On the last version of the SUV, the XUV 500 fog lamp pair comes fitted from the W9 variant up, meaning the W9, W11 and W11 Option carry them and the two lower trims miss out. Mahindra has stopped selling the XUV500 new, so lamps, bezels and covers now come from dealer stock or parts shops.
Below: identifying the bulb, swapping a cracked xuv 500 fog lamp cover, and retrofitting a pair on a W5 or W7.
XUV500 fitment card
- Status
- No longer sold new; figures are for the last version
- Tyre size
- 235/65 R17 (W5, W7, W9), 235/60 R18 (W11, W11 Option)
- Earlier version
- 235/65 R17 on W6, W8 and W10
- Wheels
- 17 inch steel with full cover (W5, W7), 17 inch alloy (W9), 18 inch alloy (W11)
- Tyre pressure (cold)
- Front 32 psi, rear 32 psi; check the driver door sticker
- PCD
- 5 x 139.7 mm as listed by fitment databases; confirm on the old wheel
- Wiper blades
- 26 inch driver side, 18 inch passenger side, 12 inch rear
- Fog lamps
- Front fog lamps from W9 upward on the last version
- Wheel cap
- 17 inch full wheel cover on W5 and W7
Which XUV500 variants have fog lamps
| Variant | Front fog lamps |
|---|---|
| W5 | Not fitted |
| W7 | Not fitted |
| W9 | Fitted |
| W11, W11 Option | Fitted |
| Earlier version | Check the bumper; fitment varied by trim |
We could not confirm fog lamp fitment on every earlier W6, W8 and W10 car, so look at your bumper: a lens with a bulb behind it means a factory lamp, a blank plastic cover means a provision only.
Finding the XUV 500 fog lamp bulb type
Parts listings for this car show more than one bulb type, so do not buy on a guess. Wind the wheel fully left or right to open space behind the front tyre, peel back the liner flap, and twist the bulb holder out of the lamp. Its base code is moulded or printed on the collar. Carry the old bulb to the counter and match it, wattage included. The owner's manual also lists bulb types in its specification pages.
Replacing a fog lamp cover
The xuv 500 fog lamp cover, the black or chrome bezel round the lamp, often cracks when a cow, a scooter or a parking bollard taps the low bumper. Most bezels clip in from the front. Ease a plastic trim tool behind the edge, release the clips one by one, and press the new bezel in until every clip snaps. Buy covers for the correct side and version, since the bumper shape changed between versions.
Fitting lamps to a W5 or W7
- Check whether the bumper has blanked openings. A plain cover in the lamp position means the shape is ready.
- Buy lamps, bezels and a wiring kit meant for your bumper version.
- Wire through a fused relay, with the switch fed only when the headlamps or parking lamps are on.
- Keep the loom away from the cooling fan blades and hot exhaust, sheathed in corrugated sleeve.
- Aim the beam low before the first night drive.
An authorised workshop or a careful auto electrician should do the wiring on a diesel SUV with a big electrical load.
Halogen to LED upgrades
An LED replacement draws less current and lights faster, but cheap units scatter light upward because the chip does not sit where the halogen filament did. That dazzles truck drivers coming the other way on undivided roads. Pick a unit built for the exact base, check the cut off against a wall, and return it if the beam pattern is blotchy. Two deeper reads: LED fog lamps explained, and projector units compared.
Use them only when they help
Fog lamps are for mist on the expressway at dawn, blinding rain, and dust storms, with low beam on and speed down. On a clear evening they only dazzle others and attract attention at checks. Extra lamps must respect the Central Motor Vehicles Rules; the text is on the MoRTH website.
Other XUV500 pages
Change the XUV500 wiper blade size pair at the same visit. For general advice, our fog lamp hub compares types, and XUV500 tyre size deals with the wheels below the lamps. If a bezel broke in a kerb strike, look over the front tyre sidewall and the alignment too.
Questions owners ask
Does the XUV500 W7 have fog lamps?
No. On the last version, the lamps arrive with the W9, so a W5 or W7 left the plant without them.
What bulb does the XUV500 fog lamp use?
Listings disagree, so take out the bulb holder and look for the code moulded on its collar, or check the owner's manual.
Can I fit W9 fog lamps on a W7?
Usually, if the bumper has the provision and you buy the matching lamps, bezels and wiring. A relay and fuse are a must.
How do I replace a cracked xuv 500 fog lamp cover?
Prise out the old bezel with a plastic trim tool, then clip in a new one made for the same side and bumper version.
Are LED fog bulbs legal on an XUV500?
Bulbs that keep a low, cut off beam are unlikely to cause trouble. Avoid units that throw light upward or dazzle others.