Which variant of the Mahindra XEV 9e would you pick and why?

If you can make do with the smaller 59 kWh battery pack and aren't particularly fond of ADAS features, Pack Three Select is just about 3 lakh cheaper and makes a lot of sense

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Mahindra has revealed the complete variant and pricing of its flagship electric coupe SUV, the XEV 9e after nearly two months since its initial launch. It is a more spacious version of its younger sibling the BE 6 and is equipped with a lot of features. Here's a link to our full official review of the car - (Review Link).

A total of 4 variants are on offer, of which only the top-spec variant is offered with the larger 79kWh battery pack. Here's a deep dive into all the variants to help you identify the most valuable trim for your preferences.

Variants Breakdown

Pack One

Top Features
- LED Headlamps
- Connected LED Taillamps
- 19-inch Alloy Wheels
- 150-litre Frunk
- Fabric Seat Upholstery
- Height-adjustable Driver Seat
- Cooled Glovebox
- 60:40 Split Rear Seat
- Multi-step Reclining Rear Seats
- 12.3-inch Infotainment
- 12.3-inch Instrument Cluster
- 12.3-inch Passenger Display
- Climate Control with Rear AC Vents
- Tilt & Telescopic Steering Wheel
- Front & Rear 65-watt Type-C Charging Slots
- Wireless Android Auto & Apple Car Play
- 6 Speaker Audio
- Start/Stop Push Button
- Drive Modes
- Cruise Control
- Multi-step Battery Regeneration
- 6 Airbags
- All Wheel Disc Brake
- Rear-view Camera
- ABS with EBD
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Electronic Parking Brake
- Rear Camera & Parking Sensors
- Driver Drowsiness Detection
- 3-Point Seatbelts
- ISOFIX
- TPMS

Pack Two

Top Features Over Pack One
- Front Fog Lamps with Cornering Function
- Powered ORVMs
- Fixed Glass Roof
- Leatherette Upholstery
- Wireless Phone Charger
- Dual-zone Auto AC
- Powered Driver Seat
- Auto-dimming IRVM
- 16-speaker Harman Kardon Audio
- Level 2 ADAS
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Front & Rear Parking Sensors
- ORVMs with Auto-tilt Function for Reverse

Pack Three Select

Top Features Pack Two
- Leatherette Wrapped Cabin
- Rear Window Sunshade
- Front Ventilated Seats
- Keyless Entry
- Powered Tailgate with Gesture Function
- Video Calling & Selfie Camera
- Snapdragon Process
- Dual Wireless Phone Charger
- Adaptive Suspension
- 360-degree Camera
- 7 Airbags
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Auto Park Assist

Pack Three

Top Features Pack Three Select
- Ambient Lighting
- Puddle Lamps
- AR-based HUD
- Auto Lane Change
- Lane Keep Assist
- Front & Rear Cross-Traffic Alert

Conclusion

Mahindra’s strategy of offering the larger battery on the top-spec trim and then delaying the base-spec trim deliveries to August is interesting. People who can wait for base model delivery timelines can choose the Pack One variant as it offers good value for money.

Rather than going for the mid-spec trims, it makes sense to get the improved 11.2kW faster AC charger priced at Rs 75,000 (excluding installation fee). If your requirement is the bigger battery pack with the extra range, then you don't have any other option than the top-end Pack Three. However, if you can make do with the smaller 59 kWh battery pack and aren't particularly fond of ADAS features, Pack Three Select is just about 3 lakh cheaper and makes a lot of sense.

Do let us know what you think is the most value-for-money variant and also if you had to buy the Mahindra XEV 9e, which variant would you pick?

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