Mahindra’s
flagship SUV, XUV500 now has a host of innovative technologies – many of which
are an industry first – in the New Age XUV500. The new additions include Android
Auto, Connected Apps, Ecosense & Emergency Call and are
targeted towards meeting the evolving needs of today’s tech savvy consumer.
These new technologies will redefine the in-vehicle experience of the XUV500 by
providing connectivity, convenience and entertainment options to the consumer.
The XUV500 has been a pioneer in providing innovative hi tech
features and by adding these industry-first features to the list, it has raised
the bar once again.
The
25 + “First time in the Country/First Indian OEM technologies”
introduced by Mahindra’s electronics team stand testimonial to its passion
for customer focused innovation.
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.
These
features have been developed under stringent supervision in sophisticated labs
with an eye for precision. The world-class infrastructure such as Hardware-in-Loop
laboratoryacts as a key contributor for successful
introduction of these features / technologies withreduced timeline
and enhanced robustness.
Electronics Hardware-in-Loop Laboratory at Mahindra &
Mahindra
Technologies
such as Talking Car first launched in 2003, Light-sensing headlamps (2007),
Cruise controls (2007), Micro-hybrid (Start/Stop) (2008), Voice command
technology (2009), Stating bending headlamp (2011), Touch-screen infotainment
& navigation (2011), XUV500 with 6 airbags & pedestrian protection
(2011), Bluesense Mobile phone app (2012), Brake energy regeneration (2015),
Mahindra MiniSMART vehicle diagnostics App (2016) brought out by us along with
other cutting-edge features, have given our products a “Best-in-class” status
in their respective segments.
We
have also launched customer-delight features such as 6-way power seats, electric
sun-roof, logo-projection on the floor from ORVM (outside rear-view mirror),
parking lamp (Magic-eye) and tail-lamp with LED light-guide, and reverse
parking assist on our products. Continuing this exemplary journey of
innovation, Mahindra has now developed “Ecosense”, “Connected Apps”, “E-Call”
“Single Touch Lane Change” and integrated “Android Auto” in its New Age XUV500.
These newer in-vehicle technologies will redefine in-car experience of
users and revolutionize the mobility space.
Ecosense – A New Driving Habit
Ecosense
is a first-of-its-kind technology that enables customers to optimize their
driving pattern, in order to reap maximum fuel economy benefit.
Ecosense
presents “Ecoscore” which is computed based on the following key parameters:
- Excessive High
Speed
- Optimal Gear
Selection
- Aggressive
Acceleration
- Excessive Idling
Duration
- Aggressive
Braking
- Clutch Override
The
system prompts for an appropriate gear shift, excessive idling and also for
clutch override.
Another
most exciting 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.
With
Ecosense, fine driving skills of XUV500 can be compared with peers and a status
rank is awarded in addition to drive recommendations.
Ecosense
does a fantastic job for improving fuel economy, which leads to reduced
emissions for a cleaner environment.
Android Auto – Experience a Higher State
Android
Auto brings out the best of in-car infotainment technology offering a plethora
of premium features like connected services and apps on the XUV500.
Android
Auto focuses on safety & 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.
Google
maps provide voice guided turn-by-turn navigation information. Hands-free
telephony enables customer to make and receive phone calls, send and receive
messages.
Extremely
accurate speech recognition enables Auto Android to respond immediately for any
information requested by the customer.
Google
play music enables the user to stream songs, customize playlist, etc.
Android
auto would be releasing the most popular mobile apps to the in-vehicle
environment in a customized manner ensuring safety & comfort.
E-Call – The Saving Grace
Mahindra
continues to give strong emphasis on the safety of its customers. Pioneering in
providing innovative safety solutions, a slew of safety technologies has been
offered in XUV500 to handle pre-accident & collision conditions. In a
post-accident scenario, triggering rapid rescue by first responders is critical
for saving lives.
In order to relieve customers of the hassle of reaching out for
help in panic situations, XUV500 provides the revolutionary E-Call technology. In
an unlikely event of a severe accident and airbags being deployed, the XUV500
automatically makes the call to emergency services without the intervention of
the vehicle occupants. It simultaneously sends alert notifications via SMS to
pre-stored numbers of ambulance, emergency services and Mahindra customer
service (WithYouHamesha). The SMS contains vehicle and location details
with Google map link.
E-Call
technology doesn’t have to be activated each time – it is enabled automatically
by default, right from the moment a smartphone is paired with the vehicle. The
uniqueness of this technology is that it is extremely user-friendly, and is a
frugal innovation as no additional hardware is used.
Connected Apps – Now, Imagine That
XUV500
infotainment package now includes an exclusive “Connected Apps” in addition to
other smart phone connectivity technologies. In order to run these apps, the
infotainment system will now have the capability to access internet via Wi-Fi
hotspots.
Apps
in XUV500 ensures nativity and uniqueness by providing India-specific
entertainment, streaming music, live cricket updates, flash news, and
information on best restaurants, that are available at a click of a button on
XUV500.
Mahindra
offers the following apps to start with:
- Gaana
- Criclive
- Zomato
- Bookmyshow
- Hashtag (Social
media)
- News Center (NDTV,
India Today)
- Calendar (Google)
- Foreca (Weather)
- World Clock
- Calculator
In
order to ensure distraction-free safe driving and provide enriched experience,
XUV500 reads out news, tweets and sports information. In addition, newer apps
and updates on existing apps will happen seamlessly over-the-air without the
intervention of the customer.
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