Mahinda’s Blue Sense app for XUV500 now available on iOS

Team OD Updated: March 31, 2015, 06:15 PM IST

Mahindra's Blue Sense app allows users to connect their devices to the vehicle through Bluetooth. Until now, the app was only compatible with Android devices and was available only in the XUV500. Owing to the popularity of the software that led to over 24,000 downloads, Mahindra has now made it compatible for iOS users as well. It can now be downloaded from the Apple Store for all iOS enabled devices.

Rajan Wadhera at the launch of the Blue Sense appRajan Wadhera chief executive for Truck, Powertrain Division and head of Mahindra Research Valley at the launch of the Blue Sense app

In addition to supporting a new platform, the technology is now available in the latest iteration of the Mahindra Scorpio too – although, its compatibility will be restricted to only Windows and Android platforms.

The app enables users to control the infotainment system and climate control functions through their devices, on the go. Important information such as tyre pressure and fuel level is also conveyed to users on their devices, once connected to Blue Sense. Of course, the features, accessibility and extent of control vary according to the platform that supports the software.

Rajan Wadhera, chief executive for Truck, Powertrain Division and head of Mahindra Research Valley said, "We are happy to announce the launch of Mahindra's Blue Sense® app for customers of our new generation Scorpio across Windows and Android and on the iOS platform for XUV500 owners. The Mahindra Blue Sense® app, designed by Mahindra's Electronics team, is in keeping with our philosophy to be at the forefront of providing an enriched customer experience in the product and technology domains. We are committed to introducing newer technologies in our vehicles towards creating better value for our customers."

Mahindra & Mahindra Limited Source Name: Mahindra & Mahindra Limited Mahindra's Innovative BLUE SENSE® App now Across Windows and Android Platforms for New Gen Scorpio and on iOS Platform for XUV500


• "First OEM in INDIA" to offer BLUE SENSE® APP for XUV500 customers on iOS in addition to existing Android platform. • Launches app for New Generation Scorpio customers across Windows and Android platforms. Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M Ltd.), India's leading SUV manufacturer and a part of the US .5 billion Mahindra Group, has introduced BLUE SENSE® - the first ever vehicle smart app for iOS users for its global SUV, the XUV500. The app is already available for the Android operating system.. Additionally, the App has also been introduced across Windows and Android platforms for the company's recently launched New Generation Scorpio. Inspired by the response received from XUV500 customers for the App with over 24,000 downloads, Mahindra has developed the BLUE SENSE® APP for Apple devices. All existing XUV500 customers can download this app from the APPLE App Store for APPLE devices. The Mahindra BLUE SENSE® APP is packed with a host of features and enables customers to connect with the vehicle using Bluetooth technology. Users can control features related to the infotainment and climate control systems. Users will also be able to see important vehicle information such as tire pressure, fuel statistics, etc., The App also provides alerts and warnings such as door open notification, service reminders, distance to empty details etc., The mentioned feature availability is subjective and based on platform variants Speaking on the Mahindra BLUE SENSE® APP, Rajan Wadhera Chief Executive – Truck, Powertrain Division and Head – Mahindra Research Valley said, "We are happy to announce the launch of the Mahindra's BLUE SENSE® APP for customers of our New Generation Scorpio across Windows and Android and on the iOS platform for XUV500 owners. The Mahindra BLUE SENSE® APP, designed by Mahindra's Electronics team, is in keeping with our philosophy to be at the forefront of providing an enriched customer experience in the product and technology domains. We are committed to introducing newer technologies in our vehicles towards creating better value for our customers."
  

Price (Ex-Delhi)
Starts Rs 12.4 Lakhs
Displacement
2179cc
Transmission
Manual
Max Power(ps)
140
Max Torque(Nm)
320
Mileage
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