KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- XUV Electric series will get a new steering wheel
- Two-spoke steering with octagonal design
- Gets a digital logo in the middle
Mahindra is working on expanding its electric SUV portfolio marginally in the coming years. New products including a range of EVs from XUV.e to BE platform are currently being developed. In the latest online leak, the steering wheel design of this upcoming EV lineup has leaked online. Revealing interesting details, we suggest you go through our detailed analysis of this steering wheel below. Also, make sure you've joined our 91Wheels WhatsApp Group for the latest automotive updates.
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Mahindra XUV Electric Steering Wheel Design - Futuristic Yet Practical
As visible in the design patent image, this new steering wheel has a radical design. The octagonal shape of the steering is supported by two-spoked only. A similar design was seen on the latest Tata cars like the updated Nexon. However, unlike Tata, Mahindra plans to introduce a proper screen in the middle of the two spokes. This screen could act as a semi-infotainment for the driver; displaying crucial info on the go.
A similar steering wheel design was seen in the latest spy shots of the Mahindra BE.05 EV. The car was spotted testing with a very futuristic cabin and had the same steering wheel with embedded pneumatic touch controls. Now we know that Mahindra plans to introduce segment-first features and design language on its EV lineup, the steering wheel could act as a source of attraction among future buyers.
Moreover, the comfort and ergonomics of the driver are also going to be improved by its octagonal design. The flat bottom would help in easy ingress and egress for the drivers. Also, the top-flat design would help the drivers to easily see the digital console.
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Verdict
Mahindra's unique design approach has become a key USP for its current car sales. The attractive design language of the new models like the XUV 3X0 and the affordable yet friendly tech innovation is attracting a lot of buyers. A similar trend shall be followed by Mahindra for its upcoming EV SUV lineup.
