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Mahindra XUV400 with Electric Sunroof leaked with Spy Shots

India’s homegrown automaker Mahindra seems to be determined to become one of the leading EV manufacturer companies. Mahindra has exposed total give electric SUV ideas in the last month. Rach concepts, one after another are a big blockbuster for car lovers. Recently, Mahindra collaborates with VW, which indicates an EV shower for the customers. The company wants to license its proprietary scalable MEB EV architecture.

One thing is true this partnership’s worth will be understood in 2023, or later. Now, Mahindra will not allow eating the EV market fruit alone by Tata via Nexon EV which has featured 85% of the 4W EV segment. Mahindra has launched their XUV400 Electric based on SsangYong Tivoli’s main dimensions of 4.2m. The latest spy shots have confirmed the presence of the sunroof.

Mahindra XUV400: Specifications

Last time, the teaser provides an overall concept of the XUV400 Electric front fascia. On looking at the teaser, it might be reduced instantly like the predecessor XUV300 Electric concept that had showcased at the 2020 Auto Expo. The car holds quite a familiar headlight, and also gets Bloomberg-shaped LED DRLs that are very nice.

In the teaser, the main highlight is the profile of XUV400. The car holds Ssangyong Tivoli’s exact length of 4.2m that had decreased to git a 4m constraint to become fit into the B-segment. The EVs don’t benefit from the hack anymore. The EV has its retained dimensions. Apart from its 4.2m length, XUV400 Electric comes with a much more proportionate and attractive look.

The mentioned lengths just permit Mahindra to provide a bigger boot that was the Achilles Heal of XUV300. The car also inherits 17” wheels from its predecessor XUV300. In XUV300 there were not any AC vents but they will be available in XUV400 Electric. The brand-new spy video from PowerStroke PS confirms the presence of the sunroof in the latest Electric XUV 400.

Mahindra’s XUV 400 follows the MEB platform from VW titled INGLO not going to offer with XUV400. All of the five EVs that have been unveiled by Mahindra on 15^th August will be on the latest platform. The new XUV400 Electric will get NMC cells originating from LG Chem and also considered to be superior to LFP cells that have been used on the tough rival Nexon EV Prime and Nexon EV Max.

We are assuming XUV 400 will have 150 bhp of power along with a 400 km claiming range, and 300 km of the real world range from 40-45 kWh battery pack. Mahindra is trying to give more features for the customers like large touchscreen infotainment with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay a sunroof, wireless phone charger, ADAS features, and also dual-zone climate control, 7 Airbags, and many more safety features.

Mahindra XUV400: Price

XUV400 may offer two battery pack options with Nexon EV. The EV could cost Rs 15-20 lakh(ex-sh) to compete against the current best selling EV i.e. Nexon. The maximum cost of Nexon EV is from Rs 18.34 lakh to Rs 19.84 lakh, while MG ZS starts from Rs. 21.99 lakh.

Read More: Mahindra XUV400 EV: Everything We Know about Mahindra’s New SUV

September 3, 2022
Mahindra XUV400 EV: Everything We Know about Mahindra’s New SUV

Mahindra seems like waiting to unveil its new plans in the EV segment in all of the domestic and international markets in the area. According to the company the born electric range is set to hit in 2025, now EV lovers can move towards XUV400 that has scheduled to hit on 8^th September 2022.

Apart from Mahindra’s electric SUVs that totally follow the latest INGLO platform, XUV400 is very needful as an electric version of the ICE-based XUV300. The new approach seems to be quite similar to Nexon WV has based on an ICE-based SUV.

There may be a question that arises among the enthusiasts what is the difference between XUV400, and XUV300, so one major difference is that XUV400 will come at 4.2 meters in length, while XUV300 has been measured at 3,995 mm.

The size is quite related to tax benefits as there are no taxes you have to pay for electric cars, which is the main reason XUV400 going to be extended at the max limits. On a longer range, the users may expect some roomy interiors and some possible larger boot space.

Mahindra XUV400: Teaser

As a tough competitor of the Nexon EV, and Nexon EV Max variant, XUV400 is also expected to get many of the segment-first attributes. Nexon EV recently showed its dominance in the passenger EV segment with a market share of more than 85% by capacity. XUV400 will become Mahindra’s first major EV product which reveals why it become so successful and become the most beneficial asset for the company.

