A much improved Mahindra XUV500 is expected to be launched by last week of February. There will be no changes on the exterior but only under the skin. Owners of this highly successful SUV have complained ever since its launch about many niggling issues and problems and Mahindra has responded with a few improvements. But now it is expected that this upgrade coming by February will solve almost all the remaining issues that plague the car and the XUV500 should become completely a niggle free SUV.
The first issue to be addressed would be the braking system which was a major concern to owners. Initially the brakes were quite noisy and Mahindra tried to improve the system, but the brakes then ended up having quite a spongy feel. Mahindra will now upgrade the brakes with a braking ‘package’ and possible eliminate the problems faced by customers. Hopefully the brakes will now be very effective with a smooth operation and good feel as well.
Another problem to be fixed by Mahindra is the Infotainment system in the W8 variant which has been a constant trouble maker in almost all the cars. The wide range of different technology available on the system seemed to fail or malfunction, like the Bluetooth system, Navigation system, the parking sensors or the reversing camera. The new upgraded system in the 2013 version will hopefully have none of these problems and will function flawlessly. Mahindra may introduce a new ‘Voice Command’ system from the Xylo E9 in the XUV500 W8.
The XUV500 AWD version had another issue with the transmission overheating and lot of vibrations. It is expected that Mahindra will sort out this issue with the new model. So with a huge task ahead of them, Mahindra has a lot to sort out in the XUV500. But with the dedication shown by the Indian manufacturer, we can hope that this latest version of the XUV500 should be a very reliable and niggle free vehicle.
Source – Cartoq
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S Pani January 9, 2013 at 1:51 pm
This wont be an “improved” XUV. It will just be one that will fix the wide gamut of issues that the XUV had, something that should not have existed in the first place.
Sushrut January 9, 2013 at 5:41 pm
You are right! In fact, in JD power XUV 500 is rated below Industry standard on few parameters. M&M got the design right but messed up everything else, i guess.
No One January 9, 2013 at 3:19 pm
Nice to see revise model coming.
Hope the revisions are passed to existing users also at free of cost, at-least the trouble making problems should have a free recall.
They think we are DUMB! January 9, 2013 at 3:47 pm
Improvements at the cost of customers who already bought the vehicle….what about them?
Always better to wait till problems get solved before flocking to the showroom and booking!
prem March 6, 2013 at 2:43 pm
No upgrade, no facelift and no make over…. All wrong news
Faisal Khan March 6, 2013 at 10:53 pm
Prem, they have updated the brakes silently.
prem March 7, 2013 at 11:16 am
Agreed. Only the brakes are changed. But unlike news claims, There is no other changes. Pls refer the below lines from the news.
Another problem to be fixed by Mahindra is the Infotainment system in the W8 variant which has been a constant trouble maker in almost all the cars. The wide range of different technology available on the system seemed to fail or malfunction, like the Bluetooth system, Navigation system, the parking sensors or the reversing camera
Faisal Khan March 11, 2013 at 12:54 am
Prem, yes Mahindra has sent out a release on more changes.
Prem March 11, 2013 at 3:42 pm
Hi Faisal – What do you mean by “release” ? you mean the software updates and tech notes they keep releasing ? would you mind sharing the same with me ? If you are saying that there will be a new upgrade coming soon. could you pls confirm approx how long it would be 1 year or 2 years ?
Faisal Khan March 12, 2013 at 1:01 am
Prem, release aka announcement. The new upgrade is already here, more at http://www.motorbeam.com/cars/mahindra-xuv500/mahindra-officially-announces-recall-for-xuv500/
gitanshu April 3, 2013 at 1:17 pm
I bought w6 in march on 11 since a month there is no problems as such till now
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amit April 28, 2013 at 1:11 pm
Got w8 15 days back, if ever there were any issues in the car those are already fixed… Too good for the price.