XEV 9e and Be 6

XEV 9e

Mahindra has recently launched two futuristic electric SUVs XEV 9e and Be 6 in India. Both looks stunningly beautiful and powerful. Both the vehicles are introduced with two battery packs-59kWh and 79kWh. Delivery of the models are not yet started but you can log your interest through the official website. Here we are comparing both models. 

BE 6

Interior of XEV 9e and Be 6.

The interiors of the XEV 9e and BE 6 are both modern and feature-rich, but they have distinct styles:

Triple screen set-up -XEV 9e

XEV 9e:

• Minimalist design: The interior has a clean and minimalist look with a focus on functionality.
• Triple-screen setup: It features three 12.3-inch displays for the instrument cluster, infotainment system, and passenger display.
• White leatherette upholstery: The seats are upholstered in white leatherette with black inserts, creating a bright and airy cabin.
• Premium features: It offers a range of premium features like a panoramic sunroof, wireless phone charger, multi-zone AC, and a 16-speaker Harman Kardon sound system.

Be 6 Interior

BE 6:

• Futuristic design: The interior has a more futuristic and driver-focused design with a cockpit-like feel.
• Dual-screen setup: It features two integrated screens for the instrument cluster and infotainment system.
• Dual-tone upholstery: The seats are upholstered in dual-tone fabric and leatherette, creating a more luxurious feel.
• Premium features: It offers similar premium features to the XEV 9e, including a panoramic sunroof, wireless phone charger, multi-zone AC, and a 16-speaker Harman Kardon sound system.

Both cars offer a comfortable and well-equipped interior, but the XEV 9e leans towards a minimalist aesthetic, while the BE 6 offers a more futuristic and driver-focused experience.

You can find more information and images of the interiors of both cars on various automotive websites and blogs.

XEV 9e and Be 6 are both electric SUVs from Mahindra, but they cater to different segments and have distinct characteristics.

XEV 9e:

• Segment: Mid-size SUV
• Design: Sleek and futuristic design with sharp lines and aerodynamic curves
• Interior: Spacious and premium cabin with a focus on technology and comfort
• Range: Up to 542 km on a single charge (with 59 kWh battery)
• Performance: Powerful electric motor delivering impressive acceleration and top speed
• Price: Starts at Rs. 21.90 Lakh (ex-showroom)

Be 6:

• Segment: Compact SUV
• Design: Modern and stylish design with a focus on simplicity and elegance
• Interior: Comfortable and well-equipped cabin with a user-friendly interface
• Range: Up to 535 km on a single charge (with 59 kWh battery)
• Performance: Strong electric motor offering good acceleration and driving dynamics
• Price: Starts at Rs 18.90 Lakh (ex-showroom)

Key Differences:

Performance Figures:

Here are the performance figures for the XEV 9e and Be 6:

XEV 9e:

• Motor Power: 282 bhp
• Torque: 380 Nm
• 0-100 km/h: 6.8 seconds
• Top Speed: 202 km/h
• Range: Up to 656 km (ARAI certified) with 79kWh battery

Be 6:

• Motor Power: 231 PS to 285.5 PS
• Torque: 380 Nm
• 0-100 km/h: 6.7 seconds (claimed)
• Top Speed: 202 km/h (electronically limited)
• Range: Up to 682 km (claimed) with 79kWh battery

Charging Time

The charging time for the Mahindra XEV 9e and BE 6 depends on the type of charger used:

DC Fast Charging:

• 20-80% charge in approximately 20 minutes using a 140 kW DC fast charger.

• AC Charging:

  • 0-100% charge in 6-8.7 hours using an 11 kW AC charger.
  • 0-100% charge in 8-11.7 hours using a 7.2 kW AC charger. 

Please note that the actual charging time may vary depending on factors such as ambient temperature, battery temperature, and the specific charger used.

Safety Systems of XEV 9e and Be 6.

Both the XEV 9e and Be 6 are equipped with a comprehensive suite of safety features, including:

Airbags:

• Both models come with multiple airbags to protect occupants in the event of a collision.   

Electronic Stability Control (ESC):

• ESC helps maintain control of the vehicle, especially during sudden maneuvers or slippery road conditions.   

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD):

• ABS prevents wheel lock-up during braking, while EBD ensures optimal braking force distribution to all wheels.   

Traction Control System (TCS):

• TCS helps maintain traction on slippery surfaces, preventing wheel spin.   

Hill Start Assist (HSA):

• HSA prevents the vehicle from rolling backward on inclines.   

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS):

• TPMS monitors tire pressure and warns the driver of any abnormalities.   

