Mahindra XUV500 W6 AT launched at Rs. 14.29 lakh

RavenAvi · 9th May 2016, 17:22

The Mahindra XUV500 Automatic has been launched in the W6 variant today.

Priced at Rs 14.29 lakhs, ex-showroom Mumbai, it will be available at all Mahindra & Mahindra dealerships with immediate effect.

Mahindra XUV500 W6 AT launched at Rs. 14.29 lakh-mahindraxuv500atw611024x1024.jpg

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Speaking on the introduction of automatic transmission in the XUV500 W6 FWD variant, Vivek Nayer, Chief Marketing Officer, Automotive Division, M&M Ltd. said,
“The Automatic Transmission of the New Age XUV500 has resonated very well with our customers since we launched it in November 2015. I am sure that the availability of the Automatic Transmission across variants and a range of price points will now render this technology more accessible to a larger base of customers and make the XUV500 a more attractive proposition amongst a wide spectrum of buyers.”

The XUV500 Automatic is now available across 4 variants - W6, W8, W10 & the W10 AWD. The Automatic box is sourced from AISIN and features a torque convertor, 6-speed transmission.

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Aditya · 9th May 2016, 17:37

Mahindra has introduced an automatic transmission version of the W6 FWD variant of the XUV500. The vehicle is priced at Rs. 14.29 lakh (ex-showroom, Navi Mumbai). With this launch, the automatic transmission is now available in four variants of the XUV500 - W6 FWD, W8 FWD and W10 FWD and AWD.

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The XUV500 is powered by a 2.2-litre, 4-cylinder mHawk diesel engine that develops 140 BHP @ 3,750 rpm and 330 Nm of torque @ 1,600-2,800 rpm. The automatic transmission has been sourced from AISIN, Japan. It is a 6-speed torque convertor unit with 2 overdrive gears and a manual mode with a button on the gear lever (no paddle shifters).

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The introduction of the new variant will make the XUV500 AT accessible to a wider audience.

raj_5004 · 9th May 2016, 17:40

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Originally Posted by RavenAvi

The Mahindra XUV500 Automatic has been launched in the W6 variant today.

Priced at Rs 14.29 lakhs, ex-showroom Mumbai, it will be available at all Mahindra & Mahindra dealerships with immediate effect.

Good move.

For approximately, 15.5 Lacs on road in Mumbai, this is one of the best automatic diesel 7 seaters you can buy.

This variant is cheaper than the Hyundai Creta A/T!

Rahul Rao · 9th May 2016, 17:45

The two test mules that ran Chennai to Pune were a W6 FWD and W8 AWD, but what was launched was W8 FWD and W10 in both AWD and FWD. looking at M&M pattern I'm waiting for the W8 AWD to be launched.

Rahul

arvind71181 · 9th May 2016, 18:07

This is cheaper than the Creta, albeit with possibly lesser features? But this should probably result in some switch over from the Creta, if the buyers are made aware that is!!!

Tanveer_2558 · 9th May 2016, 19:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by RavenAvi

The Mahindra XUV500 Automatic has been launched in the W6 variant today.

Priced at Rs 14.29 lakhs, ex-showroom Mumbai, it will be available at all Mahindra & Mahindra dealerships with immediate effect.

Wow, Thats a great move there, I feel only if they would have brought the automatic while introducing the, "New Age XUV", I am sure the response would have been much better, It might have eaten up some of creta's sales also till now, But well good to see a they brought the Automatic in W6 too.

Rajeevraj · 9th May 2016, 19:29

Very interesting launch. As per Carwale, this is 50K cheaper than the Creta Diesel AT looking at the Navi Mumbai prices. A quick glance at the W6 feature list shows that it is a pretty well loaded variant and does not miss too much as compared to the Creta feature wise. At the same time you get a big powerful 7 seater with a better AT box and all 4 disc brakes. Need to see if other safety stuff like Hill Assist and ESC are included in the AT variant (not present in regular W6)

Will not match the overall refinement of the Creta of course, but I think it will definitely pull some Creta customers.

AYP · 9th May 2016, 21:36

An excellent move by Mahindra.
It may be slightly behind the Creta in terms of features and fit and finish, but you get a full fledged SUV with a larger engine at the same price point. Unless someone does not want to buy a Mahindra or specifically wishes to go for a compact SUV, the XUV is the one to go for.