By getting a good response, XUV400 will be very helpful to shape consumer perceptions and also have a positive impact on o the other the latest SUVs from Mahindra. The new SUV features a bronze logo, that has been showcased for the XUV7—electric version this month.

In the latest model, we will see some unique segments like a large touchscreen infotainment system. The EV will be powered by Mahindra’s AdrenoX connectively on the platform. As a reference, Nexon EV Max holds a 7.8-inch floating dash-top touchscreen infotainment developed by Harman. ADAS is another major feature, that’s going to be offered with the up specs variants of XUV400. Besides Nexon, in the EV market, another EV is MG ZS EV as Hyundai Kona EV that does not have ADAS features.

Mahindra XUV400: Price and Reveal

XUV400 will available with two battery pack options. The powertrains have been set to comprise a single electric motor that has sent power to the front wheels. The electric motor will be able to generate 150hp of max power. The range might be across 350-400 km quite comparable to the ARAI-certified 437 km of Nexon EV Max. Now, the standard Nexon EV has ARAI certified range of 312 km.

Mahindra XUV400 could cost Rs. 15 lakh to Rs. 20 lakh. If we compare it with Nexon EV Max that can range from Rs. 18.34 lakh to Rs. 19.84 lakh. The MG ZS EV and Kona Electric are also available for Rs 21.99 lakh and Rs 23.84 lakh.

Here is the teaser:

Read More: Mahindra had trademarked 9 new names of vehicles ahead of yesterday’s announcement

September 1, 2022
Mahindra’s upcoming XUV400 EV is launching on World EV Day

In just a week’s time, Mahindra’s first consumer electric vehicle XUV400 is launching as confirmed by the Indian automobile giant. Finally, Mahindra has teased the launch through a new YouTube channel called the Mahindra XUV400, a habit from its past where Mahindra makes separate channels for its cars, and confirmed the release date to be 8th September.

The New XUV400 EV is launching on World EV Day

So, next week eager Mahindra fans can have a look at the new XUV400 EV which is set to revolutionize the growing Indian EV industry. As per Mahindra’s fashion, they will tease and make the launch, soon enough open booking period, as its huge fanbase, it should get good pre-booking if its product is good.

Also, 8th September is World EV Day so, a new launch from Mahindra is expected and this new XUV400 will borrow a lot of similarities to the current XUV300. Previously they showcased the eXUV300 and we suspect this new EV will be based out of it, however, with important design improvements.

The new Mahindra logo is also here as the company teased the new front grill has a nice pattern to it and in a single glimpse you see the front fog lamps which give a total front look. However, in the dark, the structure of the car looks almost similar to the XUV300 but it will be interesting to see whether this EV will be based on the new INGLO platform or not.

To know more, keep an eye on our blog as we will bring more updates on this new XUV400 EV soon.

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September 1, 2022
Mahindra had trademarked 9 new names of vehicles ahead of yesterday’s announcement
Mahindra and Mahindra have registered a trademark for nearly eight names, all of them have the XUV tag and are followed by e1, e2, e3, e5, e7, e8, and e9. The automaker will be unveiling five new electric vehicle concepts tomorrow and this trademark could be related to those.

Few names of the Mahindra trademarks:

The latest teaser revealed by the automaker suggests that we will see four coupe-type SUVs and a full-sized SUV concept that will launch under the ‘Born Electric Vision’ sub-brand. All the models are conceptualized and developed at the brand’s Advanced Design Division in Europe in the UK. The EV range is also likely to score high on new technology.
The teaser suggested that we will get a dual-screen setup with customizable display screens for the instrument cluster. The EVs will all feature dual-zone climate control, ambient lighting for enhanced aesthetics, powered front seats, and smartphone connectivity as well.

Mahindra is expected to introduce an EV version of the XUV300 compact SUV in September this year. The eXUV400 will be the electric SUV in H1 of 2023. Apart from this, Mahindra has unveiled the Scorpio Classic which will be a counterpart alongside the Scorpio-N, the cost of the Classic version will surface on the 20th of August. The Classic iteration has a lot of upgrades, it comes with new features and a tweaked diesel powertrain with a manual gearbox.

