Thanks to its price, the Mahindra XUV500 is a strong contender for the title of the cheapest 7-seat SUV on the market

The new Mahindra XUV500 aims to be the cheapest 7-seat SUV of 2021, and it does so just a few days after the year has begun. With a clear statement of intent, the Indian brand is launching in the Spanish market a vehicle that, with its nearly 4.6 metres in length (4.58 to be more precise), offers homologated space for up to the aforementioned and possible 7 occupants.

To move this high-occupancy ‘low cost’ SUV, the 2021 Mahindra XUV500 is equipped with a diesel engine, a 2.2-litre unit that delivers a modest 140 CV and a moderate torque of 330 Nm, which sends its power either to all four wheels in the 4×4 version or to the two front wheels in the 4×2. In either case, the manufacturer quotes a homologated diesel consumption of 8.1 litres per 100 kilometres.

Among the most notable technical novelties of this cheap SUV with up to 7 seats is the incorporation of independent front-axle suspension and a new Multilink system on the rear anti-roll bar. In addition, this new Mahindra XUV500 features engine mounts different from those of the previous generation, in order to improve comfort by reducing vibrations and the noise generated by the engine.

Range and price of the Mahindra XUV500

As regards comfort, interior space and onboard enjoyment, while differentiating its three trim levels available for the Mahindra XUV500, the Indian manufacturer organises the equipment grades as follows:

• New Mahindra XUV500 W6: includes hill descent and hill ascent control, cruise control with steering-wheel controls, tyre pressure sensor, parking sensor, 17-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone climate control, sporty instrument panel…
• New Mahindra XUV500 W8: adds a seven-inch touchscreen, navigation, rear-view camera, leather upholstery and fog lights.
• New Mahindra XUV500 W10: also features an electric sunroof and aluminium details such as door sill plates with the illuminated model emblem.

The price of the new Mahindra XUV500 starts at 20,343 euros for the grade marketed as W6, rising to 22,833 for the W8 and reaching 24,123 for the top-of-the-range W10. These prices apply to the FWD versions, while the AWD versions cost just under 3,000 euros more than the RRP indicated above.