Mahindra Xylo puts on a new face

The Mahindra Xylo has undergone some changes for 2012 making the seven-seater more attractive than ever before.

Inspiration was borrowed from the Mahindra XUV500 and now the Xylo receives a revised grille with new headlights as well as a new bonnet and bumper. The wheel arches are more prominent and a rear spoiler and roof rails have also been added to round the Xylo off.

On the inside, the Xylo comes with a new two-tone facia with wooden inserts. Leather seats and loads of storage compartments offer a comfortable and spacious ride. The climate control has also been improved with outlets for all three rows of seats. The Mahindra Xylo also comes with a Bluetooth compatible audio system with steering wheel mounted controls and a on-board computer with fuel consumption, interior and exterior temperature sensors and distance-to-empty readings. Foldable seats mean extra space for those big loads. Safety features include dual front airbags, ABS with EBD and front and rear fog lights.

In the engine room power comes in the form of a 2.2 litre diesel that puts out 88kW at 4000rpm and is mated to a five-speed manual gearbox delivering power to the rear wheels. The price for the Mahindra Xylo is R219 900 and includes a 3-year/60 000km service plan and a 3-year/100 000km warranty. Service intervals are set at 10 000km.