Mahindra KUV100 NXT launched at Rs 4.39 lakh

Words by Shubam Choukse

The festive season in India is just around the corner and looking forward to it, Mahindra has launched the facelift model of their entry-level SUV christened the KUV100 NXT. The new model features a host of cosmetic and equipment updates on the previous model and the prices start at Rs 4.39 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai) for the petrol model and Rs 5.39  lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai) for the diesel.

Exterior updates include a sharper design with a new grille at the front with vertical slats, faux silver skid plates at the front and the rear, new 15-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, squared out wheel arches with plastic cladding all around and new head lamps and tail lamps with more detailing.

The KUV 100 NXT features a cleaner interior layout with a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with GPS navigation and Mahindra’s Bluesense technology at the centre. And the list of available equipment includes power folding wing mirrors, tailgate remote lock/unlock, rear parking sensors, cooled glove box, mood lighting and steering mounted controls.

Mechanicals of the car remain the same. It is available with the same mFalcon engine options, a 1.2-litre 3 cylinder petrol motor churning out 82bhp of power and 115Nm of torque, and a 1.2-litre diesel motor churning out 77bhp of power and 190Nm of torque. Both the engines are available with a 5-speed manual gearbox only.

“The KUV100 created a new category with an SUV in the price segment of Rs 4.5 lakh to Rs 7.5 lakh. We have always been a listening organisation and in line with that, we have managed to successfully launch the new KUV100 within 21 months. With its unique proposition, I firmly believe that the KUV100 NXT will reaffirm our customers’ faith in Mahindra’s abilities to create class leading products,” said Pawan Goenka, managing director, Mahindra & Mahindra.

The KUV100 NXT is available in 8 colour options – flamboyant red, fiery orange, pearl white, dazzling silver, designer grey, midnight black and 2 dual tone options. It comes with a 6-seat arrangement as standard while the 5-seat model will be made to order.