Mahindra has taken the wraps off its all-electric XUV400, which is predicated on the compact XUV300 SUV. The XUV400 is just not Mahindra’s first EV, however it’s actually the primary of Mahindra’s upcoming EV onslaught that will even embrace the XUV.e and BE vary from 2024 onwards.

The XUV400 will begin reaching showrooms for take a look at drives from December 2022 onwards, adopted by the opening of bookings, value announcement and deliveries in January 2023.  

• XUV400 EV attracts design inspiration from eXUV300 idea
• Measures 205mm longer than the XUV300 it’s based mostly on
• Gets 39.4kWh battery pack with a 150hp electrical motor

Mahindra XUV400 EV: powertrain, vary and charging

Replacing the petrol and diesel engines of the XUV300, the XUV400 will get a 39.4kWh battery pack. It’s powered by a front-axle mounted electrical motor that produces 150hp and 310Nm of peak torque. The firm claims the XUV400 can dash from 0-100kph in 8.3 seconds, making it the quickest in its class. It has a top-speed of 150kph.  

Mahindra claims a variety of 456km on a single cost as per Indian driving cycle (MIDC). When plugged right into a 50kW DC quick charger, the batteries may be charged from 0-80 % inside 50 minutes. When charged through a 7.2 kW/32A outlet, it takes 6 hours half-hour for 0-One hundred pc cost whereas the identical is achieved in 13 hours when utilizing a regular 3.3 kW/16A home socket.

The XUV400 additionally options three driving modes – Fun, Fast and Fearless – that adjusts the steering and throttle response in addition to the extent of regenarative braking. Mahindra claims that the XUV400 is able to single pedal driving the place the regenarative braking takes care of the deceleration. 

Mahindra XUV400 EV: exterior design

The XUV400 has a wheelbase of two,600mm which is similar to the XUV300, however measuring 4200mm in size, it’s 205mm longer than the latter, courtesy of a redesigned rear finish. This is as a result of EVs don’t get any tax advantages for being underneath 4 meters in contrast to ICE autos, which is why Mahindra was free to increase the size of the XUV, which finally additionally offers it higher proportions.

The XUV400, for probably the most half, appears to be like just like its ICE-powered sibling, however will get some EV particular touches which can be clearly impressed by the eXUV300 idea showcased at 2020 Auto Expo.

The greatest updates are to the entrance fascia the place the XUV400 will get a brand new closed-off grille with arrowhead-shaped inserts and the ‘Twin Peaks’ brand within the centre, each completed in bronze. And whereas the headlamp unit is just like the XUV300, the LED Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) are solely confined to the primary cluster and don’t drop right down to the bumper beneath. Instead, the bumper will get new bronze garnishes across the fake fog lamp housings which can be a lot bigger right here on the XUV400. The bumper additionally options distinguished creases that’s made to appear like an X and a narrowed down central air consumption.

In profile too, the XUV400 appears to be like largely just like the XUV300, retaining the same glass home and character traces over the rear quarter. The 16-inch alloy wheels are once more similar to the XUV300.  At the rear, the taillights function new detailing with arrowhead-shaped inserts however the general design of the tail gate and even the rear bumper are once more similar to that of the XUV300. 

The XUV400 can be supplied in 5 color choices – Arctic Blue, Everest White, Galaxy Grey, Napoli Black and Infinity Blue – with the choice of a contrasting roof completed in copper. 

Mahindra XUV400 EV: inside and options

On the within, the general dashboard design of the XUV400 is fairly just like its ICE counterpart. However, in comparison with the lighter colors seen on the XUV300, the XUV400 sees an all-black inside with bronze highlights across the AC vents and a few switchgear. There are new gloss black inserts on the dashboard and steering wheel, the latter additionally that includes the brand new Twin Peaks brand completed in bronze.  

All the switchgear, the analog instrument cluster with digital MID and even the 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system is shared with the XUV300, though it now runs Mahindra’s AdrenoX infotainment software program. The centre console, nonetheless, sees an replace with a newly designed drive selector changing the normal gear lever. 

In phrases of options, the XUV400 carries over all tools that is already supplied on the XUV300 after which some extra. That consists of dual-zone local weather management, single-pane sunroof, cruise management, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and related car expertise with over-the-air updates. Safety options embrace six airbags, disc brakes for all 4 wheels, IP67 score for the battery pack and ISOFIX anchorages. 

The XUV400 is meant as a direct rival to the Tata Nexon EV – Nexon EV Max to be extra particular – which it intently matches by way of specs. 

What are your first impression of the XUV400 and do you assume it will likely be a formidable problem to the Nexon EV? Let us know within the feedback beneath. 

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