Mahindra Scorpio
Till date, Mahindra had only one petrol model that was the KUV 100. With the launch of the newer versions of the Mahindra cars, the company has announced its plans of introducing petrol versions for all segments of their cars which includes the Mahindra Scorpio to start with. Featuring a 2.2 litre MPFI engine, the car is expected to have competitive pricing owing to its in-house manufacturing of engines. The gasoline motor is capable of producing a maximum power of 140bhp and 280Nm of torque.
Mahindra XUV 500
Apart from introducing the petrol version of the Scorpio, the company will also be launching a petrol Mahindra XUV 500 powered by the similar 2.2litre MPFI engine. The design may undergo little change retaining its 7 and 8 seater options like the diesel car. The XUV 500 has witnessed much popularity among SUV buyers in India and with the launch of the petrol version of this car, the company expects a further reach and share in the Indian market. Owing to a ban in Delhi NCR of diesel cars above 2000cc, the XUV 500 was relaunched with a 1.99 litre engine offering no change as such other than being a downsized version of the 2.2 litre mHAWK engine. Colours available for this model include orange, white, purple, silver, red, grey and black. The 2016 version is expected to also receive some cosmetic updates that will enhance its overall appeal.
Mahindra Nuvo Sport
The Nuvo Sport with its revised styling and SUV type look is expected to give stiff competition to its rivals like the Ford EcoSport or the Renault Duster and even the Nissan Terrano. Pirced betweek the Mahindra KUV100 and TUV300, the compact SUV car looks sporty and refreshing in design. The car offers a similar 1.5 litre 3cylinder mHAWK diesel engine and is available in two driving modes that include the Power mode and Economy mode. In Economy mode, the car is capable of producing 71.6bhp of power at 3250rpm torque. As per Mahindra ARAI certified claims, the Nuvo Sport offers a fuel efficiency of 17.45kmpl.
Mahindra KUV 100
Launched in 6 different colours of white, orange, grey, aquamarine, silver and black, the KUV100 is witnessing a huge demand in the mid-range segment. The car offers 4 variants with the basic one offering tilt adjustable power steering, manual air conditioning with heater, engine immobilizer, 14-inch wheels with arm rest for drivers and gear indicator. The highest variant additionally offers height adjustable seats, arm rest for rear occupants, keyless entry, follow-me-home headlights, rear door handles in chrome finish and additional lamps. The car comes with two driving modes of Power and Eco. Safety features include dual airbags, anti-lock braking system, electronic brake-force distribution, automatic hazard lights on panic braking and speed sensing door locks. The car is expected to be a close competitor to the upcoming launch of Maruti Suzuki's Ignis, a compact SUV and even to the B-segment hatchback cars like Swift and Hyundai Grand i10.