New Mahindra SUV for 2011 - Pics on Pg. 109 UPDATE XUV500 launched at 10.8 lakhs

vibhu_f430 · 24th February 2009, 23:35

This happened outside my collage yesterday ,

Definitely a mahindra,

1) Had scorpio steering wheel, tail lamps , appart from that the center console was totally new !

2) Had rear AC vents on the B-pillar ! Something like the merc-E class ..

3) Had auto climate control !

4) Quality of plastics was bad , but this is pre-production unit , So cannot comment ..

5) Had center arm-rest, No 3rd row setes , Car was really wide and looked spacious .

The car hit a TVS-50 at high speed from the back , pillion rider injured very badly, the driver was pulled out and beaten up before police arrived

!

Could not get very close to the car, cops all over the place.

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Cheers !

14000rpm · 24th February 2009, 23:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by vibhu_f430

This happened outside my collage yesterday ,

Definitely a mahindra,

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now that is some 'unwanted' publicity for a good looking new car.

badboyscad · 24th February 2009, 23:42

Good to see more pics, vibhu. I guess you study at srm.

. Too bad it met with an accident long before its launch, hehehe.

KSM-Vtec · 24th February 2009, 23:45

bad news...the suv has bad breaking for sure.

vibhu_f430 · 24th February 2009, 23:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by badboyscad

Good to see more pics, vibhu. I guess you study at srm.

. Too bad it met with an accident long before its launch, hehehe.

Ya man , study at SRM .B.tech auto

Quote:

Originally Posted by KSM-Vtec

bad news...the suv has bad breaking for sure.

Dont know actually , there were no skid marks , so the wheels did not lock up ,, which can mean 2 things-

1) ABS

2) Driver dnt break hard enough :-( !

kb100 · 25th February 2009, 00:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by vibhu_f430

which can mean 2 things-

1) ABS

2) Driver dnt break hard enough :-( !

OR stoopid TVS-50!! Those things are a designated hazard in this part of the world! Most people will be shocked with what they put a poor TVS-50 thru in TN!

badboyscad · 25th February 2009, 00:41

Here is a quick rough outline sketch that i made from one of vibhu's pics.

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nickatnite · 25th February 2009, 01:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by badboyscad

Here is a quick rough outline sketch that i made from one of vibhu's pics.

Attachment 104742

Nice sketch. Looks like a prototype of the next gen Scorpio?.

Nitin · 25th February 2009, 01:13

Thats a bad start to things. The wheels do look big, and the interiors aren't bad either. Lets hope the cheap plastics and odd rear end don't make it to the production line for this one!

4x4addict · 25th February 2009, 02:02

Feel bad for the bloke on the TVS-50 but he courageously threw himself in the front of this giant SUV to confirm to auto fans that this is indeed a Mahindra. We should for ever be greatful to the two brave souls on that TVS-50. If not for them, we wouldn't have got the second set of pics to confirm the origins of this prototype..

Mpower · 25th February 2009, 02:54

Who knows, maybe it was a brake failure! These cars are very crude prototypes and in developed countries they usually drive only in proving grounds till the final prototype stage for safety. This thing is not even homologated

Notice that the car is not wearing a front bumper or fascia which would protect pedestrians with its soft surfaces. Instead it has sharp pipes sticking out like a weapon.

canonball · 25th February 2009, 11:53

Hey badboy that illustration looks good but I bet the car is more sounded than what the camofluge may show, I would round of the rear at the c pillar this one is alongst the lines of an M class merc sure going to be one hot SUV.

breezydrive · 25th February 2009, 12:15

The dash & driver's seat look much better than any of mahindras!

vineethvazhayil · 25th February 2009, 12:23

Poor TVS guy, got hit by a prototype! Guess the TVS's are a constant hazard anywhere in TN.

tanwaramit · 25th February 2009, 12:32

Impressive find again. Nice looks. Nice Photoshop job.

I guess, Mahindra is getting ready for competing with Fortuner and other biggies in that space (Captiva, CRV, Endeavour etc)

Due recognition to those courageous people who did their best for us to see the car, even if it meant to play with their lives.

