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  Long Term Review of XUV 5OO (2011-2020)

Mahindra Launched XUV 5OO in 2011 and it’s still selling like 900-1000 units a month which is good figures for a SUV .  It’s because of it’s Reliable Engine , Good build quality , and  tons of features . When it was launched It comes with only two variants W6 and W8 then in 2013 they introduced W4 .

It was facelifted in may 2015 , and W10 variant was introduced and Automatic transmission was introduced and some cosmetic update then again it was facelifted in 2018 and this time  It was released with a more powerful engine and a horsepower increase of 15 hp .

ENGINE:- XUV 5OO comes with a 2179cc engine which produces 140bhp (@3750rpm) and 330NM(@2800rpm). It comes with a 6 speed gearbox and Mahindra first time launched a SUV which was a FWD. it’s engine is very reliable and long lasting and it easy and cheap to maintain . 

And it is a great  7 seater family car . Later in 2018 Mahindra increased the power of engine now it produces 155bhp and 360NM torque and it feels when you drive it .

EXTERIOR:- It looks so muscular from the outside it’s cheetah inspired front and it looks tough from the outside . It comes with 17 inches Alloy which if you modify it will enhance the looks of car.

INTERIOR:- It’s interior was good it comes with leather finished seats and it is known for it’s spacious cabin and comfort , Five peoples can easily comfortably sit in this SUV for long time if you use all the seats then there will be very less boot space .

 There are some problems too like there are so many panel gaps and after some time it rattles  and cabin noise is there, overall it offers you decent quality for it’s price .

SAFETY :- It scores four star in global NACAP crash test so it is a safe SUV and also it comes with 6 Air bags , ABS ,EBD, HILL CONTROL , CRUISE CONTROL and so many functions .

In 2011 it offered so much functions which no other manufacturers offered at that price range .

DRIVIBILITY:- XUV 5OO is the first FWD and Monocoque chassis based SUV Manufactured by Mahindra  which means less body roll and great handling , when you drive it you feel like driving a car not SUV because it’s so easy to drive you can see clearly what’s around you get a very good commanding view . For long  rides you can use cruise control and enjoy the ride it gives very good mileage too in city 12-13 KMPL and in Highway 14-15 KMPL , which is a very good mileage for a SUV of it’s size .

Positives :- Reliable engine , good mileage , good handling, stable in high speed  .

Negatives:- Bad interior quality , vibration and rattling , outside noise comes in cabin .

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