Mahindra introduces innovative technology offerings in its XUV500

 

NEW DELHI:  The leading Indian automobile company Mahindra has updated its flagship SUV, the XUV500, with a host of smart hi-tech features.

 The 2017 Mahindra XUV500 model receives four new features: Android Auto, Connected Apps, Ecosense tech and an Emergency Call function. These new technologies will enhance the in-vehicle experience of the XUV500 by providing connectivity, convenience and entertainment options to the consumer.

  According to a company statement, the technology features offered by Mahindra have received phenomenal response from the market, which can be clearly seen from higher proportion of sales of top-end variants of the XUV500 and Scorpio.

  Mahindra has introduced Ecosense, a first-of-its-kind technology that enables customers to optimize their driving pattern, in order to reap maximum fuel economy benefit.   “Ecoscore” which is computed based on the Excessive High Speed, Optimal Gear Selection, Aggressive Acceleration, Excessive Idling Duration ,

            Aggressive Braking and Clutch Override. The system prompts for an appropriate gear shift, excessive idling and also for clutch override.

  Another feature of Ecosense is that it enables the customer to instantaneously update “Ecoscore” and “Drive Summaries” through Social Media such as Facebook / Twitter / WhatsApp from their XUV500. Ecosense systematically stores drive summaries on the cloud using smart phone data connection. These summaries can be retrieved by customers on the WithYouHamesha portal.

  Another feature, Android Auto focuses on safety and minimizes driver distraction by projecting Android phone content on to the vehicle infotainment system.

  It enhances XUV500 driving experience & enables customer to stay focused on road with simple, intuitive interfaces, integrated steering wheel controls and powerful speech recognition. XUV500 customers will have in-car access to Google maps with accurate live traffic, Hands-free telephony, Google play music, Internet music, Internet radio, Messenger, Audiobooks & Podcasts. (AGENCIES)