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Mahindra KUV100 launched at Rs. 4.42 lakh

15th January 2016, 15:33 by Aditya Nadkarni

Mahindra has launched the KUV100 at prices starting from Rs. 4.42 lakh (ex-showroom, Pune). The vehicle comes in seven trim levels - K2, K2+, K4, K4+, K6, K6+ and K8.

The KUV100 features crossover styling with dual-tone bumpers, roof rails and black plastic cladding on the sides. Other exterior features include wraparound headlamps, LED daytime running lights, double-barrel tail lamps, front and rear foglamps, a rear spoiler and 14-inch alloy wheels.

On the inside, the KUV100 gets a dual-tone dashboard with silver and piano black inserts, a dashboard-mounted gear lever, multi-function steering wheel, twin-pod instrument cluster + MID, infotainment system with Bluetooth connectivity, hands-free calling + BlueSense App compatibility, ambient lighting and puddle lamps. The vehicle also has a cooled glovebox, sunglass holder, cup holders in the first and second row armrests, bottle holders on all four doors, under-seat and under-floor storage spaces and a 243-litre boot. The car is available in 5 or 6-seater configurations.

On the safety front, Mahindra has equipped all variants of the KUV100 with ABS and EBD. Airbags are available on the K2+, K4+, K6+ and K8 trim levels.

The KUV100 is offered with a choice of two 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder engines from Mahindra's new mFalcon engine family. While the petrol unit (codenamed G80) produces 82 BHP and 115 Nm of torque, the diesel (codenamed D75) develops 77 BHP and 190 Nm of torque. The car is available with a 5-speed manual gearbox and front-wheel drive only (no 4x4). The K8 variant comes with an engine start/stop system and the K6, K6+ and K8 variants of the diesel get two drive modes - Power and Eco. The ARAI-certified fuel efficiency figures of the petrol and diesel versions stand at 18.15 kpl and 25.32 kpl respectively.

The KUV100 is available in a choice of seven body colours - Pearl While, Aquamarine, Dazzling Silver, Flamboyant Red, Fiery Orange, Designer Grey and Midnight Black. The car comes with a warranty of 2 years / unlimited kms.

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