Mahindra KUV100

KUV100

the front of the vehicle
Overview
Type Mini SUV
Manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra
Also called KUV one double O
Production Jan 2016 - present
Model years 2016
Assembly Chakan, Maharashtra
Designer Mahindra Research Valley, Chennai
Body and chassis
Class Mini sport utility vehicle
Body style 5-door, 5/6 seater
Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout
Powertrain
Engine
  • 1.2 L mFalcon G80 (petrol)
  • 1.2 L mFalcon D75 (diesel)
Transmission 5 gear Manual &
5 gear Automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 94 in (2,385 mm)
Length 145 in (3,675 mm)
Width 67 in (1,705 mm)
Height 64 in (1,635 mm)
Chronology
Predecessor None
Successor None

Mahindra KUV100 (pronounced as KUV one double O), where 'KUV' stands for 'Kool Utility Vehicle' is a compact-Mini sport utility vehicle automobile designed and manufactured by the Indian Mahindra & Mahindra.[1] The vehicle was unveiled on 18 December 2015, and was launched in India on 15 January 2016.[2]

Variants

At the showroom in Coimbatore
Front design

KUV100 has 14 versions available in India. It has 7 Petrol cars and 7 Diesel cars. It comes in 7 colours, namely, Flamboyant Red, Aquamarine, Fiery Orange, Pearl White, Dazzling Silver, Designer Grey and Midnight Black.[3]

Engine

KUV100 uses Mahindra’s first ever indigenously developed 1.2-Litre 3-cylinder mFalcon G80, Multi Point Fuel Injection (MPFI) with Dual Variable Valve Timing petrol engine that puts out 61 kW (82 bhp) @ 5500 rpm of maximum power and 115 Nm @ 3500-3600 rpm of peak torque. It also promises to deliver a mileage of 18.15 kmpl.[1]

Its diesel variant uses a 1.2-Litre 3-cylinder mFalcon D75, Turbocharger with Intercooler, Common Rail Direct Injection Technologyengine. It is capable of delivering 57.4 kW (77 bhp) @ 3750 rpm of power and 190 Nm @ 1750-2250 rpm of torque with the help of a 5-speed manual gearbox. It is capable of delivering the mileage of 25.32 km/l. Dimensionally, it is identical to the petrol version and apart from the diesel motor no additional feature is given.[1][4]

Safety

KUV standard features include dual front airbags for the safety of driver and co-driver, Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD) and front seat belt pretensioners which ensure the safety of all its occupants.[5] The other safety features are collapsible steering column, child safety locks on rear doors, speed sensing automatic door locks, automatic hazard warning lamps on panic braking or bonnet opening, automatic hazard warning lamps on crash, anti-theft security alarm, anti-slip clips for driver side floor mat, ISOFIX child seat mount on rear seat.[6]

See also

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Mahindra launches KUV 100 for Rs 4.42 lakh  : Latest Auto News, News - India Today".
  2. ↑ "KUV 100: Mahindra unveils new compact SUV; coming to India on January 15".
  3. ↑ "EcarDlr".
  4. ↑ "Mahindra KUV100 Specifications - KUV 100 Specifications".
  5. ↑ www.ETAuto.com. "Mahindra KUV 100: Specs & feature comparison with its likely rivals - ET Auto".
  6. ↑ "Compare Mahindra KUV100 Models - Compare KUV 100 K2, K4, K6, K8 Models".
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