2021 Mahindra XUV500 Panoramic Sunroof Spotted For The First Time

• The second-gen XUV500 is expected to launch by Q1 2021.

• Aside from a new sunroof, it will get a Mercedes-like twin-screen floating display.

• Powertrain options comprise Mahindra's new 2.0-litre petrol and 2.2-litre diesel engines.

• The second-gen XUV500 is expected to be priced from Rs 14 lakh (ex-showroom).

The second-gen .

With the arrival of the second-gen version, the XUV500 will see a refreshed exterior design and some cool upgrades to the interior. The highlight on the outside are the C-shaped DRLs attached to the new LED headlamps. Inside, the XUV500 is set to get a -like twin-screen floating display that houses both, the infotainment and the digital instrument cluster.

Besides, the XUV500 is also expected to get level 1 autonomous tech, making it the most affordable car with the feature. That title is currently held by the . Like the Gloster, the tech offered in the Mahindra SUV could feature driver assists such as adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, blindspot monitoring, and lane keep assist.

In terms of powertrains, the second-gen XUV500 will get Mahindra's new 2.0-litre petrol and 2.2-litre diesel engines. Both these engines will get manual and automatic gearbox options with an AWD option also expected. Both these engines debuted in the , but are expected to churn out around 190PS in the XUV500.

As part of its plans to upgrade its lineup, Mahindra already launched the second-gen Thar in October 2020. The second-gen XUV500 is expected in Q1 2021, followed by the next-gen .