Mahindra xuv400

At the 2020 India Auto Expo, the eXUV 400 was displayed as a concept car. However, a model of the same vehicle that was heavily camouflaged was seen undergoing testing in Chennai, which suggests that its launch is imminent.

At a starting price of Rs 15.99 lakh, ex-showroom, the new Mahindra XUV400 electric SUV was introduced in India in 2023. On January 26, reservations for the same will open, and deliveries will start in March of this year.

The Tata Nexon EV and the MG ZS EV, two competitors in the same market segment, will face off against the five-seater EV. In the paragraphs that follow, we go over some of the specifics of the upcoming eXUV 400 that we noticed in both the concept car and the covert test module.

Mahindra XUV400: Price List

Three variants are available for the new Mahindra XUV400. Prices range from Rs 15.99 lakh to Rs 18.99 lakh, ex-showroom. The fact that these are introductory rates that are only good for the first 5,000 reservations should be noted. Mahindra XUV 400 Electric is also available through a number of banks on an EMI with interest rates ranging from 7.15% to 7.5%.

Mahindra XUV400: Features & Safety

The eXUV 400's official feature list has yet to be finalized. However, some of the possible features include connected car technology, a sunroof, a rain-sensing wiper, dual-zone auto climate control, and so on. 

The eXUV 400, like its petrol counterpart, will be extremely safe, with features such as multiple airbags, cornering brake control, and an Anti-Brake System with Electronic Brake Distribution.

Mahindra XUV400: Dimensions

The 2023 XUV400 EV measures 4200mm in length, 1821mm in width, and 1634mm in height. A car's road presence is increased by larger exterior dimensions. The wheelbase length for the XUV400 EV is 2600 mm. While a shorter wheelbase makes a car more agile, a longer wheelbase makes it more stable at high speeds and provides more room for rear passengers.

Mahindra XUV400: Colours & Design

The XUV400 is Mahindra's first electric vehicle with the Copper twin peak logo. The eSUV will be available in two variants - XUV400 EL with a 39.4 kWh battery and XUV400 EC with a 34.5 kWh battery - and Five colour options - Arctic Blue, Everest White, Galaxy Grey, Napoli Black, and Infinity Blue with a dual-tone option of Satin Copper.

Mahindra XUV400: Exterior & Interior

The eXUV 400's overall Exterior silhouette design is similar to that of its petrol counterpart, the XUV 400. There is no doubt that the EV is based on the same platform as the XUV 400. The concept vehicle's redesigned front fascia featured a unique closed grille flanked by futuristic-looking headlights on both ends. However, the eXUV 400's side profile and rear profile are unmistakably similar to those of its petrol counterpart. Mahindra may also offer the EV with blue accents, as seen in the concept model.

The Interior of the eXUV 400 is expected to have the same appeal as the exterior of the XUV 400. The EV, on the other hand, could have a larger infotainment screen than the standard model's 7-inch unit. To accommodate the battery pack, minor changes to the floor panel are expected. This means that the vehicle's weight will increase; however, the concept vehicle's ground clearance did not appear to be compromised. Aside from that, the eXUV 400's overall cabin will not be an evolutionary leap over its petrol counterpart.

Mahindra XUV400: Battery and Range

The Mahindra XUV400 EL gets a 39.4 kWh lithium-ion battery pack and is claimed to have a range of 456 km on a single charge. Its entry-level EC variants have a 34.5 kWh battery pack and a range of 375 km per charge. The XUV400 is powered by a single electric motor with 148 bhp and 310 Nm of peak torque. It has a top speed of 150 kilometres/hr.

The precise technical details are still pending confirmation. However, Mahindra has stated that the electric SUV will be the first of its kind to use battery cells created specifically for Indian applications by Korean battery manufacturer LG Chem. The company and Mahindra have worked together to create cutting-edge lithium-ion battery technology.

Mahindra XUV400: Drive Modes

The drive modes on the XUV400 change the steering, throttle, and regen response. Fun, Fast, and Fearless are the names of the modes. Mahindra claims that the gamification of driving behaviours included in the vehicle will make it enjoyable to use the eSUV's full range. Along with meeting IP67 standards, the battery pack and motor for the vehicle are also dust- and waterproof.

Mahindra XUV400: Bookings & Deliveries

The all-electric XUV400 will be available for Booking on January 26th, 2023, with deliveries beginning in March 2023 for the XUV400 EL and during the Diwali festive season for the XUV400 EC. Customers can test drive the vehicle at their local Mahindra dealership.

34 cities will be covered by the launch's Phase 1: Ahmedabad, Surat, Jaipur, Mumbai MMR, Nasik, Verna (Goa), Pune, Nagpur, Bangalore, Chennai, Trivandrum, Cochin, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Delhi NCT, Kolkata, Dehradun, Coimbatore, Aurangabad, Bhubaneshwar, Kolhapur, Mysore, Mangalore, Vadodara, Patna.

Mahindra XUV400: Pros & Cons

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