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August 16, 2022
Mahindra announces 5 new Electric vehicles based on the brand new INGLO platform

Indian car giant Mahindra today unveiled its new state-of-the-art INGLO EV platform and five e-SUVs under two EV brands showcasing its vision for the future of electric mobility. While brand XUV will offer a range of products that builds upon the Mahindra legacy, the BE brand, with a new design language will target a new set of customers, the company said.

Anish Shah, MD & CEO, Mahindra Group, said, “Mahindra will offer customers future-ready technology, head-turning design, world-class products and the benefits of global partnerships. By 2027, we expect that a quarter of the SUVs we sell will be electric.”

Mahindra’s EV architecture INGLO

The company said its newly developed INGLO platform encapsulates progressive battery technology, platform architecture, brain power and human machine interface. Mahindra’s new INGLO EV platform is based on a modular electric skateboard that will underpin the homegrown manufacturer’s new range of EVs, which are set to arrive by the end of 2024. Interestingly, Mahindra also revealed that the platform will use Volkswagen’s modular electric drive matrix (MEB). Volkswagen’s future I.D. family models, which are currently being developed, are based on the new MEB components.

Mahindra’s 5 e-SUVs

Bringing alive the sport in electric SUVs, Mahindra unveiled two new brands, created specifically to house the company’s EV portfolio – Iconic brand XUV with the Twin Peak logo in Copper and the all-new electric-only brand called BE. The manifestation of these two brands have been showcased via five e-SUVs: the XUV.e8, XUV.e9, BE.05, BE.07 and BE.09. The first four are to be introduced between 2024 and 2026 beginning with the Indian market.

In terms of safety, Mahindra says that the cars based on the new platform would be able to secure a high score in the various NCAP programs – GNCAP, EuroNCAP and BNCAP. The company also stated that due attention has been given to active safety and the cars will have ADAS capabilities up to L2+ autonomy. In terms of features, the new e-SUVs are likely to get class-leading safety equipment, augmented reality-enabled heads-up display, edge-to-edge screen, 5G network capability and Over-The-Air updates among others.

The first SUV to be launched will be the XUV.e8 which will hit the road in December 2024. The SUV will be 4740 mm long, 1900 mm wide and 1760 mm tall, having a wheelbase of 2762 mm. It will take design inspiration from the XUV700 flagship SUV and will comes with an all-wheel-drive (AWD) system.

Then comes the XUV.e9 which will go on sale in 2025 and will be 4790 mm long, 1905 mm wide and 1690 mm tall, offering a wheelbase of 2775 mm. The SUV will boast of its coupe silhouette with a tapered roof, similar to what we saw on the Mahindra XUV500 Aero concept at Auto Expo 2016, but will share design cues with the XUV700 up to the B-pillar. Even this SUV will be offered in both RWD and AWD versions.

The BE05 will be 4370 meters in length, 1900 meters in width and 1635 meters in height, with a wheelbase of 2775 metres. Mahindra says it will be a Sports Electric Vehicle (SEV) and will feature a bold design inspired by racing that will be complemented with multi-sensory experiences. EV sales will start in 2025.

The BE.07 is scheduled to be launched in 2026 and will be 4565 m in length, 1900 m in width and 1660 m in height, and will have the same wheelbase of 2775 m as the BE.05. This will be a three-row family SUV which will be designed for long distance travel and will be versatile enough for city usage. The launch and technical details of the BE.09 is still to be known, but the company says that it will be a “head turning” grand tourer SUV with a chiseled design, dynamic roof and solid stance.

The company on Monday formally inaugurated its new design centre of excellence, Mahindra Advanced Design Europe (M.A.D.E) located at Oxfordshire in the U.K., which will serve as the design studio for its portfolio of EV products. Mahindra’s vision is to lead the electric mobility revolution in India by bringing authentic electric SUVs with cutting-edge technology, through the three key strategic pillars of Brand, Design and Technology.

August 16, 2022
Mahindra teases its Born Electric Cars Instrument Cluster via a video
Mahindra has been teasing its upcoming Born Electric Vision concept cars for a while now, going by the latest teaser that the automaker has released gives us some critical information about the technological advancements and the features that we will get to see in these electric cars. Take a look at the teaser released by the carmaker.

Mahindra Born Electric cars will debut on the 15th of August

The latest teaser reveals a speedometer on an HD instrument cluster display, the visualizations are extremely elegant while the speed is visible in bold white. The teaser also indicates the different drive modes that we will get to see in the upcoming EV. P, R, N, D, and S which translate to Park Reverse, Neutral, Drive, and Sport. These modes are seen highlighted in Mustard Yellow and the sport mode is the peak performance mode for all these cars.

