Mahindra Xylo Review , Specs , Price
It's tipped as the next big sting from M&M after the Scorpio. Code-named Ingenio, it has been officially named as 'Xylo' - the new platform currently under development will be a Rs 550 crore project for the utility vehicles marketleader.
It is expected that Mahindra will launch Xylo in a few dasy. Xylo will also tie-in with several new projects in M&M including a new diesel engine, a greenfield plant and a rejig of the current portfolio at the lower end. The new plant could be a combo facility to ease capacity bottlenecks across M&M's product range.
Currently its 150,000 units capacity in Nasik is slotted for the Scorpio, Bolero and the yet-to-be-launched Xylo and Logan while its 70,000-80,000 unit Haridwar plant makes three-wheelers. The 50,000 unit Kandivli plant makes pick-ups and soft tops and the 50,000 unit Zaheerabad plant makes commercial vehicles.M&M is likely to offer the Xylo as a hybrid option.
M&M's automotive sector president Pawan Goenka had said that the Xylo will come with a variety of engine options, including the M&M's indigenously developed common rail direct injection diesel engine. Mahindra and Mahindra is believed to be working with a combination of diesel and battery-operated hybrid for Xylo. The end result is it would give a distinct advantage to the Xylo with an extremely low cost of running.
Press Release (as on 31st Oct. 2008):
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M), India’s leader in utility vehicles, today announced that it would unveil the all new Mahindra Xylo (Zy-lo) in the current quarter. The Mahindra Xylo is the brand name for Project Ingenio developed in-house by Mahindra post the success of the Scorpio.
The much awaited Mahindra Xylo has been co-created with customers for developing a vehicle around the lifestyle and luxury aspirations of its end customer. This is further testimony to Mahindra’s customer centric vision of co-creating products and services based on the feedback and latent needs of its consumers.
Mr. Anand Mahindra, Vice-Chairman and Managing Director, Mahindra Group, said “We are all set to create a new milestone with the launch of the Mahindra Xylo which will continue Mahindra’s legacy of customer-centric innovation. I am confident that the Xylo will follow in the Scorpio’s footsteps and evolve into an iconic brand.”
Dr. Pawan Goenka - President Automotive Sector M&M said, “Xylo has been developed by a Project team consisting of 160 experts who have created new benchmarks in terms of styling, technology and performance. The team deployed the ReFinE methodology aimed at creating emotional surplus. Mahindra Xylo, extensively tested and validated for Real World usage in India and many other countries, is sure to delight the Customer’s ‘Senses’.
Mr. Rajesh Jejurikar, Chief of Operations, Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd., added, “The brand name Xylo is trendy and contemporary, implies luxury, high fashion, technology and creates a futuristic connect.”
Specs
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement: 2500cc, Common Rail Diesel
Engine Type: Diesel
Maximum Power: 110 Bhp @ 3800 rpm
Maximum Torque: 28.3 kgm @ 1700 rpm
Expected Price: Rs. 650,000
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