Mahindra XUV 500

 XUV 500

The first SUV ever to be built by Mahindra and Mahindra for international markets, the performance capabilities of a truly exceptional Sports Utility Vehicle ever to be introduced in India.

Chassis

The SUV features independent suspension with McPherson type with anti-roll bar to the front and Multilink type with anti-roll bar to the rear.
It is fitted with 17-inch wheels with 235/65 tyres and has a tuning circle radius of 5.6 m. 
Performance
The XUV500 can accelerate 0-60 KMPH in 5.4 seconds and 0-100 KMPH in 12.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 175 kmph. Its fuel economy is 15.1 KM per Litre (as per ARAI test), and has a 70 litres fuel tank.
 Models
The XUV500 is powered by a 2.2 litre (2179 cc) "mHawk" turbo diesel engine similar to the one in the Mahindra Scorpio. It develops 140 bhp (104 kW; 142 PS) @ 3750 rpm and torque of 330 N·m (243 lb·ft) @1600-2800 rpm and is mated to a new 6-speed manual gearbox developed by Ricardo.
The XUV500 is launched in two versions sharing the same engine; the W6 in two-wheel drive only and the W8 which can be specified in two- or four-wheel drive. The W6 includes a 6-inch monochrome infotainment display, two airbags, ABS with electronic brake-force Distribution (EBD), disc brakes on all wheels. The W8 adds GPS navigation, six airbags, a touch screen, Electronic stability program (ESP) with rollover mitigation, Hill Hold and Hill Descent control, alloy wheels, and leather upholstery