The New Mahindra KUV100: a report from Autoportal.com

Mahindra & Mahindra, the Indian car manufacturers, have been more popular in the

SUV segment, with their SUVs designed in a rugged manner, to attract clientele.

They have always manufactured diesel vehicles, which has been pocket-friendly,

for Indians, as diesel costs much lesser than petrol. However, as the cost

difference between the two fuels has come down, since the past 2-3 years,

because of some economic steps taken by the Indian government, M&M have finally

decided to plunge into the petrol-car market, and then was born the KUV100.

Price

As the car is to be launched in January-February 2016, the colors in which it will

be sold is not known. However, since this car is expected to be a compact-

crossover, it is expected that this car will cost between 4-7 lakhs, for its various

variants, thereby posing a stiff competition to Celerio, Beat, Brio, etc.

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Engine

Though not much is known about its engine, speculation is rife that this compact-

crossover could be fitted with the 1.5 liter, 3-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine,

which is already present in Mahindra Quanto, naming it mFALCON D75. This engine

is expected to churn out power and torque at 77bhp and 190Nm, respectively. As

KUV100 happens to be Mahindra’s maiden venture into petrol powered vehicles, it is

thought that the 1.2 liter, 3-cylinder petrol engine fitted into it, named mFALCON

G80, may deliver power at 82bhp and torque at 115 Nm, though this is yet to be

confirmed.

Interiors

Though not an SUV, the cabin of this car looks like that of an SUV, though the

dashboard seems smaller and the centre console has a vertical angle, unlike the

other cars. It is also speculated that, unlike the two bucket seats in the front,

there seems to be a possibility of a single long bench seat in the front, which would

be beneficial in accommodating one extra passenger. This extra passenger is said

to be seated, by removing the centre console and changing the position of the gear

lever. It is assumed that 6 people can be seated comfortably inside the KUV100,

with ample headroom and leg space. The rear seat is expected to be fitted with a

60:40 split folding option, to increase the boot space.

Exteriors

The beefy exterior design of the XUV500 has been incorporated into the KUV100,

as both these Mahindra vehicles, share the same monocoque chassis. The prominent

radiator grille and bumper are also similar in XUV500 and KUV100. However,

subtle, but distinctive, smooth curves and lines on its sides and rear, gives it a

different feel. There is a black protective cladding, all around the car, like an SUV.

The sides and rear of this car makes it look like a small hatchback, while the front

resembles an SUV.

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