Mahindra XUV500 Petrol Auto launched

Mahindra has launched petrol on its flagship model, the XUV500. The petrol powered XUV500 will be available in a single variant with a 6-speed automatic transmission sourced from AISIN, Japan. Named as the ‘G AT’ variant, the XUV500 petrol automatic will be competitively priced at Rs.15.49 lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi) and will be available in select cities with immediate effect.

Mahindra XUV500 Petrol Specifications

Under the hood, the newly introduced XUV500 G AT variant will be powered by the indigenously developed 2.2 litre mHawk petrol engine that generates 140bhp power & 320Nm torque. The XUV500 G AT variant is equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission which has features like the creep function and manual mode option. The XUV500 portfolio will now have a petrol variant along with a wide range of diesel variants. 

According to Veejay Ram Nakra, Chief of Sales & Marketing – Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd , “Since its launch, the XUV500 has been a trendsetter in the premium SUV segment with a great value proposition plus head-turning style and a plethora of hi-tech features. The introduction of the XUV500 G AT petrol variant will excite consumers who have been eagerly awaiting a petrol option. The G AT variant delivers impressive performance that has come to be synonymous with the XUV500.”

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Features

• 7” (18 cm) touchscreen infotainment system
• Logo projection lamp on ORVMs
• Static bending headlamps
• ESP with rollover mitigation
• Android Auto
• Emergency Call
• Fully automatic temperature control (FATC)
• Dual airbags
• ABS with EBD
• Intelligent light sensing headlamps
• Smart rain sensing wipers
• Tyre-tronics
• Cruise Control
• Push button start
• Passive keyless entry
• 8-way adjustable driver seat

Most of the features that are available on this variant has a carry forward from the diesel W8 and W10. The new touchscreen system is also offered on the Mahindra XUV500 petrol too. The variant G stands for gasoline. Mahindra is also working on the gasoline engine on the Scorpio for India and even XUV500 diesel will get a facelift and more importantly more power also.