Low Cost UV from Mahindra. 1.5L Diesel @ Rs. 6 lakh

urban_legend · 29th April 2010, 16:23

Mini SUVs are the way to go. The urban crowd is definitely looking forward to one of the more dependant Mini SUVs. Considering the pedigree of M&M, the mini SUV would definitely make an impact.

I'm sure TATA and Maruti Suzuki would be upto something as well!

Pardus · 29th April 2010, 18:36

Maruti Suzuki Where are you ?
It's time to bring in Jimny to India.

ampere · 29th April 2010, 19:00

My only question is : Is 3 Cylinder OK for this?

Amazing move. Better late than never.

Samurai · 29th April 2010, 19:06

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Originally Posted by directinjection

Guys, Mahindra is getting majorly proactive. Apart from the upcoming premium SUV that'll be positioned above the Scorpio, the company is also developing an all-new mini-SUV, similar to the Premier Rio. The vehicle is being designed in such a way that it falls in the small-car category to avail the concessional excise benefit. It'll sport a 1500 CC 3 cylinder diesel engine designed by Mahindra....

Can you please quote the source for this news.

4x4addict · 29th April 2010, 19:21

I am looking forward to three years of speculation on this thread. Else I hope mods can lock it till there is some firm news from Mahindra.

dragstar · 29th April 2010, 19:29

1500CC!! they'll take the fun out of an SUV. the verna has a bigger engine.

georgev · 29th April 2010, 20:19

even 1500cc is fine, but should produce 75-85 bhp. otherwise no charm in the indian conditions. again Koreans can do it , then why can'nt we? but to keep cost down(most important) they should use the existing engines on a new platform with the diamensions of a compact vehicle in mind.a compact scorpio ?

pacman2881 · 29th April 2010, 20:20

Inspite of all it's negatives, I think Rio has opened up a new market which the car makers are taking note of. I remember reading in ACI or somewhere that the Rio is doing decent numbers (by it's standards). If premier with it's past image can do it with a Chinese car, M&M can surely succeed here.

I would like to know where you got this information.

directinjection · 29th April 2010, 20:40

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Originally Posted by 4x4addict

I am looking forward to three years of speculation on this thread. Else I hope mods can lock it till there is some firm news from Mahindra.

And if Mahindra gives no firm news for three-odd years?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samurai

Can you please quote the source for this news.

A Mahindra vendor involved in the project, quoted in an industry journal. When Mahindra guys were asked about this project, they simply said "No Comments", without denying the news.

SPIKE ARRESTOR · 29th April 2010, 20:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samurai

Can you please quote the source for this news.

yes that would be useful for the forum members.

Spike

sandygordon · 29th April 2010, 20:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPIKE ARRESTOR

yes that would be useful for the forum members.

Spike

ACI has reported about a sub four meter avatar of the logan to come soon and the possible use of platform for an suv/hatch.
I think M&M willl have to sell the logan as renault for another 8 mo.

nickatnite · 29th April 2010, 20:59

The concept is fine and would work as long as M&M's designers have nothing to do with it!. A larger verison of the 'Rio" , perhaps?.

Johnny_ · 29th April 2010, 21:02

Mini SUVs like these were wanted by SUV lovers who couldn't afford the big SUVs since long time. I am sure TATA and Maruti have something up their sleeves to combat M&M.

gshanky · 29th April 2010, 21:47

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Originally Posted by Johnny_

Mini SUVs like these were wanted by SUV lovers who couldn't afford the big SUVs since long time. I am sure TATA and Maruti have something up their sleeves to combat M&M.

TATA could either come up with mini ARIA or a bigger VISTA. In that case I hope TATA upgrades the grill to be better than the smiley.

nitrous · 29th April 2010, 22:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samurai

Can you please quote the source for this news.

I've read about Mahindra working on a "Jimny".
And then the horse says: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/1858815-post101.html

29th April 2010, 16:23	#46
urban_legend BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 118 Thanked: 5 Times	Mini SUVs are the way to go. The urban crowd is definitely looking forward to one of the more dependant Mini SUVs. Considering the pedigree of M&M, the mini SUV would definitely make an impact. I'm sure TATA and Maruti Suzuki would be upto something as well!
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29th April 2010, 18:36	#47
Pardus BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 140 Thanked: 259 Times	Maruti Suzuki Where are you ? It's time to bring in Jimny to India.
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29th April 2010, 19:00	#48
ampere Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,951 Thanked: 12,937 Times View My Garage	My only question is : Is 3 Cylinder OK for this? Amazing move. Better late than never.
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4x4addict Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 4,483 Thanked: 4,531 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (5)	I am looking forward to three years of speculation on this thread. Else I hope mods can lock it till there is some firm news from Mahindra.
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29th April 2010, 19:29	#51
dragstar BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: moving around Posts: 78 Thanked: 57 Times	1500CC!! they'll take the fun out of an SUV. the verna has a bigger engine.
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29th April 2010, 20:19	#52
georgev BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: KL-05 Posts: 233 Thanked: 7 Times	even 1500cc is fine, but should produce 75-85 bhp. otherwise no charm in the indian conditions. again Koreans can do it , then why can'nt we? but to keep cost down(most important) they should use the existing engines on a new platform with the diamensions of a compact vehicle in mind.a compact scorpio ?
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29th April 2010, 20:20	#53
pacman2881 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 411 Thanked: 529 Times	Inspite of all it's negatives, I think Rio has opened up a new market which the car makers are taking note of. I remember reading in ACI or somewhere that the Rio is doing decent numbers (by it's standards). If premier with it's past image can do it with a Chinese car, M&M can surely succeed here. I would like to know where you got this information.
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29th April 2010, 20:59	#57
nickatnite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC/MAA Posts: 1,430 Thanked: 603 Times	The concept is fine and would work as long as M&M's designers have nothing to do with it!. A larger verison of the 'Rio" , perhaps?.
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29th April 2010, 21:02	#58
Johnny_ BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Surat/Mumbai Posts: 199 Thanked: Once	Mini SUVs like these were wanted by SUV lovers who couldn't afford the big SUVs since long time. I am sure TATA and Maruti have something up their sleeves to combat M&M.
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