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS):

• Both models offer advanced driver assistance features such as:
  • Adaptive Cruise Control
  • Lane Keeping Assist   
  • Automatic Emergency Braking   
  • Blind Spot Monitoring   
  • Forward Collision Warning

Additional Safety Features:

• Both vehicles also feature other safety features like:
  • Rearview camera   
  • Parking sensors
  • Seatbelt reminders
  • Child seat anchors   

It's important to note that specific safety features may vary depending on the trim level and configuration of the vehicle.

Which one to choose?

• XEV 9e: If you prioritize a larger, more luxurious SUV with the latest technology and features.
• Be 6: If you prefer a more compact and affordable SUV with a stylish design and comfortable interior.

Ultimately, the best choice for you will depend on your specific needs, budget, and preferences.

Note: All images used in this blog has been taken from Manufacturer's website for presentation purpose

Mahindra XUV 700

XUV700 is the flagship SUV from the house of Mahindra. It is available in Petrol and Diesel power trains. Price for the base MX variant of the XUV700 starts at Rs.13.99 lakh and goes up to Rs.26.99 lakh ex-showroom for the top end AX7(AWD) Diesel variant.

It is a well crafted vehicle with great look and state of the art features. XUV700 is a very handsome vehicle from exterior. The vehicle comes with long bonnet with nice grilles. LED headlamps and DRLS are well placed. Fog lamps are nicely tugged on the lower bumper. The skid plate provided under the bumper enhancing its SUV style from front view.

While come to the sides, you can feel the length of the vehicle. XUV700 is having a length of 4695mm and having 2750mm wheelbase. The SUV sits on 18 inch alloy wheels, where as the lower variants are provided with 17 inch alloys. It has unique body coloured door flush handles. These door handles comes out only while approaching the vehicle, is a nice feature of the XUV700.

At the back, you can see a set of beautiful LED tail lamps, large thick bumper, high mounted stop lamp, rear wiper etc. Shark fin antenna is provided on the top. The XUV700 having a boot area of 200 liters with third row seats in up right position, but it can be enlarged by folding the third row seats. The second row seats are also having 60:40 folding function, so you can further increase its loading area by folding these seats if required.

By entering, you will be greeted with a long dual HD super screen of the XUV700. It is a pack of 26.03cm touch screen infotainment system and a 26.03cm digital cluster. A shade is provided on top of the screen is a nice and useful thing while driving the vehicle on severe sunlight. The screen is very clear and easy to navigate. This system can support wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, also it houses controls of several systems of the vehicle including the controls of 12 speaker Sony music system and rear view camera. Amazon Alexa is also integrated with this system, this makes things much easier by opening the sun roof of the vehicle by a command to controlling even the A/c or lights  of your home from the vehicle itself.

Front seats of the vehicle are very comfortable, the top end variant comes with ventilated front seats. Driver seat height can be adjusted electrically, in fact it is a 6-way adjustable seat with memory function, the adjustment switches are provided on the doors as we used to find on Mercedes Benz cars. Dual zone A/c is provided. A/c control switches are of very good quality. Touch and feel of the steering wheel is also very good. It is having telescopic adjustments. Buttons of radio telephony and cruise control are provided on the steering wheel. 

The XUV 700 having good storage spaces on the center console and under the driver arm rest. Storage under the driver arm rest and the glove box are having cooling function too. Apart from this you will get bottle holders on all four doors and two cup holders on the rear seat arm rest of the vehicle. Other features includes, a wireless mobile charger, a 12 V charger and a fast charging port for front passengers and rear A/c vents and two mobile charging points are made available for rear passengers.

It is a very spacious vehicle with all three rows with A/c vents, mobile charging points and bottle/cup holders. This SUV is available in 6 and 7 seats configuration. The second row seats having a slant function for a certain degree is a useful feature on long journeys. It's large glass area and panoramic sunroof are all making us to feel it more spacious than really it is. 

Dimension

• Length: 4695mm
• Width: 1890mm
• Height: 1755mm
• Wheelbase: 2750mm
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 60 liter

Engine and transmission 

The XUV700 is available in petrol and diesel engine variants with manual and automatic transmission options.

Petrol Engine Specifications

• Type: Turbo-Petrol with Direct Injection(TGDi)
• Capacity: 2.0 L
• Max. Power: 147kW@5000 r/min
• Max. Torque: 380 Nm @ 1750-3000 r/min
• Transmission Type: 6MT/ 6AT

Diesel Engine Specifications

• Type: Turbo-Diesel with CRDi
• Capacity: 2.2 L
• Max. Power: 114kW@3750 r/min, 136kW@3500 r/min
• Max. Torque: 360 Nm @ 1500-2800 r/min, 420Nm @1600-2800 r/min(MT), 450Nm @ 1750-2800 r/min (AT)

Safety

The XUV700 comes with lot of active and passive safety systems. It is a GNCAP 5-Star rated vehicle.

