Rumour: Mahindra XUV500 facelift in works, to get power hike

Mahindra is reportedly working on a facelifted version of the XUV500. Along with some cosmetic changes, the car is also likely to get an upgrade in power output.

Though deeper details about the expected changes in the XUV500 facelift aren't known yet, it is being speculated that the 2.2-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine will be retuned to develop around 168 BHP. This will mark an increment of around 30 BHP in the SUV's power output. Torque figures might also be altered with this upgrade. This will mean that the XUV500 will offer output figures that are similar to those seen on full-size SUVs like the Toyota Fortuner and Ford Endeavour.

A few cosmetic and feature-related changes are also expected to be made. It may be recalled that Mahindra had launched a refreshed version of the SUV in 2015. The new model will thus be the second facelift for the first-gen XUV500. With this update, Mahindra will hope to broaden the XUV's appeal.

Source: Autocar India