The XUV 500 will be available in six variants—W4, W6, W8, W8 AWD, W10 and the all new W10 AWD. The vehicle comes packed with a host of cutting-edge technology features, bold new cheetah-inspired exterior styling, premium new interiors, exhilarating performance and best-in-class safety, said the company. The SUV is the updated version of the XUV500 that was launched in 2011.

Launching the vehicle, Sanjay Jadhav, head of international operations (South Asia), M&M, said: “The XUV500 has pushed the boundaries for Mahindra since its launch, on the fronts of technology, capability and brand. Today as we launch the New Age XUV500 in Nepal, we are confident that with its enhanced finesse and driving experience, the Cheetah inspired XUV500 will reaffirm our customers’ faith in Mahindra’s abilities to create world class products.”

The vehicle is powered by a 2.2 litre four-cylinder mHawk diesel engine that generates 140bhp of power at 3,750 rpm and a peak torque of 330 Nm at 1,600-2,800 rpm. The New Age XUV500 sports a sculpted new exterior look including a distinctive new front grille with chrome inserts, new static bending headlamps with stylish light guides, unique new fog lamps with chrome bezel, new premium window chrome lining, stylish new 17inch alloy wheels and new rear chrome appliqué.

Other features of the vehicle include new electric sunroof, first in class logo projection lamps on ORVMs, 6-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, push button start, passive keyless entry, 7inch touch screen infotainment system with GPS, premium new  black and beige interiors, plush new beige leather seats, among others.

“With the launch of the New Age XUV500 in Nepal, we are glad to bring in new experiences to our customers in the marketplace. I am confident that the product will excite our customers as it comes with upgrades in styling, infotainment, ride and handling,” said Cabinet Shrestha, managing director of Agni Incorporated, authorised distributor of Mahindra in Nepal.