Mahindra builds a Batmobile, and it's not just for Bruce Wayne
Fortunately, Mahindra didn't use a frumpy Pik-Up as the basis for its Batman-themed special-edition model, instead using the angular, ultra-modern BE 6 electric SUV.
"The BE 6 has always been about boldness and forward thinking. With the Batman Edition, we wanted to go further — to create something so personal, so visually arresting, that owning it feels like owning a piece of cinematic history," said Pratap Bose, chief design and creative officer for the automotive and farm sectors of Mahindra & Mahindra.
"We've obsessed over even the smallest detail, so that every time you look at it, you discover something new."
CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Mahindra Click here to get a great deal.
And indeed, there's a bevy of little details once you get past the obvious changes like those enormous Batman decals on the front doors.
Externally, there are Bat emblems on the wheels, rear bumper, quarter panels and windows.
Even the puddle lights show the Bat Signal… on the ground, of course, where the Caped Crusader would probably miss it.
There's also a giant Bat emblem on the glass 'Infinity Roof', which he would most certainly see from any Gotham City rooftop.
Then there are the non-Batman-specific details, like suspension and brake calipers finished in Alchemy Gold. This contrasts with the exterior paint, which is a custom Satin Black finish, as well as the exclusive black 20-inch wheels.
Inside, there's a brushed gold 'halo' around the driver's cockpit, contrasting with the Charcoal leather instrument panel, and "race car inspired" door straps with Batman Edition branding.
Gold accents can also be found on the steering wheel, infotainment controller, and electronic parking brake, with the suede and leather upholstery featuring gold sepia stitching.
A brushed Alchemy Gold special-edition numbered plaque sits on the centre console. Of course, there's a bevy of Bat emblems inside too, including on the seats.
Finally, Gothamites will hear you coming thanks to "Custom Batman inspired exterior engine sounds".
Mahindra will build just 300 examples of the Batman Edition, which is based on the range-topping Pack Three.
This features the larger 79kWh (instead of 59kWh) battery, and a single rear-mounted electric motor producing 210kW of power and 380Nm of torque.
The BE 6 rides on MacPherson strut front and five-link rear suspension, with the Pack Three featuring adaptive dampers.
Deliveries begin in India on September 20, 2025, which, in case you didn't know, is International Batman Day. That means Indian buyers can get their hands on one well before the next Batman film is released in 2027.
Of course, that film – like The Batman, which premiered in 2022 – will star Robert Pattinson. Mahindra makes clear, however, that the BE 6 Batman Edition is inspired by Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Trilogy starring Christian Bale.
The BE 6 is part of the Electric Origin series of Mahindra SUVs, which also includes the XEV 9e, and the brand confirmed late last year it plans a "phased, calibrated international rollout of the Electric Origin series, starting with right-hand drive markets".
The Batman Edition isn't the first superhero-themed special-edition vehicle.
Hyundai offered an Iron Man version of its Kona, introduced here in 2019, which featured an extensive array of changes to make it look like something the superhero would drive.
That included a matte grey and red exterior, unique wheels and bonnet, and even details like Iron Man emblems on the puddle lights, Stark Industries logos on the seats, and custom graphics for the screens and head-up display.
In 2018, Renault also offered a Super Hero Edition of its Kwid in India. This came in two versions, inspired by Iron Man and Captain America respectively.
Click an image to view the full gallery.
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Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
We may be between Batman films, but Mahindra has gone ahead and launched a special Batman edition of one of its models.
Fortunately, Mahindra didn't use a frumpy Pik-Up as the basis for its Batman-themed special-edition model, instead using the angular, ultra-modern BE 6 electric SUV.
"The BE 6 has always been about boldness and forward thinking. With the Batman Edition, we wanted to go further — to create something so personal, so visually arresting, that owning it feels like owning a piece of cinematic history," said Pratap Bose, chief design and creative officer for the automotive and farm sectors of Mahindra & Mahindra.
