7-Seater Mahindra TUV500 Spotted Testing

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Indian auto giant Mahindra & Mahindra is planning a line-up of fresh and updated offerings that will hit the market over the next one year. While we have already told you about the upcoming Scorpio facelift and the more powerful XUV500 that are being prepped, the latest spy photos emerged online expose that the TUV300 will also get an older sibling soon. Dubbed as the ‘Mahindra TUV500’ on the interweb, the pictures expose a larger iteration of the TUV that could serve as the company’s fresh multi-purpose vehicle.

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The camouflaged Mahindra TUV500 test mule is identical to the TUV300, but gets a larger rear overhang. While the TUV is restricted under 4-metres, the five hundred avatar is visibly larger from the C-pillar onward. Notice the C-pillar glass is larger, even tho’ the design remains identical to the subcompact version. It is likely that the extra space will be taken over by a decent third row of seating.

While the overall design remains the same, the rear has been elongated

Presently, the Mahindra TUV300 uses leap seats in the boot, which will be substituted by front row seats with appreciable legroom. This will mean, that the TUV500 is likely to get a petite yet usable boot even when the seats are occupied. Also expect to see foldable 2nd and third row seats, rear AC vents amidst a host of other switches on the TUV500. With respect to the dashboard, the spy pictures expose the layout to be similar to that of the TUV300. However, there could be extra features like auto climate control and possibly even a touchscreen infotainment system.

While Mahindra is yet to confirm on its fresh suggesting, it is likely that the Mahindra TUV500 could be the company’s fresh MPV that will be sold alongside the upcoming premium MPV – codenamed ‘U321’. The TUV500, however, will be more rugged that way and should be priced under the ₹ ten lakh mark (ex-showroom).

Interiors are expected to be identical to the TUV300, but could get extra features

Engine options aren’t confirmed yet, but Mahindra TUV300’s 1.5-litre mHawk diesel engine power the thicker TUV500 as well with one hundred bhp of power and two hundred forty Nm of peak torque. Transmission options will include a 5-speed manual and possibly an AMT version as well.

That said, expect more details on the Mahindra TUV500 to emerge in the coming months. Given its being developed on the TUV, the development period should be far less and we could see the model arrive possibly by early next year. A showcase at the two thousand eighteen Auto Expo is also likely.

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