According to a media report, production of the Mahindra NuvoSport has crawled to a halt, which suggests that the model may have been discontinued. Not a single unit was dispatched to dealers during the month of May 2018.

The Mahindra NuvoSport replaced the Quanto in 2016. The sub-4 meter compact SUV is offered in 6 variants and is powered by a 1.5-litre, 3-cylinder diesel engine that produces 100 BHP @ 3,750 rpm and a peak torque of 240 Nm @ 1,600-2,800 rpm. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual and a 5-speed AMT.

The NuvoSport is still listed on Mahindra's official website and there has been no official word confirming these reports.

Source: AutoX

BS-VI emission regulations will come in to effect from April 1, 2020. According to a recent media report, Mahindra is working on a new 2.0-litre diesel engine that will meet the stricter emission norms and is likely to be rolled out around the same time.

The new 2.0-litre, BS-VI compliant diesel engine is expected to be offered on a wide range of models, including some of the upcoming products like the U321 MPV and the S201 compact SUV. The engine is likely to be offered on the Scorpio and XUV500 as well.

Pawan Goenka, Managing Director, Mahindra & Mahindra told the media that some low volumes products will be discontinued as new safety regulations come into effect. Reports suggest that the Mahindra Verito, Verito Vibe, Xylo and Nuvosport might face the axe.

The MD also added that most Mahindra products meet crash safety norms that have been put in place since October 1, 2017. According to the latest government rule, ABS and airbags will become mandatory for all passenger vehicles from October 1, 2019. Currently, the Bolero is the only model in Mahindra's line-up that lacks safety equipment. An updated Bolero with ABS and airbags will be launched in July 2019.

Source: Money Control

Mahindra has issued a recall of the new-generation Scorpio and NuvoSport, in order to fix a faulty fluid hose in the engine compartment. This recall will be covering models of the new-gen Scorpio and NuvoSport, which have been manufactured till June 2016. The exact number of affected models hasn't been revealed.

Company authorized dealerships will soon be getting in touch with customers of the affected models. Customers can even check whether or not their vehicle is part of the stated recall by visiting the Scorpio and NuvoSport websites. All expenses of the recall process, including inspection and replacement of faulty components, will be taken care of by the automaker.

This is the second recall from Mahindra within a month. The company had issued a voluntary recall for the SsangYong Rexton last month over a fault in the rear driveshaft.

Source: ET Auto

Mahindra is gearing up to introduce a more powerful version of the TUV300 in India.

At present, the TUV300 comes with a 1,493cc, 3-cylinder mHawk80 diesel engine. This unit delivers 84 BHP @ 3,750 rpm and 230 Nm of torque @ 1,500-2,250 rpm. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a 5-speed manual transmission. A 5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT) is available as well.

The new version of the TUV300 will come with the same mHawk100 diesel engine that powers the NuvoSport, which was launched in April 2016. This engine has a 2-stage turbocharger and complies with BS-IV emission norms. It has power and eco driving modes and an engine start-stop system. In the NuvoSport, the unit puts out 100 BHP @ 3,750 rpm and 240 Nm of torque @ 1,600 - 2,800 rpm.

Like the mHawk80, the mHawk100 is likely to be available with a 5-speed manual gearbox as well as a 5-speed AMT.

Mahindra has launched the NuvoSport in India. The vehicle is priced between Rs. 7.35 lakh and Rs. 9.76 lakh (ex-showroom, Thane). It is available in N4, N4+, N6, N6 AMT, N8 and N8 AMT variants.

The NuvoSport is a restyled version of the Quanto. At the front, it has a redesigned fascia with new headlamps, daytime running lights, a hexagonal grille, a bumper with silver faux skid plate, round fog lamps and a bonnet scoop. A black body cladding runs along the sides and wheel arches of the car. At the rear, there's a pair of reworked tail light clusters and a roof-mounted spoiler.

The vehicle is based on the same platform as the Scorpio. It measures 3,985 mm in length, 1,850 mm in width and 1,870 mm in height and has a wheelbase measuring 2,760 mm. The car has a 60-litre fuel tank and a 412-litre boot. It rides of 16-inch alloy wheels shod with 215/65 section tyres.

On the inside, the NuvoSport has a black and grey theme, faux leather upholstery, steering wheel with integrated audio and phone controls, chrome accents on the instrument cluster, aluminium pedals and aluminium scuff plates. The car has a 7-seater configuration. The second row seats are foldable and split in a ratio of 60:40. They recline, flip and fold down completely. The third row seats also fold down.

The NuvoSport is equipped with a 6.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth, hands-free calling, FM, CD, DVD, USB and Aux-in. Other features include a height-adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support, electrically adjustable ORVMs, lead-me-to-vehicle & follow-me-home headlamps, cruise control, adjustable armrests for the driver & co-driver and puddle lamps.

