Mahindra XEV 9S – The INGO platform is the backbone of this project. The XEV 9S is positioned as a high-end family electric vehicle (EV) that manages to unite spaciousness, cutting-edge technology, and top-notch performance for long-distance trips. Let’s take a peek into the top five aspects of this newly introduced electric SUV in detail.
1. Premium Electric Platform
In the case of the XEV 9S, an electric vehicle has been made right from the start and therefore is not merely a battery-operated version of a combustion engine SUV. It grants a better interior creation and limits the space utilization. The SUV, besides, provides a whopping 4,076 litres of space in the first two rows combined, a 150-litre front trunk, and a boot that can hold up to 527 litres. The seats in the third row are divided equally, and the second row can slide back or forth as well as recline, thus being family- and long trip-friendly.
2. Variety of Battery Options
The battery options for the XEV 9S consist of three varieties: 59 kWh, 70 kWh, and 79 kWh to be paired with electric motors offering from 198 up to 282 bhp and 380 Nm of torque. Depending on the battery pack selected, it has a potential range of 521 km to 679 km which is quite remarkable. The top-spec version can go from 0 to 100 km/h in a mere 7 seconds and has a maximum speed of 202 km/h, hence it is one of the quickest three-row electric SUVs available in India.
The Mahindra XEV 9S has three different battery packs available: 59 kWh (228 bhp, 521 km range, 7.9 s 0–100 km/h, ₹19.95 L), 70 kWh (241 bhp, 600 km, 7.3 s, ₹24.45 L), and 79 kWh (282 bhp, 679 km, 7.0 s, ₹21.95 L), where all are accepting fast charging within 20 minutes.
3. Advanced Safety and Driver Assistance
The Mahindra XEV 9S is all about safety features. It is equipped with a high-stiffness body, seven airbags, and brake-by-wire disc brakes on all wheels. The Level 2+ ADAS brings with it five radars and a vision camera, which grant access to features like adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assistance, collision prevention, blind spot alert, and rear cross-traffic alert. Moreover, traffic sign recognition, electronic parking brake with auto-hold, and Mahindra’s Secure360 Pro for live vehicle monitoring are some of the other safety features offered with the car.
4. Premium Cabin Technology
The XEV 9S is regarded as a lavishly equipped vehicle with a high-tech interior consisting of three 12.3-inch displays, 5G connectivity, and more than 140 connected features. A 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio system with Dolby Atmos takes care of entertainment. Some other interesting features are:
- Panoramic skyroof
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Cabin pre-cooling and remote commands
- Camp Mode, PawPal, and Keep Mode for personalized usage
- CapTouch steering and console switches
- Built-in Amazon Alexa support
- 65W fast Type-C charging for both front and rear passengers
5. Comfort, Luxury, and Convenience
The XEV 9S combines comfort and practicality in an excellent way. Among the various features, there is a fully automatic climate control system including rear AC vents, a cooled central console storage, auto headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, and power windows with one-touch operation. Besides, tech-savvy users will find very convenient the digital key access with NFC technology, pre-installed OTT, news, and shopping apps.
Ex-showroom prices start at ₹19.95 lakh, going up to ₹29.45 lakh for top-spec variants.
