After luxury brands popularized it, the Mahindra XUV.e9 is being pitched as an electric coupe style SUV. Sure this design choice provides the car with a sportier and more dynamic look but more often than not sacrifices rear headroom and cargo space. This is quite bold by a brand like Mahindra that does great, practical, spacious vehicles. The Indian customers on the whole give more importance to space and functionality, especially in bigger vehicles. The XUV.e9 is longer than its sibling, the XUV.e8, but it is intended to be a 5 seater rather than a 7 seater. It makes one wonder if it is being used interior space wisely and whether the coupe shape makes it any less practical. Will Indian buyers sacrifice some utility for style, or will Mahindra be alienating its core customer base with this design choice?