The SUV comes with seven airbags and is also features ADAS functions too. Some of the safety features are giving below.

• Seven Airbags
• ABS with EBD
• Hill hold assist
• Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go
• High Beam Assist
• Traffic Sign Recognition
• Reverse Camera and Park Assist
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
• Rain Sensing Wiper
• Driver Drowsiness Detection and, many more...

In conclusion, the XUV700 is a well packaged SUV. You will get three row seats, nice features, spacious cabin and top of all it is a 5-star rated vehicle in the GNCAP crash test. Definitely you can consider the XUV 700, if you are in the search of a big SUV under Rs.30 Lakh.

As always, Drive safe & Happy Driving. 

Note: All images used in this blog has been taken from Manufacturer's website for presentation purpose

Tata Safari

Tata has revamped its premium SUV Safari recently. Now the car looks more premium than the previous version. Price for the base Smart variant starts at Rs.16.19 lakh and goes up to Rs.25.59 Lakh for the top end Accomplished+ 6S variant.

Safari is a bold looking vehicle from all sides. When come to the front, you can see the newly designed  radiator grille, Tata logo is prominently placed on the middle. Raised bonnet with long LED DRLs, Projector headlamps and fog lamps are provided. ADAS sensor is provided on the air dam. A skid plate like element provided on the car is elevating its SUV stance from the front.

It is a long vehicle, the 2741mm wheel base is evident from the sides. 19-inch alloy wheels  and roof rails  are the major attraction from the sides of this SUV. Blackened ORVMs are provided with LED turn indicators looks very premium. Safari badging on the front door and door handles are finished in chrome, looks good. Along with the thick shoulder line, the black cladding from the front bumper extending to the rear bumper making it a muscular SUV from sides. The design of the third row glass is itself a special one and is making the SUV a stylish vehicle from sides.

The long LED light bar passing through the tail gate, connecting both tail lamps is the major attraction at rear. Safari badging and Tata logo are prominently placed. High mounted stop lamp, shark fin antenna, rear spoiler and defogger with wiper are provided. The tail gate of the Safari is a powered one with gesture control. It has a boot capacity of 442 liters. The thick black bumper with the silver skid plate like elements are making the Safari a handsome SUV from rear.

The Tata Safari comes with a nice plush interior with three rows of seats for six/seven occupants. The middle captain seat and front seats are ventilated. Manual sun blinds are provided for second row passengers.

Driver seat and co-driver seats are powered seats where as the rear captain seats have manual adjustments only. Co-driver seat can be electrically move forward to find out more leg space by the left captain seat passenger.

Lot of storage spaces and mobile charging points are available inside the cabin of the Safari. You will get a cooled storage space under the front arm rest and two cup holders on the center console.

There are mobile charging points on the second and third row seats, apart from that the car is provided with a wireless mobile phone charger at the front console, is really a nice feature.

Tata Safari is a premium vehicle and can compete with any vehicle in its segment or a segment above. It has a very nice and well crafted dashboard with unique designs. Mood lighting provided inside the car makes the interior beautiful and luxurious at night.

The other premium thing is the leather wrapped 4-spoke flat bottom steering wheel with illuminated Tata logo. This is an electrically adjustable steering wheel with paddle shifters and having buttons or switches of  several other controls like radio-telephony, cruise control etc.

The SUV comes with Voice Assist Dual-Zone A/c and cabin air purifier. A/c vents are available even at the third row of the Safari, and the good thing is that, the third row passenger can also control the fan speed on that row, is really a convenient feature available with this car.

As in the Harrier the Safari is also provided with a state of the art 10 Speakers JBL music system with 13 JBL Audio modes. These JBL modes are a special of its kind in the industry, apart from the Safari, this feature is available only with the Harrier in the entire auto industry. 

The SUV comes with a large panoramic sun roof with mood lighting, can be operated by voice assist feature of the car is a nice and a premium feature of this car. Moreover this sun roof is making the car interior more airy and spacious.

Controls of this music system is housed in the 31.24 cm Harman Touch screen infotainment system. This tech loaded system houses the controls of several features of the car. 

This system can support wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Reverse parking camera and voice assist features are also configured with this system. Under this system you will get another touch screen display called, Ghost Display, for A/c controls and door lock/unlock functions.