"We've obsessed over even the smallest detail, so that every time you look at it, you discover something new."
CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Mahindra Click here to get a great deal.
And indeed, there's a bevy of little details once you get past the obvious changes like those enormous Batman decals on the front doors.
Externally, there are Bat emblems on the wheels, rear bumper, quarter panels and windows.
Even the puddle lights show the Bat Signal… on the ground, of course, where the Caped Crusader would probably miss it.
There's also a giant Bat emblem on the glass 'Infinity Roof', which he would most certainly see from any Gotham City rooftop.
Then there are the non-Batman-specific details, like suspension and brake calipers finished in Alchemy Gold. This contrasts with the exterior paint, which is a custom Satin Black finish, as well as the exclusive black 20-inch wheels.
Inside, there's a brushed gold 'halo' around the driver's cockpit, contrasting with the Charcoal leather instrument panel, and "race car inspired" door straps with Batman Edition branding.
Gold accents can also be found on the steering wheel, infotainment controller, and electronic parking brake, with the suede and leather upholstery featuring gold sepia stitching.
A brushed Alchemy Gold special-edition numbered plaque sits on the centre console. Of course, there's a bevy of Bat emblems inside too, including on the seats.
Finally, Gothamites will hear you coming thanks to "Custom Batman inspired exterior engine sounds".
Mahindra will build just 300 examples of the Batman Edition, which is based on the range-topping Pack Three.
This features the larger 79kWh (instead of 59kWh) battery, and a single rear-mounted electric motor producing 210kW of power and 380Nm of torque.
The BE 6 rides on MacPherson strut front and five-link rear suspension, with the Pack Three featuring adaptive dampers.
Deliveries begin in India on September 20, 2025, which, in case you didn't know, is International Batman Day. That means Indian buyers can get their hands on one well before the next Batman film is released in 2027.
Of course, that film – like The Batman, which premiered in 2022 – will star Robert Pattinson. Mahindra makes clear, however, that the BE 6 Batman Edition is inspired by Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Trilogy starring Christian Bale.
The BE 6 is part of the Electric Origin series of Mahindra SUVs, which also includes the XEV 9e, and the brand confirmed late last year it plans a "phased, calibrated international rollout of the Electric Origin series, starting with right-hand drive markets".
The Batman Edition isn't the first superhero-themed special-edition vehicle.
Hyundai offered an Iron Man version of its Kona, introduced here in 2019, which featured an extensive array of changes to make it look like something the superhero would drive.
That included a matte grey and red exterior, unique wheels and bonnet, and even details like Iron Man emblems on the puddle lights, Stark Industries logos on the seats, and custom graphics for the screens and head-up display.
In 2018, Renault also offered a Super Hero Edition of its Kwid in India. This came in two versions, inspired by Iron Man and Captain America respectively.
Click an image to view the full gallery.
MORE: Mahindra's new electric SUVs on the cards for Australia
Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
We may be between Batman films, but Mahindra has gone ahead and launched a special Batman edition of one of its models.
Fortunately, Mahindra didn't use a frumpy Pik-Up as the basis for its Batman-themed special-edition model, instead using the angular, ultra-modern BE 6 electric SUV.
"The BE 6 has always been about boldness and forward thinking. With the Batman Edition, we wanted to go further — to create something so personal, so visually arresting, that owning it feels like owning a piece of cinematic history," said Pratap Bose, chief design and creative officer for the automotive and farm sectors of Mahindra & Mahindra.
"We've obsessed over even the smallest detail, so that every time you look at it, you discover something new."
CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Mahindra Click here to get a great deal.
And indeed, there's a bevy of little details once you get past the obvious changes like those enormous Batman decals on the front doors.
Externally, there are Bat emblems on the wheels, rear bumper, quarter panels and windows.
Even the puddle lights show the Bat Signal… on the ground, of course, where the Caped Crusader would probably miss it.