Following the clip, we are taken to a different display that seems to be the infotainment system with the user’s mobile paired to it. It also shows the charging status of the device in a sophisticated way.
The rear wraparound LED lights give a modern look
The upcoming cars allow users to save their preferences
Mahindra has integrated an extremely attractive display
It goes on to show a title called Personalising with 4 total options, Adjusting Seat, Adjusting Climate, Setting Music Preferences, and Adjusting Ambient Color. This means that the cars not only have these features but it also automatically adapts to the right mode depending on the user profile.

The display quality is amazing on the TV inside the car, with 4 dedicated touchscreen buttons for browsing many, opening navigation, music, and messages. There are also 2 temperature indications on both sides for the dual-zone AC.

The teaser goes on to claim that users will get to experience multi-sensory features, with a total of 3 new SUV concepts, all in different styles, Mahindra has adopted a new design language with their upcoming cars as they have been conceptualized at the Mahindra Advanced Design Studio in the UK. Pratap Bose was entrusted as the lead in this project.

Join us on our journey to an electrifying future. Witness a reimagined world of endless possibilities starting August 15, 2022.https://t.co/I68vD6QTcj pic.twitter.com/l0e15EJMRp
— Mahindra Electric SUVs (@mahindraesuvs) July 22, 2022

The signature LED lights shift one’s attention to the front with a rather dominating look. On the rear, we see wraparound LEDs which seem to be the norm in electric cars. Mahindra’s upcoming launch will feature a big SUV coupe, a crossover edition, and a regular SUV. They will all debut on the 15th of August to mark 75 years of India achieving independence.

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August 9, 2022
Mahindra’s Bolero pick-up Electric vehicle teaser out before launch
Mahindra appears to be expanding its electric vehicle portfolio in the commercial vehicle segment, as it has just revealed a teaser giving us a peek into its next electric vehicle. It appears to be designed for commercial purposes and looking at the design, the vehicle appears to be the electric version of the Mahindra Bolero pick-up, one of the best-selling trucks in the country.

Mahindra will be launching its new electric car range on the 15th of August:

The upcoming teaser features the tagline, ‘the future of pick-ups,’ apart from the minor design highlights, there is no information with respect to the battery capacity or other specifications. This new vehicle will have blue accents on the interiors and exteriors.

The new EV will have two seats, a ladder on the frame chassis, and load-carrying capacity like the existing version. The upcoming Bolero has a range of 140-150 KM on a single charge, the new range will be apt for intra-city logistics, for long-distance transportation runs, and the diesel variant will always be the best.

Mahindra is looking to increase the popularity of electric mobility in the commercial vehicle space which does not have as many options as of now. The pickup truck will create a new segment, one that has immense potential in the future.

Mahindra Bolero PikUp diesel variant

The only two other commercial EVs are the Tata Ace Electric, Tata Ultra, and the 7 electric. The carmaker has also announced that it will be launching a total of 5 new electric vehicles on the 75th Independence Day. All of these are electric SUV concepts, four out of them fall under the SUV coupe category. The band will also be launching the XUV400 eclectic SUV which will be the electric version of the XUV300.

Mahindra ranks second in the commercial vehicle segment and just in June of this year, the brand sold 15,950 units of commercial vehicles which gives it a 23.56 percent market share in India.

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August 4, 2022
Maruti and Toyota post strong growth in Automotive sector for July 2022

Investors in the automotive industry can now finally rejoice because Tata Motors experienced a slight sequential dip, while Toyota, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Maruti Suzuki all recorded strong financial results. Nearly two-thirds of India’s four-wheeler sales in July were collectively accounted for by these automakers.

Most auto manufacturers reported good sales growth in July after facing rising commodity prices and fuel price shocks, with Kia and MG Motor posting declines of 8% and 11%, respectively, from June.

Credit: business insider

Given that roughly one in every two cars sold in July belongs to Maruti, the company’s sales figures are even more astonishing. The majority of Maruti sales, or close to half, were in the compact segment. Automobiles like the Baleno, WagonR, Swift, Dzire, and others are included in this class.

