto, static
bending headlamps, dual airbags, ABS with EBD, ESP with rollover mitigation,
push-button start, passive keyless entry and Tyretronics.
Compared to the top-end W10 trim, the W9 misses out
on Connected Apps, side and curtain airbags, aluminium pedals, optional black
interior leather upholstery, electrically adjustable driver’s seat, bonnet with
hydraulic assist, and puddle lamps.
The Mahindra XUV500 is powered by a 2.2 L mHawk
diesel engine producing 140 bhp and 330 Nm. Transmission options include a
6-speed manual and a six-speed automatic. Mahindra is not offering the XUV500
W9 in an all-wheel-drive format. Power and torque outputs will go up with the
launch of the facelift.