Mahindra launches XUV500 AT in Australia

Mahindra Automotive Australia Pty Ltd (MAAPL) has launched the automatic transmission version of the XUV500 flagship SUV in Australia.

The SUV will be available in two variants – W8 2WD AT and W8 AWD AT – with prices starting from $31,900 for the W8 2WD variant. The Aisin automatic transmission is the same as fitted in the India-spec XUV500.

Speaking at the launch, Pravin Shah, president and chief executive (Automotive), Mahindra & Mahindra, said, "The XUV500 has created a niche for itself and has become one of the fastest-selling SUVs to reach the 150,000 unit sales milestone in just four years.”

Mahesh Kaskar, national manager of Mahindra Ag & Auto Australia, added “The XUV 500 Automatic with its numerous features and competitive pricing is a great package. We are confident that it will be well accepted in Australia and will be a game-changer for Mahindra’s automotive operations in the country.”