Mahindra XUV500 W4: Up close

Like the W6, the W4 doesn't get alloy wheels. It will get wheel covers though. It's also front-wheel-drive only.

Mahindra has removed some equipment from the W6 to arrive at the W4, but it has kept a lot of the essentials in.

The intricate headlight clusters remain, with LED daytime running lights and projector lamps. The fog lamps are missing though.

The XUV500 W4 also gets a six-way manually adjustable driver’s seat. In terms of safety, there's dual airbags, ABS with EBD and disc brakes all round.

The XUV 500 W4 is powered by the same 2.2-litre diesel engine that is good for 140bhp.

Also on offer are tilt-adjustable power steering, electric wing mirrors, and remote central locking. There is no automatic climate control, however.

The W4 gets a more basic infotainment system with four speakers and CD and aux inputs. The W6's larger display screen is gone now.