Mahindra XUV500 is powered by the 2.2-litre mHawk diesel engine. Delivering 140bhp and 330Nm of torque through a 6-speed transmission, the engine sends power to the front wheels in the 2WD models and to all four wheels in the all-wheel drive models. It gets a multifunction steering wheel, aluminium pedals, new ambient lighting and new illuminated scuff plates. As for the dual-tone dashboard, it houses a 7-inch touchscreen with Mahindra’s BlueSense App. Safety kit includes 6 airbags, ESP with rollover mitigation, ABS+ EBD and all-wheel disc brakes and provide expansive feature like sunroof, touchscreen ICE, powered driver’s seat, cruise control etc. Overall it is a well-engineered, contemporary SUV with a value-for-money price tag.