Mahindra, India’s top Utility Vehicle manufacturer is planning a new compact Sports Utility Vehicle to compete with the Ford’s Eco Sport in the Indian market. This new compact SUV codenamed as S101.
The petrol variant gets a 1.2 litre engine and the diesel version could be powered by a new 1.5 litre engine with similar mechanical bits from the Quanto’s power train. The engines are to be mated with 6-speed manual transmission gearboxes. A highly advanced Front Wheel Drive system is expected to be used in this SUV vehicle. It is expected to be rated with maximum power outputs close to 90 bhp in both of its petrol and diesel variants
Mahindra brings some of the infotainment features from the XUV into S101. It includes some usual features such as steering mounted audio controls, side airbags and a trip computer. Higher variants would also have Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) system. It also includes standard features like keyless entry, central locking and an air conditioning. This Mahindra S101 is expected to be launched in next year.
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