Mahindra XEV 9S Is The Most Feature-Loaded SUV For Under Rs. 20 Lakh

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Mahindra XEV 9S Pack One Above variant features a triple 12.3-inch screen layout, Level 2 ADAS and so on

Mahindra officially entered the electric seven-seat space with the XEV 9S which was launched in Bengaluru as the newest addition to its INGLO-based portfolio that already includes the XEV 9E and BE 6. While the range stretches across multiple variants and battery configurations, it’s the Pack One Above trim that sticks out as the surprise package, delivering a rich feature list at a starting price of Rs. 19.95 lakh (ex-showroom).

For anyone looking to step into an electric SUV without crossing the Rs. 20 lakh line, this base version offers plenty of value. The XEV 9S is offered with three battery choices – 59 kWh, 70 kWh and 79 kWh – with power outputs ranging between 170 kW and 210 kW. In the 70 kWh configuration, the motor produces 180 kW and 380 Nm while the top-spec 79 kWh version pushes out a full 210 kW.

Fast-charging support of up to 180 kW means the battery can be topped up from 20 to 80 per cent in roughly 20 minutes. The SUV is also larger than the XEV 9e, benefitting from a longer wheelbase and offering up to 527 litres of cargo space with the third row folded – plus an extra 150 litres in the frunk up front.

The design takes inspiration from the XUV.e8 concept and carries familiar elements from the XUV700. Buyers can choose from six colour options including Everest White, Stealth Black, Ruby Velvet, Desert Myst, Nebula Blue and Midnight Black. The range is split into Pack One Above, Pack Two Above, Pack Three Above and the top-end Pack Three Above+.

The Pack One Above variant boasts an impressive amount of technology and equipment fitted as standard. It comes with a triple 12.3-inch screen layout powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chipset. Features such as wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, built-in Amazon Alexa, 5G connectivity and a suite of pre-installed apps create a connected and lounge-like feel inside the cabin.

Mahindra’s Me4U functions allow remote controls like charging schedules and cabin pre-cooling while the BYOD setup lets occupants integrate their own digital devices into the system. Multi-step regenerative braking with an automatic mode, single-pedal driving, variable-ratio electric steering, adaptive suspension and multiple drive modes (including Boost) are also available.

On the safety front, six airbags, Level 2 ADAS support, blind view monitoring, a 360-degree camera system, all-wheel disc brakes, brake-by-wire technology, drowsiness alert and real-time tyre pressure display make it one of the safest packages yet. Comfort-enhancing features in the base trim include dual-zone climate control, a panoramic skyroof, powered driver’s seat, premium fabric upholstery, second-row slide and recline function, rear ventilation and so on.

With bookings opening on January 14, 2026, test drives starting from January 5 and deliveries set for January 23, it is expected to make a huge impact in the premium e-SUV space just as its siblings, the XEV 9E and BE 6.

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