India’s leading utility vehicle maker, Mahindra is planning
to launch a range of new cars in the next 2-3 years.
The company will launch 2 new SUVs – a 7-seater premium
SUV codenamed Y400 and a sub-4 meter SUV – codenamed
S201. The model we are talking here is the sub-4 meter SUV,
SUV will go on sale in the first quarter of 2019. Here we bring
– SSANGYONG TIVOLI’S PLATFORM
This will be Mahindra’s first SUV to feature SsangYong’s X100
platform that also underpins the Tivoli compact SUV. This will
be the brand’s second model to use SsangYong’s platform.
The company is likely to use this platform to develop future
products for the Indian market.
– MOST POWERFUL IN ITS CATEGORY
Media reports claim that the Mahindra XUV300 will be the most
powerful in its category. It will be powered by a new 1.5-litre
produces 121bhp of power and 300Nm of torque. The small SUV
will also get a petrol option, which will be powered by a newly
developed 1.2-litre turbocharged engine. This engine is likely to
produce around 140bhp of power, which will make it the most
powerful in its category.
– FACTORY-FITTED SUNROOF
The Mahindra XUV300 compact SUV will come equipped with a
factory-fitted electric sunroof. It will be the second car in the category
to feature sunroof as factory fitted. The EcoSport Signature Edition
is the other car in the sub-4 meter SUV that has factory fitted sunroof.
– SEGMENT-LEADING FEATURES
The sub-4 meter SUV is also equipped with several segment-leading
features including LED headlamps with DRLs, LED tail-lights, leather
seats, push-button engine start/keyless entry, 7-airbags and a
touchscreen infotainment system with smartphone connectivity.
– 5 & 7-SEAT VERSIONS IN THE MAKING
What’s more interesting is that Mahindra is also working on a 7-seat
version of this SUV. The 7-seater model is yet to hit roads for testing
purposes. While the 5-seater SUV will sit below 4 meter in length, the
7-seater SUV will measure above 4 meter in length.
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