Mahindra
Overview
Mahindra | Mahindra & Mahindra Limited is part of the US $6.7 billion Mahindra Group, an automotive, farm equipment, financial services, trade and logistics, automotive components, after-market, IT and infrastructure conglomerate. The company was set up in 1945 as Mahindra & Mohammed and later changed to Mahindra & Mahindra in 1948. Initially set up to manufacture general-purpose utility vehicles, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) was first known for assembly of the iconic Jeep in India. The company later branched out into manufacture of light commercial vehicles (LCVs) and agricultural tractors, rapidly growing from being a manufacturer of army vehicles and tractors to an automobile major with a growing global market. Mahindra & Mahindra grew from being a maker of army vehicles to a major automobile and tractor manufacturer. It has acquired plants in China and the United Kingdom, and has three assembly plants in the USA. M&M has partnerships with international companies like Renault SA, France and International Truck and Engine Corporation, USA. M&M expanded its operations by launching UVs and SUVs like the Armada and Bolero respectively. Bolero penned the things to come which saw the hugely popular and successful Scorpio make its mark in the Indian SUV market. M&M made its entry into the passenger car segment with the Logan in April 2007 under the Mahindra Renault joint venture. M&M will make its maiden entry into the heavy trucks segment with Mahindra International, the joint venture with International Truck, USA. Go to Mahindra website |
Models
Mahindra Bolero
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| The rugged Bolero is ideal for Indian roads with its superb off-road capabilities and excellent power. This comfortable and spacious MUV signifies ruggedness, durability, reliability, and economic maintenance. A good choice of diesel variants include SLX, SLE, XL, MDI, and DI. All variants are powered by a 2.5-litre turbocharged engine that generates 63 bhp. A responsive 5-speed manual transmission is standard among all variants. This car has quiet cabin that features ergonomically contoured anti-submarine seats, practical vinyl seating, and rubber flooring throughout the interior. The front looks more aggressive with a new commanding grille element, huge headlamps, and a muscular front bumper. Standard features on the Bolero include front fog lamps, power windows, power steering, and tinted window glass. Safety is ensured by features such as child safety locks, front/rear seatbelts, crumple zones, and collapsible steering. |
Mahindra Scorpio
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| The Scorpio has created sensation in the SUV segment and captured the Indian car industry with its invincible performance, sturdy structure, powerful engines, well-equipped stylish interior. Available in 3 diesel variants - 2.6 LX, SLE and M2DI, the LX and SLE are powered by a 70 bhp 2.6-litre turbocharged diesel engine and the same size 115 bhp turbocharged DI engine on the M2DI .The engine is mated with a 5-speed manual transmission. Aesthetically designed interiors with dual tone fire resistant upholstery and comfortable seats that offer great back support. |
Mahindra Scorpio W
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| The Mahindra Scorpio mHawk is styled very similar to popular SUV Scorpio and can be considered to be its twin. It comes with a stylish build and several modern features such as cruise control, rain sensing wipers, automatic headlamps, tire pressure warning system, smart driver window, parking assist, and noise and vibration control. The mHawk's styling is enhanced by stylish sports graphics on the body. The steering wheel is mounted with audio and cruise control buttons for the driver's convenience. The seats are stylish and covered with rich upholstery. The mHawk is available in two variants in India - VLS (MT and AT) and VLX (MT and AT). Both variants are powered by a 2.2-litre inline-4 CRDE turbo diesel engine (popularly called the mHawk engine). It delivers a powerful acceleration - the Scorpio mHawk can go from 0-60 km/h in just 5.7 seconds. The engine output is 120 bhp. Available transmissions are 5 Speed Manual and 6 Speed Automatic. |
Mahindra Xylo
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| The sporty and refined Mahindra Xylo SUV carries several elegant styling cues of the renewed and refreshed Mahindra Scorpio. It blends the elegance of a sedan with the ruggedness of an SUV. The SUV is powered by a 112 bhp 2.5-litre turbocharged mEagle diesel engine. The Xylo is offered in four variants - E2, E4, E6, and E8 - all of which come standard with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The car is developed on a new platform and comes with a spacious cabin. The exterior highlights include well designed bumpers, bold grille, illuminated spoiler, and well designed headlamps. Interior features include power steering, comfortable fabric seats with PVC inserts, foldable rear seats, driver's seat adjustment, and easy-to-read instrumentation. On-board safety equipment includes ABS, engine immobilizer, central locking, and airbags. The Xylo competes with Toyota Innova and Chevrolet Tavera in the Indian car market. |
