Mahindra launches its much anticipated new SUV, the XUV5OO, starting at Rs: 11.83 Lacs

Aug. 8, 2012 - PRLog -- Mahindra launches its much anticipated new SUV, the XUV5OO,
starting at Rs: 11.83 Lacs (ex-showroom Raipur)

Synopsis:
   The much anticipated, cheetah-inspired Mahindra XUV5OO is being launched at a starting price of Rs.¬¬ 11.83 Lacs (ex-showroom Raipur) packed with refinement like never before and enhanced technology & safety features, along with luxurious interiors, making the XUV500 an apt choice for sedan and SUV buyers.
    The XUV5OO boasts a wide array of world-class features:
   Performance: 140bhp (103Kw) mHawk engine with 330Nm torque and a 6-speed transmission, 5th Generation Variable Geometry Turbocharger
   Technology: All Wheel Drive with Interactive Torque Management; 6” touch screen Infotainment System with GPS, DVD, CD, MP3, FM, USB, iPod connectivity; Driver Information System, Micro Hybrid technology; Fully Automatic Temperature Control with dual HVAC; Static-bending projector headlamps with LED parking lights; Voice Commands, Cruise & Audio Controls on steering wheel; Smart Rain & Light sensors; Tyretronics (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System); intellipark (Reverse Parking Assist System); Power-foldable and adjustable ORVMs
   Safety: Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with Rollover Mitigation, 6 Airbags (front, side and curtain) ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Hill Hold Control & Hill Descent Control
   Comfort and Convenience: Leather seats, flat-folding 2nd and 3rd row seats, 8-way height-adjustable driver’s seat including full lumbar support, lounge-like mood lighting, tilt and telescopic steering
   Available in 2 models, W6 and W8 with seven attractive shades
   All India bookings for the XUV5OO began from 8th June 2012 through its 100+ dealerships. Bookings can be done at a Mahindra dealership on payment of only Rs. 40,000 to the dealer
   The XUV500 is the most awarded car of 2011 – 2012 with 22 awards to its name. It had also received an overwhelming 25000+ booking applications from customers in the second phase of bookings


Raipur: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M), India’s leading SUV manufacturer, today unveiled the eagerly awaited Mahindra XUV5OO at Raipur. Designed and developed in-house by Mahindra, the XUV5OO is Mahindra’s first global SUV platform, with significant inputs in styling and development from customers across the globe. All India bookings for the XUV5OO were opened from 8th June 2012. The XUV500 will now be available at more than 100 dealerships across India, including those cities where it had been launched earlier. The XUV5OO price range starts at ex-showroom Raipur - Rs. 11.83 Lacs for the W6 model and Rs. 13.31 Lacs for the W8 2WD model.

Jacob Varghese, Senior GM – Sales (West Zone), Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. while speaking on the launch, mentioned, “We are humbled by the overwhelming consumer response to the XUV500. Our monthly production capacity has been ramped up to 4000 vehicles. Therefore, we are now extending the launch of the XUV500 across the rest of India. I am confident that consumers across Chhattisgarh will also respond enthusiastically to the XUV500 launch.”




Poised to pounce…
The new Mahindra XUV5OO is unmatched in terms of style, performance, technology, safety and comfort, providing customers a truly complete driving experience. Bold and glorious lines that trace the world’s most agile animal in action, namely the cheetah, contribute to the elegant styling and visual impact - an intimidating jaw-like honeycomb grill, the unique paw styled vertical door handles and muscular wheel arches - all add to what seems to be the vehicle’s innate desire to pounce! Furthermore, the chiselled, aerodynamic body of the Mahindra XUV5OO with static-bending projector headlamps and LED parking lamps, racing-inspired twin exhausts, integrated bumpers and stylish, light-weight alloy wheels all add to the SUV’s stature, making the XUV5OO a striking presence on road.
A monocoque construction found only in the modern SUVs around the world is the very essence of the XUV5OO uncompromised driving dynamics. The result is an excellent power to weight ratio, unmatched handling and undiluted driving pleasure.
The XUV5OO is available in seven attractive shades to suit a variety of tastes – be it masculine and powerful or contemporary and classy. These include Satin White, Tuscan Red, Opulent Purple, Amazon Green, Moondust Silver, Volcano Black and Dolphin Grey.
Physics-defying agility…
The XUV5OO is powered by a state-of-the-art 2.2litre mHawk diesel engine which delivers a power-packed 140bhp with 330Nm torque. The 2.2litre engine is meshed with a 6-speed transmission and the 5th generation Variable Geometry Turbocharger which takes the XUV5OO from 0-60kmph in a mere 5.4 seconds. Despite all this unadulterated power, the XUV5OO gives you up to 15.1 kms per litre (ARAI-certified). A high torque at low engine revs allows the vehicle to handle city traffic with ease, while the Dual Mass Flywheel ensures rattle-free driving pleasure. The advanced Micro Hybrid Technology helps conserve both fuel and nature.
The XUV5OO sporty suspension also affords drivers a lot of room for fun. In fact, the XUV5OO boasts a suspension system of McPherson struts up front and the independent multi-link suspension in the rear.
Generation Next Technology integrated today…
To create the next generation of SUVs, you have to advance past the status quo. Probably why the XUV5OO lets you discover features that most other cars have yet to.  A first-in-class, 6-inch LCD touchscreen on the dash begs for your attention. It’s the headquarters of the highly sophisticated touch screen infotainment system with DVD player, CD/MP3, FM, Bluesense technology, full i-pod connectivity and 6 speakers. The impressive speakers with built-in tweeters recreate the experience of an original studio recording for all audiophiles, reminding the passengers of a high-end home theatre surround sound set-up.
The XUV5OO boasts of a fully loaded GPS navigation system, which covers over 1.5 million kilometres of road across 1200 cities with a turn-by-turn voice guidance system in eight regional languages. The system also gives the driver access to over 5 million touch points of interest including restaurants, ATMs, fuel pumps and movie theatres.
A full-fledged, integrated Driver Information System diligently reports to you with all the vital information about the car. It tells you how far the existing amount of fuel can take you. It monitors the air pressure and temperature of each tyre. It even controls the cabin temperature for you.
The intellipark reverse park assist system has a visual prompt on the LCD screen which shows you the distance between the rear bumper and any object behind your vehicle.
The XUV5OO steering wheel features Voice Commands, Cruise and Audio Controls for your convenience and safety. You can control the infotainment system without taking your hands off the steering wheel through Voice Commands.

Steering-mounted controls also allow you to control your Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone through the infotainment system in the XUV5OO using Blue Sense technology. This allows you to access your phonebook, as well as make and receive calls.

Cruise Control makes driving stress and fatigue-free, especially on long highway drives. It maintains the speed of the XUV5OO at a preset level using the steering wheel controls, and also allows you to make small changes to the speed without having to use the accelerator.
For more intelligent features, there are Smart Rain and Light sensors in the XUV5OO, which activate the wipers and headlamps automatically whenever external conditions demand.



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