Mahindra XUV400 Revealed in India

Ahead of the World EV day, Mahindra and Mahindra has launched its first new EV, XUV400 in India. Based on the XUV300, the new EV SUV gets refreshed styling along with modification to the platform to accommodate the new powertrain.

Mahindra XUV400: Powertrain

The four-wheeler is available with a 39.5 kW battery that offers a range of 456 kilometres. The car comes powered by a single motor unit producing a peak power of 110 kW (147 bhp) and 310 Nm of torque driving the front wheels. The car get three drive modes: Fun, Fast and Fearless, that alters the driving characteristics of the SUV to enhance range and driving pleasure. 0-100 kmpl is achieved in under 8.3 seconds while the charging range is set at 0-80 percent in 50 minutes. In addition, the company has also provided the four-wheeler with Lively mode, the utilises regenerative braking to emphasise single pedal driving.

Mahindra XUV400: Exterior Styling

Differentiating the EV from its ICE counterpart, Mahindra has given the XUV400 distinctive EV touches. While the overall silhouette is identical to the current model, the exterior design resembles the eXUV300 concept shown at the 2020 Delhi Auto expo. The front grille has been blocked off with a plastic piece that gets the new ‘Electrified Twin Peaks’ logo and new X-patterned bronze, black design. Towards the side we get to see a new aero design wheels that help enhance the efficiency of the EV. Moving to the rear, the design stays same as the XUV300. Signifying its electric underpinnings, copper accents flow all around the SUV.

The biggest difference will be the extension of the chassis to 4.2 metres that helps in accommodating the new batteries along with a 2600 Nm wheelbase that liberates more space on the inside.

Mahindra XUV400: Interior Design

On the inside, the XUV400’s dashboard design remains identical to the XUV300, but get updated equipment and colour theme. The cabin is finished in all-back with satin copper accents and features an updated system that has specific readouts for EV driving data. As a car from 2022, the car also gets 60+ connected car technology and OTA updates. Expect for this the EV borrows all the features from the top-of-the-line XUV300.

Mahindra XUV400: Interior Design

Mahindra has put together a new road map for the XUV400 launch. The company wants to create a fun fest for customers in October and November were they can experience the car in the flesh. Then the brand will present the EV to the media followed by test drives and showroom display. Eventually in January 2023, Mahindra and Mahindra will launch the product and reveal its price to the public. The launch is expected to happen at the 2023 Delhi Auto Expo.

XUV400 launch.