Mahindra XUV.e9 Spotted Testing Ahead of Launch, Reveals Dashboard-Length Touchscreen

Mahindra will strengthen its position in the Indian electric market with five new upcoming BEVs. These models are BE.05, BE.09, XUV.e9, and XUV.e8, which have been frequently seen testing on our roads. Most recently, fresh spy images of the XUV.e9 coupe SUV have appeared online, providing us with an interior look. A full-length touchscreen that spans the dashboard is visible on the test mule. It may have three distinct displays, one for the instrument console, one for the touchscreen system, and one for the passenger screen, even though it is one unit. The upcoming Coupe SUV is also anticipated to come with a gear change lever located in the center console, two dials that control the drive and AWD modes, and a two-spoke flat-bottomed steering wheel, according to previous spy photos. In terms of exterior, the Mahindra vehicle is likely to feature a closed-off grille, integrated high-mounted stop lamp, expanded roof spoiler, shark-fin antenna, and sleek LED taillights.

The most recent spy photos highlight an open bonnet without a frunk, which is different from several other electric vehicles. Mahindra is anticipated to provide cargo space beneath the hood as the model gets closer to production, though this has not been confirmed. Although the technical specifications are currently unknown, the EV is speculated to have an electric motor and an 80kWh battery, as well as, a range of about 450 kilometres.

Mahindra XUV 7XO, 5XO, and More Names Trademarked

Mahindra has applied for several trademarks in India for names including XUV 7XO, XUV 5XO, XUV 3XO, and XUV 1XO. The domestic carmaker hasn't revealed anything, but these are the likely names for its brand-new compact SUV EV and the electric variants of the XUV700, the XUV500, and the XUV300. The company is expected to introduce the first of these upcoming electric vehicles in December 2024. Right now, Mahindra offers only one electric vehicle in India, the XUV400.

The upcoming Mahindra EV line will be built on the INGLO platform. It is anticipated that the battery packs utilized in the larger SUVs will have a 60–80kWh capacity. While the XUV 3XO and 1XO are likely to have only one electric motor, the XUV 7XO, and the 5XO may get both single- or dual-motor AWD options.

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