Mahindra XUV500 2020-2021

Mahindra XUV500 is a 7-seater SUV that made its debut back in 2011. The XUV500has a ‘cheetah inspired’ design and a robust monocoque chassis that can withstand tough conditions. In fact, it is even the first monocoque chassis-based vehicle the homegrown UV-specialist has ever produced.

While other products from the brand were deemed to have a decent success rate, the production of XUV500 was soon hailed as a significant milestone by the company. The popularity of the SUV grew to a point where M&M had to present numerous ads in leading dailies requesting customers to not book one. The company was not able to manufacture enough SUVs to meet the demand. Such was the extent of popularity the XUV500 had among SUV enthusiasts. 

The reason for the boom in interest is the plethora of features and the unique design the SUV offered. Even after a decade, the XUV500 stands strong in terms of sales. Currently, the XUV500 is sold at an approx price range of Rs.15.56 lakh to Rs.20.07 lakh ex-showroom. It gets a 2.2-litre diesel engine that churns out 155 PS and 360 Nm, while it locks horns with the likes of Jeep Compass, Hyundai Tucson, Toyota Innova Crysta, MG Hector, and the Hyundai Alcazar.