There's also a giant Bat emblem on the glass 'Infinity Roof', which he would most certainly see from any Gotham City rooftop.
Then there are the non-Batman-specific details, like suspension and brake calipers finished in Alchemy Gold. This contrasts with the exterior paint, which is a custom Satin Black finish, as well as the exclusive black 20-inch wheels.
Inside, there's a brushed gold 'halo' around the driver's cockpit, contrasting with the Charcoal leather instrument panel, and "race car inspired" door straps with Batman Edition branding.
Gold accents can also be found on the steering wheel, infotainment controller, and electronic parking brake, with the suede and leather upholstery featuring gold sepia stitching.
A brushed Alchemy Gold special-edition numbered plaque sits on the centre console. Of course, there's a bevy of Bat emblems inside too, including on the seats.
Finally, Gothamites will hear you coming thanks to "Custom Batman inspired exterior engine sounds".
Mahindra will build just 300 examples of the Batman Edition, which is based on the range-topping Pack Three.
This features the larger 79kWh (instead of 59kWh) battery, and a single rear-mounted electric motor producing 210kW of power and 380Nm of torque.
The BE 6 rides on MacPherson strut front and five-link rear suspension, with the Pack Three featuring adaptive dampers.
Deliveries begin in India on September 20, 2025, which, in case you didn't know, is International Batman Day. That means Indian buyers can get their hands on one well before the next Batman film is released in 2027.
Of course, that film – like The Batman, which premiered in 2022 – will star Robert Pattinson. Mahindra makes clear, however, that the BE 6 Batman Edition is inspired by Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Trilogy starring Christian Bale.
The BE 6 is part of the Electric Origin series of Mahindra SUVs, which also includes the XEV 9e, and the brand confirmed late last year it plans a "phased, calibrated international rollout of the Electric Origin series, starting with right-hand drive markets".
The Batman Edition isn't the first superhero-themed special-edition vehicle.
Hyundai offered an Iron Man version of its Kona, introduced here in 2019, which featured an extensive array of changes to make it look like something the superhero would drive.
That included a matte grey and red exterior, unique wheels and bonnet, and even details like Iron Man emblems on the puddle lights, Stark Industries logos on the seats, and custom graphics for the screens and head-up display.
In 2018, Renault also offered a Super Hero Edition of its Kwid in India. This came in two versions, inspired by Iron Man and Captain America respectively.
Click an image to view the full gallery.
MORE: Mahindra's new electric SUVs on the cards for Australia
Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
We may be between Batman films, but Mahindra has gone ahead and launched a special Batman edition of one of its models.
Fortunately, Mahindra didn't use a frumpy Pik-Up as the basis for its Batman-themed special-edition model, instead using the angular, ultra-modern BE 6 electric SUV.
"The BE 6 has always been about boldness and forward thinking. With the Batman Edition, we wanted to go further — to create something so personal, so visually arresting, that owning it feels like owning a piece of cinematic history," said Pratap Bose, chief design and creative officer for the automotive and farm sectors of Mahindra & Mahindra.
"We've obsessed over even the smallest detail, so that every time you look at it, you discover something new."
CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Mahindra Click here to get a great deal.
And indeed, there's a bevy of little details once you get past the obvious changes like those enormous Batman decals on the front doors.
Externally, there are Bat emblems on the wheels, rear bumper, quarter panels and windows.
Even the puddle lights show the Bat Signal… on the ground, of course, where the Caped Crusader would probably miss it.
There's also a giant Bat emblem on the glass 'Infinity Roof', which he would most certainly see from any Gotham City rooftop.
Then there are the non-Batman-specific details, like suspension and brake calipers finished in Alchemy Gold. This contrasts with the exterior paint, which is a custom Satin Black finish, as well as the exclusive black 20-inch wheels.
Inside, there's a brushed gold 'halo' around the driver's cockpit, contrasting with the Charcoal leather instrument panel, and "race car inspired" door straps with Batman Edition branding.
