Mahindra launches first petrol car - KUV1OO for Rs.4.45 lakh

The mFalcon-G80 produces 82bhp @ 5300rpm and a peak torque of 115Nm @ 3500-3600rpm. The G80 engine is an all-aluminium MPFI Petrol Engine which is compact and light weight and meets BS IV emission norms. It is also future emission protected till BS VI. The mFalcon-D75 is a turbocharged CRDe (Common Rail Diesel Engine) which meets BS IV emission norms. This engine is also future emission protected. The 1198cc diesel engine delivers 77bhp @ 3750rpm and a peak torque of 190Nm @ 1750-2250rpm. Both the engines are mated to a manual five-speed transmission. The diesel engine is light primarily because the cylinder heads are made of aluminium and the base out of bi-metallic. The diesel version of the car comes with a power and eco mode option as well. The car also comes with LED DRLs, steering mounted controls, Bluetooth connectivity and 6-speakers. 

The “K” in KUV 1OO stands for the ‘kool’ & trendy generation of youth, while UV represents an SUV. The numeric ‘1OO’ represents the pecking order of the series which comes in below TUV 3oo and XUV 5oo. All models of the KUV 1OO come with ABS and EBD as standard. Dual airbags will be available as additional fitment throughout the spectrum if variants. The car is also available with corner braking control and the top end variants will get the micro-hybrid technology (Start/ Stop). The KUV also comes with 185/ 65 R14 tyres. The car has a long travel suspension to tackle rough roads and potholes. The KUV 1oo is available in 7 colours of Fiery Orange, Flamboyant Red, Dazzling Silver, Aquamarine, Pearl White, Designer Grey and Midnight Black. The KUV will be available in 2 seating options – 6 seater and 5 seater. The front seats in the 6 seater will be a bench seat which can be folded to become a 5 seater as well. In addition to the space offered the vehicle also offers a 243 litre boot and a flat floor for the rear seat occupants.