Mahindra has confirmed that the
upcoming all-new sport utility vehicle is developed based on the South Korean
manufacturer’s SsangYong X100 platform. This report directly announced by Dr
Pawan Goenka, ED of Mahindra (Automotive) in front of the reporters. The same
X100 platform underpins in the upcoming SsangYong Tivoli, which is expected to
be launched in the Indian market soon. With the Korean based engineering and
design language, the SsangYong Tivoli will strengthen the compact SUV segment
in India.
At the moment, there is no total
information regarding the upcoming Mahindra SUV, but it will cost less than the
existing Mahindra range. Some of the reports indicated that the new Mahindra
SUV will come with the all-new 1.5-litre petrol engine. As the industry aware
of that the company is working on the new petrol engines with the investment of
Rs. 1000 crores.
Further, the same 1.5-litre
petrol engine will be offered in the existing compact SUVs, Mahindra TUV 300
and NuvoSport. In addition, the 1.6-litre diesel engine will power the new
compact SUV diesel variant with the standard transmission.
With the X100 platform, the
upcoming SUV will be positioned between the XUV 500 and TUV 300 and strengthen the
concept. Apart from this, Mahindra is working on the new electric car with the
association of the famous design firm, Pininfarina.
Though no confirmation from Mahindra,
the next-gen SsangYong Tivoli will be introduced in the Indian market or not. If
launched, it will cost around Rs. 15 to 18lakhs in ex-showrooms while the
all-new SUV will carry the price tag of Rs. 9-12lakhs. Just announced the
concept, the new Tivoli based SUV will take the time to launch as Mahindra has
not yet disclosed any other information.
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