Mahindra guys would be observing this thread now for sure.

24th February 2009, 23:35	#91
vibhu_f430 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: chennai Posts: 208 Thanked: 89 Times	This happened outside my collage yesterday , Definitely a mahindra, 1) Had scorpio steering wheel, tail lamps , appart from that the center console was totally new ! 2) Had rear AC vents on the B-pillar ! Something like the merc-E class .. 3) Had auto climate control ! 4) Quality of plastics was bad , but this is pre-production unit , So cannot comment .. 5) Had center arm-rest, No 3rd row setes , Car was really wide and looked spacious . The car hit a TVS-50 at high speed from the back , pillion rider injured very badly, the driver was pulled out and beaten up before police arrived ! Could not get very close to the car, cops all over the place. Cheers ! Last edited by Rehaan : 25th February 2009 at 01:29. Reason: Pics have been watermarked. Thanks!
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24th February 2009, 23:42	#93
badboyscad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TN Posts: 1,511 Thanked: 483 Times View My Garage	Good to see more pics, vibhu. I guess you study at srm.. Too bad it met with an accident long before its launch, hehehe.
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24th February 2009, 23:45	#94
KSM-Vtec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MH-02-India-Bombay-Bandra Posts: 1,561 Thanked: 447 Times View My Garage	bad news...the suv has bad breaking for sure.
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25th February 2009, 00:41	#97
badboyscad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TN Posts: 1,511 Thanked: 483 Times View My Garage	Here is a quick rough outline sketch that i made from one of vibhu's pics.
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25th February 2009, 01:13	#99
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 22 Times View My Garage	Thats a bad start to things. The wheels do look big, and the interiors aren't bad either. Lets hope the cheap plastics and odd rear end don't make it to the production line for this one!
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25th February 2009, 02:02	#100
4x4addict Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 4,497 Thanked: 4,651 Times View My Garage	Feel bad for the bloke on the TVS-50 but he courageously threw himself in the front of this giant SUV to confirm to auto fans that this is indeed a Mahindra. We should for ever be greatful to the two brave souls on that TVS-50. If not for them, we wouldn't have got the second set of pics to confirm the origins of this prototype..
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25th February 2009, 02:54	#101
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,397 Thanked: 1,735 Times View My Garage	Who knows, maybe it was a brake failure! These cars are very crude prototypes and in developed countries they usually drive only in proving grounds till the final prototype stage for safety. This thing is not even homologated Notice that the car is not wearing a front bumper or fascia which would protect pedestrians with its soft surfaces. Instead it has sharp pipes sticking out like a weapon.
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25th February 2009, 11:53	#102
canonball Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 206 Times View My Garage	Hey badboy that illustration looks good but I bet the car is more sounded than what the camofluge may show, I would round of the rear at the c pillar this one is alongst the lines of an M class merc sure going to be one hot SUV.
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25th February 2009, 12:15	#103
breezydrive BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NOIDA Posts: 752 Thanked: 131 Times View My Garage	The dash & driver's seat look much better than any of mahindras! Last edited by Rehaan : 17th March 2009 at 10:51.
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25th February 2009, 12:23	#104
vineethvazhayil Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,514 Thanked: 459 Times View My Garage	Poor TVS guy, got hit by a prototype! Guess the TVS's are a constant hazard anywhere in TN.
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25th February 2009, 12:32	#105
tanwaramit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dilwalon ki Dilli Posts: 1,946 Thanked: 514 Times	Impressive find again. Nice looks. Nice Photoshop job. I guess, Mahindra is getting ready for competing with Fortuner and other biggies in that space (Captiva, CRV, Endeavour etc) Due recognition to those courageous people who did their best for us to see the car, even if it meant to play with their lives. Mahindra guys would be observing this thread now for sure.
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New Mahindra SUV for 2011 - Pics on Pg. 109 *UPDATE* XUV500 launched at 10.8 lakhs

New Mahindra SUV for 2011 - Pics on Pg. 109 UPDATE XUV500 launched at 10.8 lakhs