Next-gen Mahindra XUV500 Spied With New Production-spec Headlamps

The new headlamps look sportier even in the lower-spec variasnt spied

• Next-gen XUV500 test mule spied again as it nears production-ready avatar.

• Seen for the first time with the new production-spec headlamps that look sportier than before.

• It will have a sportier appearance overall as seen in other spy shots.

• New XUV500 will get a choice of 2.0-litre turbo-petrol and 2.2-litre diesel engines.

• The XUV500 is due to launch in early-2021 with prices likely to range from Rs 14 lakh to Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom).

It’s common to spot a camouflaged Mahindra SUV that takes a long time to be unveiled. It started with the second-gen Thar and now, it’s happening with the next-gen XUV500. This time, it’s been spied with production-spec headlamps for the first time.

The new headlamps seen on the camouflaged test mule have the same shape as the outgoing model but the elements inside are sleek and angular. The two LED daytime running light strips start atop the projector headlights and drop down towards the bumper to form a C-shape like the XUV300. The spied model seemed to be a lower-spec variant with halogen units but we can expect LED units on the higher variants. Based on the previous sightings of the test mule, the new XUV500 is likely to be a sportier-looking SUV overall.

Mahindra is expected to offer a host of premium features and even equip it with Level 1 autonomous tech for driver assist systems such as autonomous emergency braking and lane keep assist. The interior has been kept under wraps but we did spy a dual-screen layout on the dashboard for the central infotainment and the digital driver’s display. It is also expected to get a panoramic sunroof, a first for Mahindra. The XUV500 will continue to be a 7-seater offering in the mid-size SUV segment.

The next-gen XUV500 will get a new 2.2-litre diesel engine as well as a new 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that could offer 190PS of power. Both engines are expected to be available with an automatic transmission option and Mahindra could also reintroduce the AWD option. 

The new Mahindra XUV500 is due to launch in early-2021. It will be better equipped to continue its rivalry with the likes of the Tata Harrier, MG Hector, Jeep Compass, and premium compact SUVs such as the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos as well. It could be priced between Rs 14 lakh and Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom).

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