What you’re looking at is a mid-life facelift of the Xylo and as you can see, there’s not much change to the basic shape. Still, the new look is easier on the eye and Mahindra has not messed with the Xylo’s strengths, which are its space, practicality and easy-to-use nature.
The changes are mostly limited to the front of the MUV – the new grille, the less pinched bonnet and altered headlamps make the Xylo more pleasant to look at. The chin also gets tiny extensions in the form of bolt-on plastic bits and a different bumper.
What makes this Xylo look a bit more upmarket are the black plastic wheel-arch extensions and there are chrome lined side mouldings. On top you see smart new roof rails and matte-black footboards. At the rear, the changes are few — the tail lamps are slightly altered, there’s a discreet spoiler and the D-pillar gets black stickering to give it a bit of fizz. So, a pretty standard facelift then.
insides get a bit of a re-think too. While the dashboard is basically the same, it gets an equipment upgrade and this E9 version gets two-tone brown plastics. Mahindra also says that the door handles are now more robust and there's more space to stow cups and bottles. The seats on the E9 variant come are leather-upholstered, the gearlever is new and there’s a new take on the Xylo’s multi-information display. This one also gets steering-mounted audio controls and a unique voice command system that allows you to switch on the headlights, wipers and even change the radio station by merely voicing the command. It even pipes up if you leave a door ajar, mentioning which specific door you didn’t shut. And, unlike the Apple iPhone’s Siri, it understands the Indian accent quite well. The steering mounted switches also control the new cruise control feature.
Price Range (in lakhs)*
| Ex-showroom price | Rs 7.37 (base) to Rs 10.25 lakh (E9) |
Engine
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Installation | Front, Longitudinal, rear wheel drive |
| Type | 2.2-litre, 2.5-litre common-rail-diesel. |
| Power | 120bhp, 112bhp |
Transmission
| Type | 5-speed manual |
Dimensions
| Length | 4520mm |
| Width | 1850mm |
| Height | 1895mm |
| Ground clearance | 186mm |
Chassis & Body
| Weight | 1830kg |
| Tyres | 215/75 R15 Tubeless |
Suspension
| Front | Independent, coil-springs, double wishbone type with Anti-roll bar |
| Rear | Five-Link, coil springs |
Steering
| Type | Power-Assisted rack and pinion |
| Type of power assist | Hydraulic |
Brakes
| Front | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear | Drums |
Economy
| Tank size | 55-litres |
No comments:
Post a Comment