India, Dec. 1 -- Mahindra XEV 9S has been launched in India at a starting price of Rs.19.95 lakh (ex-showroom). The electric SUV comes as the third model from the homegrown auto manufacturer's Born Electric series of electric SUVs, which also includes the Mahindra XEV 9e and BE 6. The all-new electric SUV shares the same INGLO architecture as the XEV 9e and BE 6, alongside some design elements, but has its own distinct design and features. It is the first-ever three-row, seven-seater electric SUV from Mahindra, essentially, an all-electric iteration of the mighty Mahindra XUV700.

I got the opportunity to drive the Mahindra XEV 9S around the picturesque locations of Nandi Hills near Bengaluru. Here are the five pros and three cons of the ...