XUV500, the changes are mostly skin-deep, both outside and in. The refreshed XUV gets a toothy new grille, like the one on the Scorpio. The front bumper has also been redesigned: the mesh finish below the headlight has been done away with. The fog lamps sit higher than they did on the older car, and now get chrome surrounds. The hardest change to spot is the flat bonnet, which gives the XUV a much cleaner, grown-up look. One thing we’re not big fans of and were hoping would change are the vertical door handles that feel a bit odd to use.
Move inside, and you’re greeted by soft-touch plastics, and a beige-and-black dual-tone interior. The inside feels a lot plusher with the instrument dial and other gauges now being backlit in blue instead of dingy red. The most noticeable addition to the interior is the sunroof, which, we’re sure, will be appreciated. There’s tech to go with all that comfort: the XUV comes with keyless entry and a start-stop button. The infotainment system feels intuitive and yes, it offers smartphone connectivity via Bluetooth. The fit and finish in places is not up to the mark, and that’s the XUV’s only weak point.
