Mahindra XEV 9s Base Pack One Above Variant Explained

The Pack One Above serves as the starting point of the XEV 9S lineup and gives buyers a strong mix of performance, range, technology and comfort without pushing the price too high. It is offered with both 59 kWh and 79 kWh battery options, and even the base setup delivers solid power, fast charging and a well-equipped cabin with the signature triple screen layout. 

The XEV 9S Pack One Bookings open on January 14 next year, giving buyers early access to the base variant with both 59 kWh and 79 kWh battery choices. Deliveries are scheduled to begin on January 23, 2026, while test drive units will be deployed across dealerships starting December 5.

Panoramic Roof Is Standard 

The XEV 9S Pack One Above has a clean, modern look that instantly makes it feel like a next-gen family SUV. The slim Bi-LED headlamps with crisp DRLs give it a sharp face, while the illuminated logo adds a touch of flair when you walk up to it. The 18-inch aero style wheels fill the arches nicely and help the SUV look planted without trying too hard. 

• Bi-LED Headlamps with DRLs
• LED Tail Lamps
• Illuminated Logo
• Stylish 18R Wheels with Aero Covers
• Premium Finish Exterior Cladding
• Panoramic Skyroof
   

Reclinable Second Row

The cabin of the Pack One Above feels thoughtfully put together, focusing on comfort and eye-catching giant screens. The premium fabric seats feel soft and supportive, and the cap-touch switches give the centre console a neat, modern touch without overcomplicating things. The second row can slide, recline and split 60:40, so passengers get room to settle in properly. 

The driver gets height adjustment and an adjustable seatbelt, making it easy to find the right driving position. Practical touches like a rear wiper, demister, push-button start, a generous 527-litre boot and a useful frunk with its own light and drain hole make everyday use easy and stress-free.

• Premium Fabric Upholstery
• CapTouch Switches on Console
• 2nd Row sliding seats
• 60:40 Split in 2nd Row seats with Multi-Step Recline
• Height Adjustable Driver Seat & Seat Belt
• Rear wiper & washer
• Rear demister
• Push Button Start
• Spacious Trunk (150L) & Trunk (up to 527L)
• Frunk with drain hole & light
   

Triple Screen Display

The XEV 9S is equipped with a coast-to-coast triple super screen setup (12.3”x3) powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155. It supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, superfast 5G connectivity, and comes preloaded with OTT, social media, news, and shopping apps. The BYOD in-car experience lets drivers integrate personal devices seamlessly, while audio is handled by four speakers and two tweeters, along with built-in Amazon Alexa for voice control.

• Coast-to-Coast Triple Super Screens (12.3”x3)
• Qualcomm Snapdragon Chipset: 8155
• Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
• Superfast 5G Connectivity
• Pre-installed OTT, Social Media, News, Shopping Apps
• BYOD In-Car Experience
• Connected Features: Cabin Precooling, Scheduled Charging, Remote Commands (Me4U App)
• 4 Speakers & 2 Tweeters
• Built-in Amazon Alexa
   

Couple Of Battery Packs

The Pack One Above gives you two battery choices — a 59 kWh pack that makes 170 kW (about 228 hp) and a larger 79 kWh pack pushing 210 kW (around 281 hp), so even the base variant has plenty of punch. The electric power steering is tuned with a variable gear ratio, making the SUV feel light in the city and confident on open roads. Its tight 10-meter turning circle is seriously handy in crowded areas. 

You also get multiple drive modes, a fun Boost Mode for quick bursts of power, multi-step regen, and a smooth one-touch single-pedal drive setup helped by SonicSuite virtual engine sounds, which makes the whole experience feel more engaging and less silent or dull like some EVs.

Suspension is optimized with iLink front, 5-link rear setup, MTV-CL technology, and frequency-dependent damping, paired with low rolling resistance tyres. Cruise control adds convenience for longer drives.

• 59 & 79 kWh Battery Pack
• Best-in-class Power: 170 kW (59 kWh), 210 kW (79 kWh)
• Electric Power Steering with Variable Gear Ratio
• 10-meter Turning Circle
• Multiple Driving Modes with Boost Mode
• Multi-step regeneration
• One-touch Single Pedal Drive
• SonicSuite with Virtual Engine Sounds
• iLink Front Suspension & 5-link Rear Suspension
• MTV-CL Technology
• Frequency Dependent Damping
• Low Rolling Resistance Tyres
• Cruise Control
   

Mahindra Claims 500 KM Of Real-World Range

Both battery options are built to keep charging stops as short as possible. The larger 79 kWh pack can jump from 20 to 80 percent in about 20 minutes when plugged into a 180 kW DC charger, while the 59 kWh version does the same using a 140 kW unit. 

For everyday home charging, Mahindra offers two wallbox chargers — an 11 kW unit priced around ₹70,000 and a 7.2 kW option at roughly ₹50,000. Standard AC charging takes several hours depending on the charger you pick, but either way it’s simple to top up overnight so the SUV is ready to go the next morning

• Superfast Charging Capability: 20–80% in 20 min (79 kWh) / 140 kW DC (59 kWh)
   

6 Airbags As Standard

Safety is a key highlight with six airbags, high-stiffness bodyshell, all-wheel disc brakes, brake-by-wire technology, and an electronic brake booster with 46 added features. Driver drowsiness detection, electronic parking brake, rear parking sensors with HD camera, and a tyre pressure monitoring system further enhance safety.

• 6 Airbags
• High Stiffness Bodyshell
• All Wheel Disc Brakes
• Brake-by-Wire Tech
• Electronic Brake Booster with 46 Features
• Driver Drowsiness Detection
• Electronic Parking Brake
• Rear Parking Sensors with HD Camera
• TPMS with Individual Tyre Pressure Display

Source- Mahindra