Gold accents can also be found on the steering wheel, infotainment controller, and electronic parking brake, with the suede and leather upholstery featuring gold sepia stitching.
A brushed Alchemy Gold special-edition numbered plaque sits on the centre console. Of course, there's a bevy of Bat emblems inside too, including on the seats.
Finally, Gothamites will hear you coming thanks to "Custom Batman inspired exterior engine sounds".
Mahindra will build just 300 examples of the Batman Edition, which is based on the range-topping Pack Three.
This features the larger 79kWh (instead of 59kWh) battery, and a single rear-mounted electric motor producing 210kW of power and 380Nm of torque.
The BE 6 rides on MacPherson strut front and five-link rear suspension, with the Pack Three featuring adaptive dampers.
Deliveries begin in India on September 20, 2025, which, in case you didn't know, is International Batman Day. That means Indian buyers can get their hands on one well before the next Batman film is released in 2027.
Of course, that film – like The Batman, which premiered in 2022 – will star Robert Pattinson. Mahindra makes clear, however, that the BE 6 Batman Edition is inspired by Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Trilogy starring Christian Bale.
The BE 6 is part of the Electric Origin series of Mahindra SUVs, which also includes the XEV 9e, and the brand confirmed late last year it plans a "phased, calibrated international rollout of the Electric Origin series, starting with right-hand drive markets".
The Batman Edition isn't the first superhero-themed special-edition vehicle.
Hyundai offered an Iron Man version of its Kona, introduced here in 2019, which featured an extensive array of changes to make it look like something the superhero would drive.
That included a matte grey and red exterior, unique wheels and bonnet, and even details like Iron Man emblems on the puddle lights, Stark Industries logos on the seats, and custom graphics for the screens and head-up display.
In 2018, Renault also offered a Super Hero Edition of its Kwid in India. This came in two versions, inspired by Iron Man and Captain America respectively.
Click an image to view the full gallery.
MORE: Mahindra's new electric SUVs on the cards for Australia
Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
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The updated Ora also includes a heat pump, which captures residual heat from components such as the motor and battery, allowing the vehicle to use less energy to heat the cabin in cold weather. App connectivity is now available, allowing you to remotely control vehicle functions, view the vehicle's location, and monitor its charging progress in real time. The refreshed hatch is a bit slower, with GWM claiming a 0-100km/h time of 9.0 seconds compared with 8.4 seconds. You can blame a higher kerb weight for that, as the Ora now weighs between 1650kg and 1670kg – up from 1540-1580kg. There's a new single-tone Sun Black finish, replacing the old black with white roof option, which is mated with a blue and grey interior. This interior colourway was previously exclusive to Oras finished in Aurora Green. The updated Ora can also be distinguished by revised badging at the rear. There's now a large GWM wordmark on the tailgate and a smaller Ora one, instead of the other way around. Inside, there's a new USB-C outlet next to the existing USB-A outlet. There are three selectable regenerative braking levels, including a single-pedal mode. There's vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability, with a maximum 6kW output. The GWM Ora is backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty. GWM offers capped-price servicing across its range, though it has yet to confirm pricing for the updated Ora. The GWM Ora has a five-star safety rating from ANCAP, based on testing conducted in 2022. Standard safety equipment includes: The Ultra and GT also include front parking sensors. There are three trim levels in the 2026 Ora lineup, though the Ultra will soon be retired. Above: Lux The Lux comes standard with the following equipment: Above: GT The Ultra adds: The GT includes the additional equipment of the Ultra, plus: There are three interior colourways available: The following exterior finishes are available on the Lux: The following exterior finishes are available on the GT: As mentioned, the Ultra is coming here only in Aurora Green with a black roof. Premium paint (ie: anything bar the Hamilton White options) costs an extra $595. MORE: Explore the GWM Ora showroom Content originally sourced from:
