Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq: What’s New in Pack 4?

Looking at what Mahindra’s ₹ 26.95 lakh flagship trim offers for everyday Indian roads 

The Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq’s Pack 4 gets some heavy hardware updates, intelligent software suites and the largest battery pack available in the BE 6 family. And for drivers who spend long hours behind the wheel, this trim focuses on cabin comfort and driver ease the most.

Key Takeaways

• The electronically controlled dampers actively cushion most rough city potholes.
• The three 12.3-inch displays run on a Snapdragon 8295 chip with Google Gemini integrated.
• The Pack 4 offers a high-performance gaming suite, seven airbags and full radar-based safety.

The Mahindra BE 6’s coupe-SUV exterior remains unchanged with its Pack 4 variant, but the equipment list under its skin receives some upgrades. At an ex-showroom price of ₹ 26.95 lakh, this trim is for buyers who want the complete electric package, and we have listed some of its core USPs here.

Triple-Screen Cockpit and Everyday Software

The Pack 4’s digital setup retains the three 12.3-inch displays available from the Pack 2, and the Pack 4’s setup is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 processor. Its centre touchscreen reacts instantly to swipes, while the front passenger screen offers separate entertainment streaming through connected earphones. However, the glass surfaces do catch visible reflections, even though navigation maps can be kept legible with higher brightness levels.

Other features this layout provides are:

• TEQ_Talk Voice Companion: An AI voice assistant built with Google Gemini to control over 100 vehicle functions and 48 applications.
• TEQ_Play Entertainment: An in-car karaoke system, built-in gaming suite with controller support and private audio listening for the front passenger.
• 16-Speaker Sound Setup: A 1400W Harman Kardon audio system with Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision support.
• VisionX AR HUD: An augmented reality heads-up display projecting turn arrows, speed and safety alerts.

Adaptive Suspension and Road Behaviour

Pack 4 gets Intelligent Adaptive Suspension compared to the standard independent suspension setup on Pack 3 and lower. This system adjusts firmness according to speed and road conditions. On broken city roads and sharp expansion joints, the suspension rounds off harsh edges far better than standard stiff electric car setups. You will still feel high-frequency jerks through the wide tyres, but they no longer travel through the cabin floor.

Some other features accompanying this suspension setup are:

• Drive Mode Suite: Six driving modes covering Default, Range, Everyday, Race, Custom and Snow.
• Multi-Level Regenerative Braking: Four adjustable regen settings including a true single-pedal driving mode for stop-and-go city traffic.
• Tight Turning Circle: A compact 5.0-metre turning radius that simplifies U-turns on congested city roads.

Safety Tech and Level 2+ ADAS in Indian Conditions

Safety equipment on the Mahindra BE 6 Pack 4 sees some crucial additions as well. The variant offers seven airbags, including a dedicated driver knee airbag alongside curtain and side units. A 540-degree camera setup provides a clear surround view; it even offers underbody footage to navigate road bumps and speed breakers carefully. This system also acts as a built-in dashcam.

The Level 2+ ADAS hardware uses five radar sensors and a forward vision camera. Other essentials include:

• TEQ_Secure Suite: CCC-compliant digital car key on compatible smartphones, NFC card access and Secure360 Pro intrusion alerts with live audio relay.
• HandsFree Park Assist: Automated parking guidance that steers the SUV into parallel or perpendicular spots via the screen or phone app.

Battery, Range, and Charging Expectations

The BE 6 Pack 4’s biggest highlight is its high-range 79 kWh battery pack. Its rear-mounted electric motor delivers 282 bhp and 380 Nm of torque, pushing the SUV to an electronically limited top speed of 202 kmph.

Official MIDC testing sits at 683 km of range on a single full charge. In real-world Indian conditions with full-time air conditioning running, expect somewhere between 470 km and 510 km on mixed highway and city routes.

The battery supports 180 kW DC fast charging, taking the pack from 20% to 80% in roughly 20 minutes. For overnight home charging, Mahindra also give an optional 11.2 kW AC wallbox charger that fully charges the vehicle in around eight hours.

Official Pricing and Specs

The Pack 4’s ex-showroom price is ₹ 26.95 Lakh without the AC wall charger, but if you want to take the 11.2 kW unit home, it becomes ₹ 27.70 Lakh. And unlike the entry trims, this pack cannot be configured with the smaller 59 kWh or 70 kWh batteries.

The ₹ 2.0 Lakh jump over Pack 3+ (79 kWh) introduces hardware upgrades like adaptive dampers, heads-up display, knee airbag, etc.

AutoYugg Verdict: Is Pack 4 the One to Buy?

The Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq Pack 4’s adaptive suspension conveniently addresses the ride stiffness usually found in heavy battery electric vehicles while navigating uneven roads. Meanwhile, its generous 79 kWh battery returns high inter-city touring capability of around 460 to 490 km on steady highway cruising without worrying about range anxiety.

If your daily running is strictly restricted within city limits, the lower battery variants will no doubt save upfront capital. But if you want an EV that handles highway journeys with adaptive ride comfort and top-tier safety, you can go for the Pack 4. Keep in mind, however, that its coupe roofline does eat into rear-seat headroom for tall passengers, and the glossy interior panels demand regular cleaning.