Mahindra XUV400 Expectations - Powertrain, Battery, Features, Price & More

Speaking about the upcoming new Mahindra XUV400, the electric SUV is slightly longer than the Mahindra XUV300 SUV as the model is directly based on the Ssangyong Tivoli. As a result, the Mahindra XUV400 electric SUV is expected to measure around 4.2 meters in length and have better boot space as well.

While it might be surprising to many considering the tax benefits for sub-4m vehicles in India and Mahindra opting to retain the Ssangyong Tivoli's original 4.2-metre length, in reality, the electric vehicles do not benefit from this "hack". So, Mahindra has opted to use the actual length of the vehicle as it will not only improve the boot space, but the automaker can also position the model a segment above the Tata Nexon EV and Tata Nexon EV Max.

Apart from that, the upcoming Mahindra XUV400 electric SUV has been spotted a few times testing on the Indian roads wearing heavy camouflage stickers. However, despite these camouflage stickers, we can come to the conclusion that the upcoming electric SUV sports similar body lines as the Mahindra XUV300 SUV. In addition to that, one of the Mahindra XUV 400 test mules was also spotted with a sunroof.

Other than this, we expect the upcoming Mahindra XUV400 electric SUV to sport a completely sealed front grille, a different bumper, similar headlights but with more efficient LED lighting, a new rear bumper, and a new tail light with different graphics.

On the inside, we expect the upcoming Mahindra XUV400 electric SUV to sport a larger 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment unit as this system is already available on the Mahindra Scorpio Classic SUV, and also sport rear AC vents as well. Other changes include a new rotary drive selector knob, new upholstery, blue accents throughout the cabin, and a digital instrument cluster.

In terms of powertrain, the upcoming Mahindra XUV400 electric SUV won't be featuring anything from the recently teased INGLO platform. However, we expect the specifications to be luring for anyone looking to buy an EV with Rs 20 lakh budget.

This means the upcoming Mahindra XUV400 electric SUV is likely to come with a 40kWh to 45kWh battery pack and a 140bhp to 150bhp electric motor with almost 300Nm of torque. As such, we expect a real-world range of around 320km.

The upcoming Mahindra XUV400 electric SUV will be unveiled on September 8, and we expect the automaker to price the model above the Tata Nexon EV Max with a price tag of around Rs 20 lakh.

Thoughts About Mahindra XUV400 Electric SUV

Mahindra has cleverly opted to use the full length of the Ssangyong Tivoli platform as the under 4m length does not hold any benefits to EVs. As a result, the upcoming XUV400 electric SUV will not only have better boot space, but the automaker can also position the model a segment above the Tata Nexon EV and Tata Nexon EV Max.