It seems like Mahindra wants to steal rival’s thunder in the Indian SUV segments. Currently focusing on the launch of its 7 seater mid-sized SUV ” XUV700″, the Indian Automotive Brand has trademarked a new name known as Mahindra XUV900 – According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry’s Patent Design and Trademarks website.
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The Mahindra XUV900 is likely to be a replacement for Alturas G4 which is a flagship SUV in Mahindra & Mahindra’s lineup. It competes with the likes of Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour, and MG Gloster. Alturas G4 is a rebadged version of Korean SUV SsangYong Rexton.
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Since Alturas G4 is not performing well in its segment, it will likely be replaced by its next-generation version which has already launched in the International market as 5th-gen SsangYong Rexton.
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Mahindra’s “XUV” nameplate has a separate fanbase in India. No wonder Mahindra wants to use the XUV name for its other upcoming SUVs as well. A total of four names have been registered by Mahindra for its upcoming SUVs – XUV100, XUV400, XUV700, and XUV900, out of which the XUV900 name will be used on the next generation of ALTURAS G4.
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The Mahindra XUV900 could get an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS),9 Airbags, Hill Descent Control, Hill Start Assist, and XUV700-like twin-screen infotainment system and instrument cluster. It could also be offered in both 6 and 7-seater configurations. A 4×4 drivetrain could also be made available as an option.
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The XUV900 will be positioned above the upcoming Mahindra XUV700. Once Launched, The new XUV900 will compete with the likes of big-sized SUVs such as Ford Endeavour, MG Gloster, and Isuzu MU-X. It is expected to be priced between Rs 28 lakh and Rs 33 lakh (ex-showroom).