Mahindra XEV 9e - Which is the Best Variant To Buy?

Mahindra & Mahindra’s first born electric SUVs – BE 6 and XEV 9e - finally gone on sale with their complete price reveal a few days ago. Bookings for these EVs will start form 14th February, and deliveries of the top-end Pack Three variants are slated to begin from mid-March, followed by the Pack Three Select, Pack Two and Pack One. We have already analysed the most value-for-money variant of the Mahindra BE 6 in our previous thread. Now, take a look which variant of the Mahindra XEV 9e is the most sensible choice.

Specifications and Running Cost

Dimensions

Mahindra XEV 9e Pack One

Price - Rs 21.90 lakh
Battery - 59kWh
Range - 542km
 

• LED auto headlamps with connected DRLs
• Connected LED taillamps
• 19-inch wheels with covers
• Body-coloured flush door handles
• ORVM-mounted turn indicators
• Fabric seat upholstery 
• Height-adjustable driver seat with adjustable seatbelt
• Cooled console storage 
• 60:40 split in rear seats with multi-step recline
• Drive modes 
• Cruise control
• Cabin precooling
• Cooled glove box
• Tilt and telescopic steering adjust
• Keyless entry and go
• Front and rear 65W Type C ports
• Push button start
• Auto AC with rear vents 
• Multi-step regeneration 
• Virtual engine sounds
• Variable ratio power steering
• Multiple drive modes
• Triple 12.3-inch screen system
• Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
• Connected car tech
• OTA updates
• Built-in Amazon Alexa
• 4 speakers and  2 tweeters 
• Auto climate control and rear AC vents
• 6 airbags 
• Driver drowsiness detection
• Electronic parking brake (EPB)
• Brake-by-wire tech
• Rear disc brakes
• Rear parking sensors 
• Rear camera 
• Auto headlights and wipers
• Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
• 150-litre frunk

Verdict: The entry-level Pack One variant covers most of the must-have features along with some advanced goodies including connected car tech, OTA updates, wireless smartphone support, all digital instrument cluster, built-in Amazon Alexa and more. However, it misses out on the power driver seat, front parking sensors, 360 degree camera, rear window curtains, rear defogger, keyless entry, TPMS and parcel tray. With a price tag of Rs 21.90 lakh, the base variant of the XEV 9e offers a decent value for money. However, we recommend upgrading to a higher variant to access features such as alloys and glass roof.

Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Two

Price - Rs 24.90 lakh
Battery - 59kWh
Range - 542km
 

• 19-inch alloy wheels 
• Sequential turn indicators
• Front fog lamps with cornering function
• Powered ORVMs
• Fixed panoramic glass roof
• Leatherette seat upholstery
• Leatherette steering wheel
• Auto dimming interior rear view mirror
• Wireless phone charging 
• Dual-zone auto AC
• 6-way adjustable powered driver seat with 2-way manual lumbar adjust
• Auto fold ORVMs with auto tilt on reverse
• Dual zone climate control
• Auto-dimming IRVM
• 16-speaker Harman Kardon system with Dolby Atmos
• Rear sear mounts for external devices
• Tonneau cover in boot
• Adaptive cruise control
• Level 2 advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) with 1 radar and 1 camera
• Tyre pressure monitoring system with individual tyres  
• Front parking sensors
• Auto windshield defogger

Verdict: The Pack Two trim, with its number of value-added features, offers excellent value for money and enhances the overall ownership experience. It is priced nearly Rs 3 lakh than the base variant, making it our highly recommended option. However, if you looking for a more premium experience, we suggest you to go for the higher trim.

Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Three Select

Price - Rs 27.90 lakh
Battery - 59kWh
Range - 542km
   

• Rear window sunshade 
• Front ventilated seats 
• Keyless entry 
• Auto parking 
• One touch driver powered window 
• Gesture-operated powered tailgate
• Powered flush door handles
• Qualcomm 8295 Snapdragon chipset with 24GB RAM and 128GB storage
• Video Calling 
• Selfie camera 
• Auto park assist function
• Dual wireless phone charger
• Front ventilated seats
• Boss mode to adjust front passenger seat
• One touch driver's side power window
• Keyless entry
• 360-degree camera with live recording
• Blind spot monitor
• Seven airbags

Verdict: The Pack Three provides you access to nearly all advanced and functional features of the electric SUV. However, it is only available only with the smaller 59kWh battery pack. You need to stretch you budget further to own it.

Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Three

Price - Rs 30.50 lakh
Battery - 79kWh
Range - 656km

• Ambient lighting 
• Puddle lamps 
• Augmented reality heads-up display
• Level 2 ADAS with 5 radars and 1 camera
• Front and rear cross traffic alert
• Auto lane change and lane keep assist

Verdict: The top-end Pack Three is the only variant available with the bigger 79kWh battery pack. If you want to take advantage of XEV 9e’s premium quotient to the fullest, the Pack Three trim is a right choice for you. Though, this premium experience comes at a cost of Rs 30.50 lakh.

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