2018 Mahindra XUV500 Spotted Testing With New Headlamps , II 2018 Mahindra XUV500 Facelift Spy Images Reveal New Headlights & Front Design , II More images: Mahindra XUV500 facelift
Mahindra has been continuously testing the new Mahindra XUV500 2018 facelift in India. The car is expected to be showcased at the Auto Expo 2018 and should be launched by mid next year. Ahead of its launch in India, the 2018 Mahindra XUV500 has been spied testing, which partially reveals its front design and new headlamps assembly. That said, the overall design silhouette of the SUV will remain largely similar to the current-generation model. Also Read: 2018 Mahindra XUV500 Spotted Testing Again; India Debut Likely Next Year at Auto Expo
According to the spy images, the Mahindra XUV500 facelift comes equipped with new double barrel projector headlamps that have been done away with the S-shaped LED daytime running lights. However, previous test mules came with the same headlamps that are available on the current model. The facelift model will also get a new grille with multiple horizontal slats. The XUV500 facelift is also expected to get redesigned rear profile and new alloy wheels. Read More: Mahindra XUV500 Petrol AT Variant Launched in India; Priced at INR 15.49 Lakh
The Mahindra XUV500 facelift is expected to get an updated 2.2-litre mHawk diesel engine that will produce 170 BHP of maximum power and around 400 Nm of peak torque. Currently, this engine produces 138 BHP of power and 330 Nm of peak torque. Transmission options will include the same 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic gearbox options. Mahindra recently launched the petrol variant that is powered by a 2.2-litre mHawk petrol engine producing 140 BHP of power and 320 Nm of torque, mated to a 6-speed AT.
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2018 Mahindra XUV500 is also expected to get a redesigned tailgate
The rear portion of the updated Mahindra XUV500 remains largely similar to the outgoing model, especially the vertically stacked taillamps. Although it does look like the rear bumper will also receive an update. Other exterior changes we expect to see include a new set of alloy wheels, revised cladding, and a restyling tailgate. The cabin is expected to largely remain unchanged apart from the additional features like a new touchscreen infotainment display, automatic climate control and rear parking camera among others.
Under the hood, the Mahindra XUV500 for 2018 will continue to come with the 2.2-litre mHawk diesel engine, which is expected to come with an increased amount power output of up to 170 bhp and peak torque close to 400 Nm. That's a substantial upgrade over the current 140 bhp and 330 Nm setup. The petrol engine is expected to remain unchanged, belting out 140 bhp and also develops the same peak torque at 320 Nm. Transmission option includes a 6-speed manual gearbox and an Aisin-sourced 6-speed automatic torque converter.
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