Mahindra XUV500 1.99-litre gets an automatic variant

NEW DELHI: Mahindra has introduced its 1.99-litre motor with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The same engine was launched earlier this year to get around the diesel ban in the NCR (National Capital Region). The homegrown manufacturer introduced the motor with the manual transmission only in the XUV500 and the Scorpio. However, the automatic transmission is not introduced in the Scorpio, but it too is expected to feature the gearbox in the near future.
Speaking of the XU500, Mahindra hasn't made any official statement regarding the AT trim but its web portal has been updated with details of the auto box version. The popular SUV is available with three automatic variants namely -- the W6, W8, and W10 at Rs 14.51 lakh, Rs 15.94 lakh and Rs 17.32 lakh, respectively (ex-showroom, Delhi).
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Despite the downsized dimensions, the 1.99-litre motor produces figures identical to its 2.2-litre parent motor. The power and torque figures remain unaltered at 142PS and 320Nm, accordingly. Moreover, the 6-speed automatic is the same transmission as found with the 2.2-litre motor.
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On the other hand, Mahindra's counterpart - Tata - is also reportedly working on its version of a sub-2000cc motor to move around the diesel ban in NCR. The motor may power the Safari and the upcoming Hexa, both of which use the 2.2-litre Varicor motor.