Posts Tagged ‘Mahindra Xylo’

Officially Official – Shortened Xylo coming for Rs 4.5 lakh

July 16th, 2010

So far, Mahindra never featured among discussions on small cars. The big and purposeful MUV catered to large families. However, the same name will now send tremors to the competition with the shortened 5-seater Xylo. Yes, you heard it right. We featured spy pictures of the 5-seater Xylo sometime back and now two people involved with the development of the mini-Xylo have confirmed the same. So this ends speculation and rumours as to whether the shortened Xylo was a mule of the upcoming W101 mini-SUV.

M&M are planning big to take on premium hatchbacks with the Xylo CS. Not wish to be named, the officials confirmed that the model will be 35-40% cheaper than the present base model of the Xylo. However, they claimed that the mini Xylo could be delayed and eventually be launched in early 2011. The Xylo will duck under 4000mm and will feature a new engine under 1.5L to attract lower duties of 10% compared to 22% for bigger cars. Mahindra is targeting the core of the Indian automotive market, the hatchback segment with the mini-Xylo. The Xylo was initially dubbed to take on sedans while the mini-Xylo will give hatchbacks a run for their money. At the moment, the Premier Rio is the sole mini-SUV in India priced between Rs 5-6 lakhs, 200 of which have been sold since January 2010. The Xylo will also get a micro-hybrid version with Stop-Start before the end of 2010.

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Mahindra uses its axe and ends up with a 5-seater Xylo mini-MPV

June 3rd, 2010

What an effort by Mahindra and what a scoop! Not even the Mahindra would have planned for this but it has happened and we ant believe what we are seeing. We are looking at the largest hatchback, and one from Mahindra at that, bearing the name Xylo. Mahindra have gone on and done the unthinkable by chopping off the third row of the Xylo to bring its length to under 4m! The Xylo is 4520mm long for your information, meaning 500mm have come off. The mini Xylo will be classified as a ‘Small Car’ according to Indian rules and will get tax breaks in this form.

To conform to the regulations, Mahindra will introduce an all new 3-cylinder diesel engine as a result of omission of one cylinder from the 2.5 m-Eagle engine. Further, the bore and stroke will be reduced in size to duck under the 1500cc bracket. This will result in 12% saving in excise duty and an approximate price reduction of Rs 50,000 at least. The current Xylo’s body on frame chassis has been shortened and the third row has been given the axe meaning the new Xylo is a 5-seater. Tentatively called the Xylo Junior, it is expected to cost around Rs 5 lakhs and will go head on with the Rio and maybe its sibling, the Logan.

Everybody must agree that such things can happen only in India where rules are meant to be broken and please dont get us wrong but the Jr Xylo is entirely legal. It could open up to a new category of buyers but we are unsure of where this leaves Mahindra’s W101 SUV which would be based on a shortened version of the W201 World SUV platform. We pray that Mahindra does not kill that project. For now, the ugly but rather innovative Xylo will fare well. Stay tuned.

 

Source : Autocar India

Mahindra Xylo Celebration Edition Launched

January 10th, 2010

Mahindra Xylo Celebration Edition

Mahindra Xylo Celebration Edition launched to mark first anniversary  of this successful Multi Utility Vehicle(MUV). Xylo Celebration Edition comes in pearl white paint work with additional flavour of graphics. Other goodies include new leather interior, fully leather covered steering wheel and gear knob. Mahindra Xylo Celebration Edition other features list is same as Xylo E6 variant.

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Mahindra Xylo M2Di launched

December 24th, 2009

Mahindra and Mahindra have launched a new variant in their Xylo lineup. It comes with a new engine and more importantly costs less than the 2.5L m-Eagle CRDE that the present Xylo comes with. The new variant is aimed at the taxi market and costs Rs 6.3 lakh ex-showroom Delhi.

More details and press release after the break

“Mahindra Xylo Outperforms Toyota Innova In April 09 Sales”Find Out How

May 8th, 2009

Mahindra Xylo has been changed rules of game in multi-utility vehicle (MUV) segment since it’s inception.Within three months of Xylo’s launch Mahindra could capture over 15,000 units booking.Please be remind of the fact that we are talking about utility vehicles.Xylo definiltely gave what Mahindra what they want at the same she fulfilled big car ambition of many Indian customers. » Read more: “Mahindra Xylo Outperforms Toyota Innova In April 09 Sales”Find Out How

Mahindra Drives Xylo To South Africa

March 17th, 2009

Mahindra launched it’s people mover Xylo in India in this January.Since Xylo’s launch Mahindra witnessed brisk sales figures for Xylo.The biggest advantage of Xylo over it’s competitors is Mahindra offers Xylo as a value for money package. » Read more: Mahindra Drives Xylo To South Africa

Mahindra Xylo New Teaser Uploaded

February 28th, 2009

Mahindra Xylo,the latest entrant in Multi PurposVehicle(MPV) segment from home grown Mahindra and Mahindra(M&M) is ruling sales charts since inception.Even Mahindra Xylo’s hard core critics must accept this fact.To boost the sales further and M&M is planning another teaser. » Read more: Mahindra Xylo New Teaser Uploaded

Mahindra Plans Hybrid And Electric Cars

January 20th, 2009

Mahindra and Mahindra is developing  fuel efficient hybrid and electric cars.This is in continuation to the over helming success of  micro hybrids, Bolero and Scorpio.Quoting  B Bhaumik,Head Design

Mahindra Xylo Testdrive Report

January 17th, 2009

Mahindra  Xylo launched on 13th January, since then online forums and communities actively discussing about the

Mahindra Xylo Launched,Specifications,Features and Pricing

January 14th, 2009

Mahindra Xylo finally stripped the camouflages.Xylo  made the world guessing about styles,features,space,pricing details.Mahindra xylo is expected to compete with Toyota Innova,but now as Mahindra rightly projected even sedans also worried about the power packed Xylo.

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