Coming to safety features, dual airbags and ABS with EBD are available as optional on the base variant and standard on the mid and top variants. Other safety features include speed-sensing auto door locks, height adjustable seatbelts and an anti-theft digital immobilizer with an encrypted key recognition system.

The NuvoSport is powered by a 1,493cc, 3-cylinder, BS-IV compliant mHawk 100 diesel engine with a 2-stage turbocharger. It has power and eco driving modes and an engine start-stop system. The engine produces 100 BHP @ 3,750 rpm and 240 Nm of torque @ 1,600 - 2,800 rpm. The car is available with a 5-speed manual gearbox. A 5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT) is available on the mid and top variants as well.

The NuvoSport is available in six body colours - Molten Red, Rust Orange, Diamond White, Regal Blue, Mist Silver and Fiery Black. The vehicle comes with a warranty of 3 years / 1 lakh kms.

Prices (ex-showroom, Thane):

• N4 - Rs. 7,35,000
• N4+ - Rs. 7,65,000
• N6 - Rs. 8,36,000
• N6 AMT - Rs. 9,00,000
• N8 - Rs. 9,12,000
• N8 AMT - Rs. 9,76,000

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Mahindra will launch the NuvoSport on April 4, 2016. With just a few days to go for the launch, engine details of the vehicle have been leaked.

The NuvoSport will use same 1.5-litre, 3-cylinder mHawk diesel engine as the Quanto. Mahindra has given the car two driving modes - power and economy. In power mode, the engine produces 100 BHP @ 3,750 rpm and 240 Nm of torque @ 1,600 - 2,800 rpm, while in economy mode it develops 72 BHP @ 3,250 rpm and 180 Nm of torque @ 1,600 - 2,100 rpm.

The engine complies with BS-IV emission norms and is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. An automated manual transmission could also be on the cards.

Mahindra is expected to sell the NuvoSport in four variants - N4, N4+, N6 and N8.

Mahindra has confirmed that it will launch the NuvoSport on April 4, 2016.

The NuvoSport is based on the same platform as the Scorpio and looks like a Quanto with cosmetic tweaks. At the front, it has a redesigned fascia with new headlamps, restyled bumper with an integrated skid plate, new fog lamps and a bonnet scoop. A black body cladding runs along the sides and wheel arches of the car. At the rear, there's a pair of reworked tail light clusters, a roof-mounted spoiler and a new cover for the spare wheel.

Mahindra has designed and developed the NuvoSport in-house and the research & development of the vehicle has been carried out at the Mahindra Research Valley (MRV) in Chennai.

The company has not revealed the details of the engine and transmission options that the NuvoSport will be will be available with. According to some media reports, the vehicle is likely to use the 1.5-litre, 3-cylinder diesel engine that is found in the TUV300.

The official website for the NuvoSport is now live. Check it out here.

Mahindra has officially confirmed that it will launch the NuvoSport in the 1st week of April. While this vehicle looks like a redesigned Quanto, it is based on the same new-generation platform as the Scorpio and TUV300.

The NuvoSport has been designed and developed in-house by the Mahindra design team, while the research and development of the vehicle has been carried out at the Mahindra Research Valley (MRV) in Chennai.

Like many Mahindra vehicles, the NuvoSport doesn't have the most inoffensive styling. It sports new black body cladding, new tail lights, a roof spoiler, a revised spare wheel cover, more chiselled body panels and a redesigned fascia. The new front bumper with an integrated skid plate, new fog lamps and bonnet scoop also add to the model's aggressive appeal and the overall design seems to be appreciably better than the Quanto's.

The NuvoSport may use the TUV300's 1.5L diesel engine.

Mahindra has been testing a facelifted version of the Quanto for a long time. Now, images of the vehicle without any camouflage have surfaced on the internet.

According to a report by Overdrive, the facelifted Quanto will be named Nuvosport. The images suggest that the vehicle will get a new grille, redesigned front bumper with a large air dam, restyled headlamps, eyebrow DRLs, a bonnet scoop, new turn indicators on the sides and reworked tail lamps. The car also gets alloy wheels of a different design and body cladding.

Earlier spy images have revealed that the Nuvosport gets a beige dashboard and a new multi-function steering wheel (click here to read report). The vehicle is expected to retain the 7-seater configuration of the Quanto. Mahindra might equip the car with a new infotainment system and reworked seats.

The Nuvosport is likely to use the same 1.5-litre, 3-cylinder diesel engine that powers the outgoing model. Mahindra is also likely to introduce a new petrol engine in the Nuvosport. This engine may be named mHawk 100 and is likely to be available with a 5-speed manual gearbox and an automated manual transmission.

The Nuvosport is expected to be launched in the third week of March 2016. The car is expected to be priced between Rs. 5.5 lakh to Rs. 8.5 lakh.