CrAzY dRiVeR · 9th May 2016, 21:42

Honda is asking 12.23L for the BRV CVT, the only other 7 seater automatic option in the price range, despite being a petrol and barely feature loaded.

Nice move from Mahindra. They should be able to cash in some of the interest generated by the BRV.

nkrishnap · 9th May 2016, 21:54

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Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

Honda is asking 12.23L for the BRV CVT, the only other 7 seater automatic option in the price range, despite being a petrol and barely feature loaded.

Nice move from Mahindra. They should be able to cash in some of the interest generated by the BRV.

Not Just from BRV, a few from Innova might sway too. Autobox in 3 variants from Mahindra is a move in the right direction.

pgsagar · 9th May 2016, 22:41

Super excellent move by Mahindra. At 50K less than Creta money, this would definitely effect Creta which is way too overpriced. And Hyundai did not bother to give something as basic as power-folding ORVMs on a 17-lakh car. Coming to XUV, it comes with Japanese Aisin AT box which is probably world's best torque converter box. Very proven box with seamless smooth shifts.

Mahindra should plonk same AT box in Scorpio, too. The present Aussie DSI box just cannot hold candle to this Japanese one.

anubshar · 9th May 2016, 22:52

Brilliant move my Mahindra. Will definitely pull customers who are in the bracket 14-16 lakhs and looking for a AT SUV. One thing which I dont understand is that how Mahindra is able to keep such small difference in price of Manual mode and Automatic mode (For W8 variant of AT and Manual the difference is around 10k only). Whereas other brands keep a huge difference to the tune of 1 Lakh. Dont know how Mahindra is managing this but simply a no brainer to go for AT over the Manual version now in case of XUV.

THE-U- · 9th May 2016, 23:11

Although I wish Mahindra would focus on fit, finish and reliability a bit more than being a new variant/ type production mill, this is a great move.

Are we likely going to see a more powerful engine in W10 or W8 or AWD variants in the future?

Shreyans_Jain · 9th May 2016, 23:13

The AT is limited to the 2.2 engine and is not available with the 1.99 version. The XUV automatic continues to remain unavailable in NCR

landcruiser123 · 10th May 2016, 00:39

Mahindra deserves a lot of credit for this launch.

Seems to me that they want to strengthen their foothold in the segment.

Hopefully they're ready with a lof of units as I think the people put off the waiting periods of the Creta might drift towards the XUV 500. It also has the potential to attract a lot of potential BR-V customers.

By no means is W6 is a poorly loaded variant. Get ready to see a lot of ads in the paper/multimedia.

