Experience Luxury and Safety: A Deep Dive into the New SUV
This SUV offers a blend of luxury and capability, promising a premium feel every time you step inside. While the top models are packed with advanced features, even the mid-variants provide all essential functionalities for your daily needs. This article explores the vehicle’s design, features, performance, and safety, highlighting its unique offerings across different trims.
Exterior Design and Features
The SUV boasts a striking front profile with a new logo, complemented by a glossy black grille that also offers silver insert options. Its lighting setup includes full LED headlights, bright DRLs (Daytime Running Lights), and floating indicators. LED fog lamps enhance visibility, while automatic headlights are a premium feature found in the top models. The lower grille is blacked out, and a muscular silver skid plate provides engine protection.
From the side, the vehicle features roof rails and robust 235/65 R17 radial tires, offering good travel. Glossy black, electrically adjustable ORVMs (Outside Rear View Mirrors) include integrated indicators. The A-pillar is body-colored, adding to its sleek look. Unique door handles are also a notable design element. At the rear, you’ll find disc brakes for enhanced stopping power and the new logo. The rear profile is equipped with a camera, indicators, rear wiper, defogger, and a high-mount stop lamp. The bumper includes reflectors, two parking sensors, and a large, muscular silver skid plate, with the spare wheel conveniently located underneath. The SUV offers a good ground clearance of 200 millimeters.
Interior Comfort and Technology
Step inside to a cabin designed for comfort and convenience. The vehicle offers both 5-seater and 7-seater configurations. It features a fully digital instrument cluster measuring 10.25 inches, paired with a 10.25-inch infotainment system. This touchscreen unit supports Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and comes with 6 speakers. It also includes “Adreno” car connect features for enhanced connectivity. The dashboard has a premium dual-tone finish.
For added luxury, a panoramic sunroof is available from the X5 variant onwards, providing an open and airy cabin experience. The Xcite variant, however, features manual AC controls and fabric seats, which offer height adjustment and recline. Storage options include a spacious glove box with a tablet holder, a central armrest with storage, cup holders, and a card tray. Rear passengers benefit from good legroom, AC vents, cup holders, and a Type-C USB charging port.
Engine and Performance
The SUV comes with both diesel and petrol engine options to suit different preferences.
- Diesel Engine: A 2.2-liter mHawk diesel engine delivers 182 BHP of power and 420 Nm of torque, offering an impressive mileage of approximately 14-15 kmpl. It also supports Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF).
- Petrol Engine: The 2.0-liter mStallion petrol engine produces 197 BHP of power and 380 Nm of torque, with an estimated mileage of around 12 kmpl.
Both engines offer robust performance, with the diesel variant providing slightly better mileage. A four-wheel-drive option is also available for enhanced capability.
Safety and Variants
Safety is a top priority, with the SUV achieving a 5-star safety rating from Global NCAP. Standard safety features include ABS with EBD, central locking, power door locks, traction control, hill start assist, seatbelt warning, and reverse parking sensors. The Xcite variant comes with 2 airbags, while top models offer 6 airbags (or 7, depending on the specific trim).
The SUV is available in several variants: MX, X3, X5, X7, and the top-tier X7 Luxury.
- Top Model Features: The X7 Luxury variant is fully loaded with advanced safety and convenience features such as adaptive cruise control, automatic headlamps, sensing wipers, a 360-degree camera, and a Sony surround sound system. It also includes leather seats, an electronic parking brake, wireless charging, and passive entry.
The vehicle comes with a warranty of 3 years and unlimited kilometers. Color options include Midnight Black, Silver, Red, White, and Electric Blue.
Pricing and Dimensions
The SUV’s ex-showroom prices range from 12.49 lakhs up to 24.58 lakhs for the top model.
- On-road pricing (Lucknow example):
- Diesel X5 Manual: Approximately 17.10 lakhs (ex-showroom) and 20.15 lakhs (on-road).
- Petrol X5 Manual: Approximately 16.55 lakhs (ex-showroom) and 19.47 lakhs (on-road).
Dimensions:
- Length: 4695 mm
- Width: 1890 mm
- Height: 1755 mm
This SUV competes with vehicles like the Tata Safari and Hyundai Alcazar, offering a compelling package of features, comfort, and a high safety rating.
