Mahindra XEV 9S review: what owners and experts say

Rear seat space

Strongly positivebased on 5 reviews

“the big advantage is of width. You can easily adjust three people in here, which you can't really do on the Clavis EV. Flat floor. So, even if you're seated in the center, there is a good amount of room. Headroom is not an issue”

Handling

Strongly positivebased on 9 reviews

“All the power goes to the rear wheels, so the steering has to only do the steering. So it's light, easy, comfortable. You don't find it difficult to adapt to, especially when you're moving up from a smaller car.”

Seat comfort

Generally positivebased on 11 reviews

“the seats are nice and broad, very supportive, ventilated, of course, like on the Clavis EV. Uh, and you get memory function as well”

Touchscreen responsiveness

Strongly negativebased on 6 reviews

“Unfortunately the passenger screen still doesn't get a privacy filter, which means it is visible to the driver on the go, and that can be a source of distraction, particularly if a movie or something is playing on this screen.”

Third row usability

Strongly negativebased on 8 reviews

“Space at the very back still feels a bit tight for someone of my height. I won't be able to sit here for very long, but someone of an average build, average height can actually make the most of the third row of seating.”

Fit & finish

Generally negativebased on 8 reviews

“a lot of the panels are reflective, piano black... it just gets in your way... in our conditions, it picks up dusts, fingerprints, and smudges very easily. So, keeping this clean would require additional effort”

Boot space

Generally negativebased on 7 reviews

“The tailgate isn't powered, so you'll have to make a bit of effort to get it up. And when you open it, you'll notice that there is not really any space - you will be lucky if you can get a laptop bag or two inside.”

ADAS driver assistance

Mixed reviewsbased on 5 reviews

“In the city, wherever lane marking disappeared, the car started going straight on its own... so I'd say avoid ADAS for the city. I've turned off 80% of the features - lane assist is turned off.”

How much does the Mahindra XEV 9S cost in India?

The Mahindra XEV 9S costs ₹20.65 lakh to ₹30.9 lakh ex-showroom across 10 variants. On-road price depends on your city, so ask a dealer or use our dealer quote check to see what a quote should look like.

Which engine and gearbox options does the Mahindra XEV 9S have?

The Mahindra XEV 9S is sold with electric powertrains and automatic gearboxes. The table above lists every engine and gearbox combination.

What do owners like most about the Mahindra XEV 9S?

Owners and experts are most positive about the Mahindra XEV 9S's rear seat space, handling and seat comfort.

What are the common complaints about the Mahindra XEV 9S?

The most common criticism is about the Mahindra XEV 9S's touchscreen responsiveness, third row usability and fit & finish. Check the full list above to see how strongly reviewers agree.

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