The Alto and S-Presso in the compact sector, as well as the Brezza, Ertgia, S-Cross, and XL6, remained in high demand during the month.

Toyota, the largest manufacturer of automobiles in Japan, had its best month ever, with sales that were up 50% from July 2021.

Its most popular vehicles throughout the month were the Innova Crysta, Fortuner, and Glanza. In the future months, the carmaker might achieve even greater results thanks to the Ryder.

Credit: business insider

Tata Motors passed the 4,000 unit threshold in the segment thanks to the introduction of the long-range Nexon EV, known as the Nexon EV Max, as well as the growing popularity of EVs.

However, as a whole, Tata’s July sales are slightly down by 1%, mostly as a result of a decline in its sales of commercial vehicles.

Bajaj and TVS, two-wheeler manufacturers, both reported minor sequential growth; however, Bajaj had a year-over-year loss due to a decline in exports.

The cheap CT100, Platina, and the Pulsar remained to be Bajaj’s top-selling models.

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August 3, 2022
Mahindra open to investing in EV battery cell maker, says CEO

India’s Mahindra & Mahindra could consider investing in a battery-cell company to meet future electrification needs, its CEO said, after the company raised funds for its new electric vehicle (EV) unit at a $9.1 billion valuation.

Mahindra on Thursday raised $250 million from British International Investment for the unit and is exploring a partnership with Volkswagen AG to source such EV components as batteries and motors.

While the Volkswagen deal would meet Mahindra’s “short to medium term” battery needs, Mahindra CEO Anish Shah said the company was open to looking at some sort of “investment with a global leader” in the battery-cell space if it needed to secure future supplies.

“Our intent is not to get into (manufacturing) batteries,” Shah said in an interview. “There are people who do it very well. We can partner with them; we could be a co-investor in some form. We don’t need to own it and run it.” Mahindra plans to launch five electric sport-utility vehicles (SUVs) over the next few years. These models are expected to contribute up to 30%, or about 200,000 units, of its total annual SUV sales by March 2027.

Automakers are also wary of situations like the pandemic semiconductor shortage that lead to production stoppages. Many companies still face order backlogs because of supply problems. “To counter new entrants, existing players are using leading-edge technologies to have improved battery, superior IVI system, and higher levels of ADAS in their EV models as major selling points,” Mandal added.

Mahindra’s plans come as Indian firms search to capitalise on billions of {dollars} price of incentives being supplied by the federal government to construct EVs, a part of a coverage to satisfy nationwide local weather change and carbon discount objectives.

India’s EV market, dominated by native carmaker Tata Motors, represents only one per cent of the nation’s annual gross sales of about 3 million automobiles. The federal government needs this to develop to 30 per cent by 2030.

July 12, 2022
Mahindra XUV 400 Electric SUV launch timeline out:
Mahindra will be launching the all-electric version of the XUV300. The automaker will be launching the XUV400 EV in September of this year and the brand has revealed that it has received a massive amount of Rs. 1,925 crores from British International Investments for a new electric vehicle company. The new company from Mahindra is valued at nearly 9 billion dollars and its debut product will be the XUV 400 EV.

Mahindra XUV400 EV will be pitted against the TATA Nexon EV:

The XUV 300 is a little under 4 meters in length for availing excise duty benefits, the 400 is expected to be a bit longer and will measure in at 4.2 meters. This is largely due because the government does not have as many excise benefits based on the length of electric cars.

Given the XUV400 is larger, it will be more comfortable and spacious than the Nexon EV. This will lead the new car to compete against the Kona, MG eZS, and other cars. The car will be priced at Rs. 15 lakhs and will offer a range of 375 KM for the top-tier variant while the lower-end variants will offer 250-300 KM of range per charge.

Mahindra XUV 400

The XUV400 will arrive with a similar set of features as the XUV300 and a bunch of other cars like the KUV100, electric versions of the XUV700, and the Thar could also be rolled out from the new EV company.

The Indian automaker has had a big head start over Tata Motors and other car makers in India when it came to EVs but the carmaker did not take much advantage of it until now. The latest electric company, valued at a 9 billion dollar valuation will drive the automaker’s EV blitz.

Similar to Mahindra, TATA Motors will hive off its electric vehicle business, in October 2021, TPG will commit a billion dollars into TATA’s business at a valuation of over 9,000 crores. This competition will benefit the customers immensely.

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July 10, 2022