Not long after confirming that its next EV will be dubbed the XEV 9S, Mahindra has released a new teaser that previews some of the electric SUV’s design details. With the XEV 9S slated to debut on November 27, let’s delve into everything we know so far about Mahindra’s upcoming 7-seater EV.
What will be the expected price of the Mahindra XEV 9S?
Likely more expensive than XEV 9e.
Given that the XEV 9S will be comparable in size to the XEV 9e (if not larger), Mahindra will likely price the electric SUV at a premium over the latter. The XEV 9e price starts at Rs 21.90 lakh and tops off at Rs 30.50 lakh, so expect the XEV 9S price to land in the Rs 25 lakh-35 lakh range.
Which cars will the Mahindra XEV 9S rival?
No direct rivals at the moment.
The XEV 9S will be the first mass-market 3-row electric SUV when it launches, so it won’t face any direct competition, at least initially. The only other 3-row EVs available this side of Rs 50 lakh are the Kia Carens Clavis EV and BYD eMax 7, both of which are MPVs and, therefore, not comparable to the XEV 9S.
What will the Mahindra XEV 9S look like?
More conventional styling than BE 6 and XEV 9e.
The XEV 9S is expected to borrow several design cues from the XUV.e8 concept Mahindra unveiled a few years ago. This is further hinted at in the new XEV 9S teaser, which offers brief glimpses of sleek LED daytime running lamps (DRLs) and triangular LED headlight units up front – a setup akin to the XEV 9e’s fascia. As is the case with Mahindra’s INGLO-based models, the XEV 9S will wear the carmaker’s ‘butterfly’ emblem.
Unlike the XEV 9e, however, the XEV 9S will sport a more conventional roofline, which leads into a rear section heavily resembling that of the XUV700, but with changes like a smoked effect for the tail-lamps and a redesigned bumper.
Which features can you expect in the Mahindra XEV 9S?
Panoramic sunroof confirmed.
Both the BE 6 and XEV 9e come loaded to the gills with goodies, and we anticipate the same for the XEV 9S. The teaser has already revealed that, unlike the fixed glass roofs in the BE 6 and XEV 9e, the XEV 9S will get an openable panoramic sunroof. This likely means that the sunroof of the XEV 9S won’t feature the same lighting effects as the other two EVs.
Elsewhere, expect a triple-screen setup, ambient lighting, ventilated front seats, dual-zone climate control, a premium sound system, leatherette upholstery, Level 2 ADAS, a wireless charger, a 360-degree camera, a powered driver’s seat, and more.
Which battery options will the Mahindra XEV 9S offer?
AWD may be on offer.
Mahindra has yet to confirm the battery packs that’ll be offered with the XEV 9S, but it’s likely to carry over the 59kWh and 79kWh LFP units from the BE 6 and XEV 9e. Those two EVs get a single rear-mounted motor with both batteries, but for the XEV 9S, Mahindra may add a motor to the front axle for an AWD layout.
All prices are ex-showroom, India.
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