The company also recently unveiled its upcoming five electric SUV concepts based on Mahindra’s new inglo EV Platform. Models based on these concepts will be sold through two sub-brands, XUV.e and BE. The XUV.e range will include the XUV.e8 (electric XUV700) and XUV.e9 coupe SUVs and the BE model lineup will include the BE.05, BE.07 and BE.09.
Mahindra is all set to unveil the new XUV 400 On September 8 and now the last test mules of the SUV have been spotted on the Indian roads. The latest spy shots reveal the more detailed design of the SUV.
Talking about the exterior design of the SUV, the teaser makes it clear that the XUV400 will be an electrified version of the XUV300 SUV. The 400 gets a close-off front grille with X-patterned bronze, black design and new Twin Peaks logo which is also finished in bronze. It also gets newly designed headlamps with integrated DRLs.
The front end looks similar to the eXUV300 concept that was showcased at the 2020 Delhi Auto Expo. At the rear, the SUV is expected to borrow design elements from the SsangYong Tivoli with new wraparound tail lamps.
The latest spy shots of the SUV reveal the electric sunroof design which looks similar to the XUV300 and it seems Mahindra has carried forward the sunroof from the XUV300 electric concept that was showcased at the AutoExpo. The chassis used to build it is not the MEB EV platform shared with VW. Mahindra has tied up with VW for this MEB EV architecture to develop electric cars in the future.
Talking about the expected features, the XUV 400 will get an 8-inch infotainment system with connected car tech, digital instrumental cluster, aerodynamically designed 17-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone climate control system, rain sensing wipers. With auto headlamps, Type-C charging outlet and much more.
It is expected to get safety features like 6-airbags, ABS with EBD, all-four disc brakes and cornering brake control.
Coming to the powertrain and battery, the XUV 400 is expected to be powered by a single front-wheel-drive electric motor that produces 130 bhp. The electric motor is expected to draw its power from a 40 kWh battery pack, which is capable of delivering a range of 400 km on a single charge. It is also expected that Mahindra may offer the XUV 400 with two battery pack options. The exact technical specifications are yet to be confirmed.
Mahindra XUV 400 Electric The SUV is expected to be priced from Rs 15-20 lakh (ex-showroom). When launched, the electric SUV will compete Tata Nexon EVMG ZS EV and Hyundai Kona Electric.
Stay tuned to TOI Auto for more updates on the Mahindra XUV400 electric SUV.
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