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Mahindra KUV100 NXT launched at Rs. 4.39 lakh

11th October 2017, 10:25 by Tushar Kelshikar

Mahindra has launched the KUV100 NXT with prices starting at Rs. 4.39 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The new model is available in five variants - K2, K2+, K4+, K6+ and K8 in either 5 or 6 seat configurations.

The KUV100 NXT gets updated styling and a dual-tone color scheme with a black roof and integrated roof rails, blacked out A-pillars and ORVM housings. It is 25 mm longer and 20 mm wider than the earlier model. It measures 3,700 mm in length, 1,735 mm in width, 1,655 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2,385 mm. Ground clearance is 170 mm and it has fuel tank capacity of 35 litres. Boot space remains unchanged at 243 litres which can be expanded to 473 litres by folding the rear seats.

It gets a new front grille with chrome inserts, dual-tone front and rear bumpers with integrated fog lamps with black surrounds and scuff plates. It now comes with smoked twin-pod headlights with LED DRLs that blend into the black trim around the front fender. The squared-off wheel arches get a larger cladding that house the new 15-inch diamond cut alloy wheels. ORVMs get integrated turn signals while at the rear the KUV100 NXT gets clear lens tail lights and a reworked spoiler.

The interior of the new model is finished in black with piano black inserts on the dashboard and door panels. Silver trim surrounds the instrument cluster and centre console which houses a redesigned climate control module. Additionally, there is a silver trim on the steering wheel as well. Seats come wrapped in a new design fabric and gets improved bolstering.

Other features include a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with USB connectivity, audio, video and image playback, GPS navigation, electronic temperature control panel, electrically foldable ORVMs, electric opening tail gate, rear parking sensors, driver information system with voice alerts, remote boot release and a gear shift indicator. Except for the base K2 variant, ABS and dual airbags are standard on all variants.

The KUV100 NXT is available with a choice of a petrol or diesel engines. The 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine produces 82 BHP @ 5,500 rpm and 115 Nm @ 3,500-3,600 rpm. The diesel engine is a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder unit that makes 77 BHP @ 3,750 rpm and 190 Nm @ 1,750-2,250 rpm. Both engines are available with a 5-speed manual gearbox. Mahindra has used new engine mounts that are claimed to reduce vibrations.

The new KUV100 NXT is available in eight colour options - Fiery Orange, Flamboyant Red, Pearl White, Dazzling Silver, Designer Grey, Midnight Black. Dual Tone options include Flamboyant Red with Metallic Black and Dazzling Silver with Metallic Black.

Variant-wise prices of the new KUV100 NXT are:

Petrol

K2 6 Str - Rs. 4.39 lakh

K2+ 6 Str - Rs. 4.82 lakh

K4+ 5 Str - Rs. 5.22 lakh

K4+ 6 Str - Rs. 5.28 lakh

K6+ 5 Str - Rs. 6.00 lakh

K6+ 6 Str - Rs. 6.00 lakh

K8 5 Str - Rs. 6.37 lakh

K8 6 Str - Rs. 6.44 lakh

K8 6 Str Dual Tone - Rs. 6.51 lakh

Diesel