The 26.03 cm digital instrument cluster of the car provides all the vehicle and drive related information like, tyre pressure, speed, door status, distance to empty, drive modes etc. to the driver. Moreover, the navigation can be accessed from this screen too.

Dimension

• Length(mm): 4668
• Width(mm): 1922
• Height(mm): 1795
• Wheelbase(mm): 2741
• Boot Space(mm): 420
• Tyre Size (inch): 17/18/19
• Spare Tyre(inch): 16
• Fuel Tank (Liter): 50

Engine Specification

Tata Safari is powered by a 2.0L KRYOTEC BS6 Ph 2 diesel engine, which produces the max.power of 170PS and 350Nm Torque, is paired with a 6-speed manual/automatic gear boxes.  Both the manual and automatic transmissions works well with this engine. The paddle shifters provided with the automatic variant is making the car a fun to drive machine.

Terrain response modes with LED display provided on the Safari is a useful feature while travelling through rough roads. Apart from this the car is provided with three drive modes like Eco, City and Sports. The engine response and dynamics changes according to the drive modes.

Important Figures

• Engine Power : 170PS@3750RPM
• Max.Torque: 350Nm@1750-2500RPM
• Engine Capacity: 1956cc, In Line 4 Cylinder
• Transmission: 6-Speed Manual/Automatc

Safety

Tata Safari is a tough and rugged SUV built on the legendary D8 platform of the Land Rover. The SUV has scored 5-Stars in both adult and child occupants safety in the crash tests conducted by the GNCAP and recently launched Bharat NCAP. 

It has provided with six air bags as standard and seven on higher variants. Apart from this the car is filled with several active and passive safety features including ADAS technology. Some of them are giving below..

• 7 Airbags ( Six in lower variants)
• All Wheel Disc Brakes
• ISOFIX
• Seatbelt Reminder for All 3 Rows
• Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
• Hill Hold Control
• Traction Control
• Roll Over Mitigation
• Corner Stability Control
• Brake Disc Wiping
• After Impact Braking
• Panic Brake Alert
• ABS with EBD
• Rear and Front Parking Sensors
• 360 Degree Camera
• Central Locking
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• Rear Washer Wiper
• Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go
• Autonomous Emergency Braking
• Blind Spot Detection
• Lane Departure Warning
• Forward Collision Warning
• Rear Collision Warning
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Traffic Sign Recognition
• High Beam Assist
• Auto Headlamps
• Rain Sensing Wipers
• Auto Dimming IRVM
• Driver Doze Off Alert
• Hill Descent Control
• Hill Hold Assist
• Rear Fog Lamp
• Connected Vehicle Technology with iRA 2.0
• Emergency Call and Breakdown Call Assist

In conclusion, the Safari is a well engineered SUV available with 6 and 7 seat configurations. It has a nice plush interior and very comfortable seating. The car is provided with a powerful diesel engine and also giving you the flexibility of opting the manual or automatic transmission variant. After all, the Safari is a 5-Star rated SUV by BNCAP and GNCAP in their respective crash tests. The top variant of the SUV comes with ADAS features too. Definitely you can consider the Safari if you are planning to buy a vehicle of this size and features.

As always, Drive safe & Happy Driving. 

Note: All images used in this blog has been taken from Manufacturer's website for presentation purpose

TATA HARRIER

Tata Motors recently has recently revamped their top selling premium SUV Harrier with new look and advanced technology features. Now the car looks smarter than the previous version. Price of the base-Smart variant of the Harrier starts at Rs.15.49 lakh and goes up to Rs.24.49 lakh Ex-showroom, for the top end Fearless+ variant.

The Harrier looks very bold and muscular from the front angle. Raised bonnet, big radiator grille and large air dam with silver accents are all contributing to this manly look of the Harrier. 

Apart from the muscular and manly look, the Harrier looks very handsome with its long LED DRLs and sequential LED turn indicators. Bi-LED Projector headlamps and fog lamps with cornering function are well placed on either side of the radiator grille and air dam, are making it a very premium and a stylish SUV.

Harrier is an SUV from the sides with its large 18-inch alloy wheels and thick wheel arches along with the muscular lines and creases provided on the doors and side panels. 2741mm wheelbase is very evident from the side view of the car. Door handles are in body colour. Black ORVMs with turn indicator looks premium. Roof rails and shark fin antenna are also provided on all variants.

Like the front, it is a bold looking SUV from the rear. The long LED light bar and tail lamps are elevating the look to a premium level. Rear defogger, spoiler, camera and rear wiper are provided. Electrically operated boot lid having gesture control function, it can be opened by waving the foot under the car. The boot has a storage capacity of 445liter.Unlike other SUVs and Hatchbacks that provides the spare wheel in the boot, in the Harrier it is located under the car, is ensuring a good cargo volume. Also, the cargo capacity can be enlarged by folding the 60:40 split seats.

