DESCRIPTION

The AX5 is a particularly feature-rich middle variant. Mahindra’s published AX5 equipment includes dual 10.25-inch HD screens, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, panoramic Skyroof, 17-inch diamond-cut alloys, LED headlamps, cornering lamps, cruise control and six airbags.

Engine & performance

• 2.2L mHawk Turbo Diesel
• Around 185 PS
• 450 Nm torque with automatic transmission
• 6-speed automatic gearbox
• Front-wheel drive
• Diesel Zip / Zap / Zoom drive modes
• 7-seat configuration

Exterior

• LED headlamps
• LED DRLs
• Cornering lamps
• Panoramic Skyroof
• 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
• Roof rails
• Premium XUV700 grille
• LED tail lamps
• Flush-type door handles

Interior & technology

• Dual 10.25-inch digital displays
• Touchscreen infotainment
• Digital instrument cluster
• Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
• Alexa/connected-car technology
• 6-speaker audio system
• Cruise control
• Third-row AC vents
• 60:40 split second row
• Third-row recline
• 7-seat configuration

Safety

• 6 airbags on the AX5
• ABS with EBD
• ESP
• Hill-hold/hill-descent functions
• Curtain airbags covering the three rows
• Rear parking sensors/camera depending on equipment/year
• ISOFIX
• Electronic stability and traction-control systems

Important advertising point: Don’t advertise this particular AX5 as having ADAS, 360° camera, ventilated seats, dual-zone climate control or powered memory driver’s seat unless this specific car has aftermarket equipment. Those are associated with higher AX7/Luxury equipment.