Launched - Mahindra XUV500 auto

New and tested 4WDs

So it should come as no surprise that local Mahindra importer, MD Distributors NZ Ltd, put on a press launch recently dedicated to its new six-speed XUV500 self-shifter.

The XUV500 (pronounced five double O) has been available here in six-speed manual form for the past two years and that model will now sell alongside the auto.

Both front wheel drive and (on-demand) AWD versions are available, priced at $36,990 for the front-driver and $39,990 for the all-wheel-capable model.

The XUV500 bridges the gap that has so far existed in the local market between small-to-medium two-row, five-seat models like Mazda’s CX5 Honda’s CRV and Toyota’s RAV4 with larger three-row, seven seaters like Hyundai’s Santa Fe and Ford’s Territory.

Mahindra here has been waiting for the auto version of the XUV to turn up so they can start building awareness amongst SUV buyers, and local execs believe they can sell as many as 200 (across manual and auto models) a year.

To read the full story in the July 2016 issue of NZ4WD go to Zinio.com (June 20) or purchase your own hard copy at the Adrenalin store.

Publishing Information
Page Number:
18
Contact Us
NZ4WD covers a range of topics of interest to the 4WD vehicle buyer & driver. We're dedicated to providing a wide range of information covering vehicle selection, accessories & upgrading, 4WD clubs & sport, adventure & track stories an

Related Articles
Ram brings back big steel: Grunty 320kW Cummins diesel available
Apparently, the team at Ram Trucks missed the memo where we are all supposed to be driving tiny whiny electric appliances that suck out our souls. They’ve unveiled Ram’s 2025 model year 2500 and 3500...
Pricing announced for Kia Tasman Ute
Less than two weeks after its Australasian public debut at the Melbourne Motor Show, Kia New Zealand has announced pricing for one of the most eagerly anticipated new model launches of the year - and...
T60 steps up
A few years back, in the midst of the Covid lockdown, LDV gave us the T60 to test. It had the most power of any ute in its  class, and was well built and slathered in spec and tech. Fast forward to...