The Harrier comes with a well-furnished and upmarket interior. It has a good, nice dashboard with 31.24cm touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. This system houses Alexa voice assist feature too.

A 28 cm driver infotainment system is provided on the car will support the onboard navigation and provides other vehicle related information like Distance to empty, Tyre pressure, Service reminder etc. 

The Harrier is provided with a nice flat bottom steering wheel with illuminated Tata logo on the middle. Radio telephony, cruise control and paddle shifters are also provided.

 

This steering wheel can be adjusted electrically for a suitable driving position. The Harrier comes with five speaker and four tweeters with a sub-woofer Harman Kardon music system, which can be controlled from the touchscreen infotainment system is a very premium one in the segment. It is also provided with sixteen JBL music modes-is a feature only available with the Harrier and Safari, is a unique and very first in the entire global automobile industry. 

The car is provided with a digital control unit under the infotainment system having the controls of dual zone A/c, car lock/unlock etc.

Seats of the car are very comfortable. Both front seats are ventilated. Driver and co-driver seats can be adjusted electrically. Driver seat have 6-way adjustment with memory function whereas the co-driver seat has 4-way adjustable functions. Both these front seats are ventilated. 

Back seats are also very comfortable for three passengers. Mobile charging points, A/c vents and manual sun blinds are also made available for rear passengers. The car is provided with bottle holders on all four doors and there are storage spaces on the center console and cooled storage space under the driver arm rest. For rear passengers, two cup holders are available on the rear seat arm rest.

Panoramic sunroof and mood lighting provided with the car is making the interior very premium.

Engine and gear box

The Harrier is provided with 1956cc Kryotec 2.0L Turbocharged diesel engine which produces 170PS@3750RPM, is paired with 6-speed manual and automatic transmission options. The engine works well with both transmission options and so it is very comfortable to drive in city and on highways. 

You can select the desired drive mode and terrain modes from the drive and terrain mode selectors provided on the center consol, is a very convenient feature.

Important Figures

• Max.Power (PS@rpm): 170 @ 350
• Max.Torque (Nm@rpm): 350@1750-2500
• Engine Type: Kryotec 2.0 L Turbocharged Engine
• Engine Capacity (cc): 1956
• Transmission: 6-Speed Manual/6-Speed Automatic
• Length (mm) x Width (mm) x Height (mm): 4605 x 1922 x 1718
• Wheelbase (mm): 2741
• Boot Space (Ltr): 445
• Seating Capacity: 05
• Fuel Tank Capacity (Ltr): 50

Safety

Harrier is the one of the safest vehicles and is one of the few Indian made vehicle which was scored 5 stars in Global NCAP test rating. The car comes with six airbags as standard across variants and seven in higher variants.

Recently it has scored 5 stars in Bharath NCAP for both adult and child occupancy safety. Apart from its strong body, the Harrier is loaded with lot of active and passive safety features, some of them are giving below.

• Six Airbags as Standard and Seven on higher variants
• Emergency Call/Brake Down Call Assistance
• Electronic Stability Control (ESP)
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• ABS with EBD
• ISOFIX
• Central Locking
• Height Adjustable Seatbelts for Driver and Co-Driver
• Traction Control
• Corner Stability Control
• Adaptive Cruise Control (Available with AT variants)
• Autonomous Emergency Braking
• Forward Collision Warning
• Rear Collision Warning
• Traffic Sign Recognition
• High Beam Assist
• Lane Departure Warning
• Blind Spot Detection
• Lane Chage Alert
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Door Open Alert
• 360 Degree Camera
• Front & Rear Parking Assist
• Hill Descent Control
• Hill Hold Assist
• Roll Over Mitigation
• Rain Sensing Wipers
• Driver Doze Off Alert
• Panic Brake Alert
• After Impact Braking
• 3-Point Seatbelt with Reminder for All Seats etc..

In conclusion, the Harrier is the safest SUV now available in India which has scored 5-star safety rating in adult and child occupants' safety from both GNCAP and BNCAP. Moreover, it will lure you with its manly look and large road presence. It is safe, comfortable, fun to drive and a bold looking SUV. Harrier has everything that a customer deserves from a vehicle at its price range. Definitely you can consider the Harrier if you are in search of a vehicle of its class.

As always, Drive safe & Happy Driving. 

Note: All images used in this blog has been taken from Manufacturer's website for presentation purpose