Chic & Slick

Mahindra & Mahindra is known for its rugged utility vehicles. The company, however, is beginning to understand the language of sophistication and comfort and seems to have mastered it with the Plush New XUV5OO.

EXTERIOR DESIGN AND FEATURES

The facelifted Plush New XUV500 has retained its handsome looks with subtle yet significant changes both outside and inside. The exterior changes are quite evident with the new front grille with chrome inserts, new Day-time Running Lights (DRLs), projector headlamps and attractive fog-lamp bezels.

The vehicle now sits on bigger 235/60 R18 tubeless tyres cast on diamond-cut alloys. For variants below W11 (O), the tyres provided are 235/65 R17. The side profile gets smarter with stylish side cladding at the bottom with chrome lining. As you move to the rear, a lot has changed. The tailgate gets a new design which is a lot flatter than the curvy one in the predecessor. The new split tail-lamps too have been redesigned. Twin exhausts add to the sporty look of the vehicle.

INTERIOR DESIGN AND FEATURES

The plushness of the XUV 5OO is more than evident when we get inside the vehicle. The tan leather seats give the vehicle a premium look. While the second row seats can be folded 60:40, the third row seats can be folded 50:50. The centre console area now has a new piano black finish that gives the dash area an upmarket look and feel. The dashboard and door trims now have a soft-touch, faux leather material with fine stitch lines. The vehicle comes with an electric sunroof with anti-pinch. The driver’s seat is 6-way power-adjustable.

The SUV has ample storage space, charging points and even a cool-box at the arm rest zone. The glove box has two separate cavities with lids for storage.