Mahindra XEV 9S teased ahead of debut

The new Mahindra XEV 9S is set to make its debut on November 27, at Mahindra’s ‘Scream Electric’ event in Bengaluru. Ahead of the debut, the automaker has given a glimpse of the interior of the electric SUV. Mahindra is adding the 7-seater XEV 9S to its EV lineup to celebrate the 1 year anniversary of its two iconic electric origin SUVs – BE 6 and XEV 9e. The XEV 9S is based on the automaker’s advanced INGLO platform.

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Mahindra XEV 9S: Here’s what we know so far

The new teaser dropped by Mahindra gives a brief glimpse of the XEV 9S’ interior. It reveals the three row seating layout. The automaker has confirmed that the middle row will have sliding function to give passengers access to the third row. The electric SUV will seat 7 people. 

The XEV 9S is a ‘Born Electric’ SUV. This means that unline re-engineered ICE vehicles, it is underpinned by Mahindra’s INGLO skateboard architecture that’s especially designed for EVs. The flat-floor design allows lots of room for the cabin space and enables functionalities like sliding second row seats. It also brings down the centre of gravity, ensuring smoother and more comfortable rides.

Apart from the added third row, the interior of the XEV 9S will be similar to the XEV 9e. It will feature a triple-screen setup for the infotainment system and the digital instrument cluster. There will be support for wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The two-spoke steering wheel will feature an illuminated Mahindra logo. Other features like Level 2 ADAS, Heads Up Display, Harmon Kardon sound system with Dolby Atmos, Multi-Drive Modes, 360-degree camera, and more are also expected to make the cut.

Mahindra has not revealed the powertrain and battery details for the XEV 9S yet. It will likely share this specs with the XEV 9E. This means, it will come in 2 battery pack options – 59kWh and 79kWh. Both variants are powered by a single electric motor mounted on the rear axle. The former produces a maximum power output of 231hp and 380Nm of torque. Meanwhile, the 79kWh variants put out 286hp and 380Nm. It remains to be seen whether Mahindra will introduce an AWD configuration on the XEV 9S.

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Final Thoughts

As mentioned earlier, the world premiere of the Mahindra XEV 9S will take place on November 27. The price and variant list of the electric SUV will be revealed in the days following its reveal. Expect it to demand a small premium over the XEV 9e, which is currently priced between Rs 21.90 lakh and Rs 31.25 lakh. Since there are no 7-seater electric SUVs in the market right now, the XEV 9S will have no true rivals. Nonetheless, it will face competition from the Tata Harrier EV, Hyundai Creta Electric, Maruti Suzuki e Vitara, and Toyota Urban Cruiser EV.