Mahindra has launched the six seater version of the Mahindra XEV 9S in India, with prices starting at Rs 25.25 lakh, ex showroom. The six seater configuration is available with the Pack Two Above, Pack Three and Pack Three Above variants. It gets captain seats in the second row, offering improved comfort and easier access to the third row.
Mahindra XEV 9S – Exterior Design
There are no major exterior design changes to the Mahindra XEV 9S six seater compared to the seven seater version. It retains the same overall design, including the distinctive front end, connected lighting elements and muscular SUV stance. The six seater configuration is mainly differentiated by its cabin layout, with the exterior remaining unchanged.
Mahindra XEV 9S – Interior Design And Features
The cabin of the Mahindra XEV 9S continues with the same layout and equipment as the seven seater version. It gets a modern dashboard with triple 12.3-inch screens, leather upholstery and a spacious cabin focused on passenger comfort.
Features include rear AC vents and dual 65W USB charging ports for passengers in the rear rows. The cabin also gets multiple storage spaces and convenience features carried over from the seven seater variants.
The biggest change is the second row. The Mahindra XEV 9S six seater gets two individual captain seats instead of the bench seat offered in the seven seater. Each captain seat gets an individual armrest, which can be flipped up to create more space when accessing the third row. The gap between the two seats also makes getting in and out of the third row easier.
The additional floor space gives third row passengers more room to stretch their legs, improving overall comfort. The six seater configuration costs Rs 25,000 more than the equivalent seven seater version.
Mahindra XEV 9S – Battery And Powertrain
The Mahindra XEV 9S six seater is available with 70kWh and 79kWh battery packs, depending on the variant. All versions use a single rear mounted electric motor producing 380Nm of torque.
The 70kWh version is available with the Pack Two Above variant and produces 245hp. The 79kWh versions produce up to 286hp, depending on the variant.
The 70kWh battery offers a claimed range of up to 600km, while the 79kWh battery offers a claimed range of up to 679km. The 11.2kW AC charger is available separately and is not included in the prices listed below.
The Mahindra XEV 9S six seater is priced from Rs 25.25 lakh, ex showroom, for the Pack Two Above variant with the 70kWh battery. The Pack Two Above with the larger 79kWh battery is priced at Rs 26.15 lakh. The Pack Three with the 70kWh battery costs Rs 28.05 lakh, while the range topping Pack Three Above with the 79kWh battery is priced at Rs 30.15 lakh. These prices do not include the cost of the 11.2kW AC charger.
Mahindra XEV 9S – Market Positioning And Rivals
The six seater version gives buyers a more premium seating layout while retaining the existing electric powertrain options. The captain seats also make the Mahindra XEV 9S more practical for buyers who regularly use all three rows.
Its closest rival in terms of seating flexibility is the Kia Carens Clavis EV, which is also offered in both six and seven seat configurations. With the new seating option, the Mahindra XEV 9S expands its appeal in the electric SUV segment without significant changes to its exterior design or powertrain.