9th May 2016, 17:37	#2
Aditya Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 17,830 Thanked: 77,011 Times View My Garage	Mahindra XUV500 W6 AT launched at Rs. 14.29 lakh Mahindra has introduced an automatic transmission version of the W6 FWD variant of the XUV500. The vehicle is priced at Rs. 14.29 lakh (ex-showroom, Navi Mumbai). With this launch, the automatic transmission is now available in four variants of the XUV500 - W6 FWD, W8 FWD and W10 FWD and AWD. The XUV500 is powered by a 2.2-litre, 4-cylinder mHawk diesel engine that develops 140 BHP @ 3,750 rpm and 330 Nm of torque @ 1,600-2,800 rpm. The automatic transmission has been sourced from AISIN, Japan. It is a 6-speed torque convertor unit with 2 overdrive gears and a manual mode with a button on the gear lever (no paddle shifters). The introduction of the new variant will make the XUV500 AT accessible to a wider audience.
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9th May 2016, 17:45	#4
Rahul Rao Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Pune Posts: 1,132 Thanked: 2,623 Times	Re: Mahindra XUV500 W6 AT launched at Rs. 14.29 lakh The two test mules that ran Chennai to Pune were a W6 FWD and W8 AWD, but what was launched was W8 FWD and W10 in both AWD and FWD. looking at M&M pattern I'm waiting for the W8 AWD to be launched. Rahul
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9th May 2016, 18:07	#5
arvind71181 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: TN-14 Posts: 1,095 Thanked: 1,691 Times	Re: Mahindra XUV500 W6 AT launched at Rs. 14.29 lakh This is cheaper than the Creta, albeit with possibly lesser features? But this should probably result in some switch over from the Creta, if the buyers are made aware that is!!!
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9th May 2016, 19:29	#7
Rajeevraj Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4,606 Thanked: 17,684 Times	Re: Mahindra XUV500 W6 AT launched at Rs. 14.29 lakh Very interesting launch. As per Carwale, this is 50K cheaper than the Creta Diesel AT looking at the Navi Mumbai prices. A quick glance at the W6 feature list shows that it is a pretty well loaded variant and does not miss too much as compared to the Creta feature wise. At the same time you get a big powerful 7 seater with a better AT box and all 4 disc brakes. Need to see if other safety stuff like Hill Assist and ESC are included in the AT variant (not present in regular W6) Will not match the overall refinement of the Creta of course, but I think it will definitely pull some Creta customers.
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9th May 2016, 21:36	#8
AYP Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,223 Thanked: 3,801 Times	Re: Mahindra XUV500 W6 AT launched at Rs. 14.29 lakh An excellent move by Mahindra. It may be slightly behind the Creta in terms of features and fit and finish, but you get a full fledged SUV with a larger engine at the same price point. Unless someone does not want to buy a Mahindra or specifically wishes to go for a compact SUV, the XUV is the one to go for. Last edited by AYP : 9th May 2016 at 21:38.
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9th May 2016, 21:42	#9
CrAzY dRiVeR Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore / TVM Posts: 17,176 Thanked: 73,485 Times View My Garage	Mahindra XUV500 W6 AT launched at Rs. 14.29 lakh Honda is asking 12.23L for the BRV CVT, the only other 7 seater automatic option in the price range, despite being a petrol and barely feature loaded. Nice move from Mahindra. They should be able to cash in some of the interest generated by the BRV.
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9th May 2016, 22:41	#11
pgsagar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Vizag Posts: 2,628 Thanked: 3,561 Times View My Garage	Re: Mahindra XUV500 W6 AT launched at Rs. 14.29 lakh Super excellent move by Mahindra. At 50K less than Creta money, this would definitely effect Creta which is way too overpriced. And Hyundai did not bother to give something as basic as power-folding ORVMs on a 17-lakh car. Coming to XUV, it comes with Japanese Aisin AT box which is probably world's best torque converter box. Very proven box with seamless smooth shifts. Mahindra should plonk same AT box in Scorpio, too. The present Aussie DSI box just cannot hold candle to this Japanese one.
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9th May 2016, 22:52	#12
anubshar BHPian Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Noida Posts: 61 Thanked: 31 Times	Re: Mahindra XUV500 W6 AT launched at Rs. 14.29 lakh Brilliant move my Mahindra. Will definitely pull customers who are in the bracket 14-16 lakhs and looking for a AT SUV. One thing which I dont understand is that how Mahindra is able to keep such small difference in price of Manual mode and Automatic mode (For W8 variant of AT and Manual the difference is around 10k only). Whereas other brands keep a huge difference to the tune of 1 Lakh. Dont know how Mahindra is managing this but simply a no brainer to go for AT over the Manual version now in case of XUV.
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9th May 2016, 23:11	#13
THE-U- BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 274 Thanked: 168 Times	Re: Mahindra XUV500 W6 AT launched at Rs. 14.29 lakh Although I wish Mahindra would focus on fit, finish and reliability a bit more than being a new variant/ type production mill, this is a great move. Are we likely going to see a more powerful engine in W10 or W8 or AWD variants in the future?
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Shreyans_Jain Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: HR51/HR29/HR26 Posts: 2,751 Thanked: 21,224 Times	Re: Mahindra XUV500 W6 AT launched at Rs. 14.29 lakh The AT is limited to the 2.2 engine and is not available with the 1.99 version. The XUV automatic continues to remain unavailable in NCR
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10th May 2016, 00:39	#15
landcruiser123 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,985 Thanked: 6,858 Times	Re: Mahindra XUV500 W6 AT launched at Rs. 14.29 lakh Mahindra deserves a lot of credit for this launch. Seems to me that they want to strengthen their foothold in the segment. Hopefully they're ready with a lof of units as I think the people put off the waiting periods of the Creta might drift towards the XUV 500. It also has the potential to attract a lot of potential BR-V customers. By no means is W6 is a poorly loaded variant. Get ready to see a lot of ads in the paper/multimedia.
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