The 2018 Mahindra XUV500 facelift is all set to go on sale today after numerous spy shots and leaked images making it to the internet.
First launched in 2011, the XUV is all set to get its most comprehensive overhaul ever since with bold new styling, more features and a more powerful engine in tow.
In addition, Mahindra's first monocoque offering will also get a new top-of-the-line variant - W11, while the overall variant count will be trimmed to four - W5, W7, W9 and W11.
Having dominated the segment for most part of this decade, the XUV500 is now facing the heat from the Tata Hexa, Jeep Compass, Hyundai Creta among other models, and this update is expected to keep the model fresh until the next generation version arrives.The updated Mahindra XUV500 facelift arrives after almost three years since the previous update.
Styling upgrades include a bold new grille, new headlamps and LED DRLs, new taillight design and alloy wheels.
The SUV also gets a more plush looking cabin with premium soft touch materials, dual-tone colour scheme, while the 7-inch touchscreen infotainment will continue to be on offer.Power will come from the upgraded 2.2-litre mHawk diesel engine.
The four-cylinder oil burner is now badged as the mHawk155 and gets power uprated to 153 bhp and 360 Nm of peak torque.
Transmission options include a 6-speed manual and Aisin sourced automatic options.The 2018 Mahindra XUV500 facelift is expected to get a marginal price hike over the current version, justified by all the new features.
Mahindra will be announcing the prices later today, so make sure you keep a watch as we bring all the updates from the launch event.
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