Delhi Auto Expo 2012: Mahindra showcase plans

  • Dec 21, 2011
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M&M to showcase its Ssangyong range of cars and two new electric cars at the 2012 New Delhi Auto Expo

Mahindra & Mahindra will be making their presence felt at the 2012 Auto Expo with a range of cars on display. The company will be showcasing the India-bound Ssangyong Rexton SUV and the Korando crossover. 

Ssangyong Rexton

The Rexton is an off-roader  that comes with a 2.7-litre direct-injected diesel engine which develops 184 PS of power and 402 Nm of torque. The seven-seater SUV is expected to hit our roads in the third quarter of 2012 and will be loaded with safety features like Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Enhanced Parking Brake Technology, Forward Collision Warning and Avoidance System, ABS with EBD, ESP and SRS airbags as standard equipment. Customers will be able to choose between a five-speed manual gearbox and an automatic gearbox. The Rexton is going to be priced at around Rs. 17 lakhs. 

Ssangyong Korando

The Korando is Ssangyong’s take on a compact crossover with contemporary styling to appeal to the urban SUV buyer. The Korando will likely be available with a 2-litre, four-cylinder diesel engine developing around 175PS of power and 360Nm of torque.  Both automatic and manual transmission variants should be available.

Expect the adaptable four-wheel and two-wheel drive systems as on the Korean models, with ABD with EBD, ESP and airbags as standard. Features may include automatic climate control with dual air-conditioning. The Ssangyong Korando could be available at a price of Rs. 14-15 lakhs.

Mahindra will also put on display the much-anticipated Reva NXR electric car. A more modern take on the electric vehicle than its predecessor, the Reva NXR seats four and has more spacious interiors.  The NXR has also been significantly structurally improved to meet modern crash test norms. The car also gets a new lithium ion battery that gives the car a top speed of 100 km/h and a range of 160 kms on a single charge.

Reva NXR

Sharing the stage with the Reva will be an all-electric version of the Mahindra Verito, which will make its debut at the 2012 Auto Expo. The Verito, as we already know, is a spacious, well-priced and efficient car, especially in its diesel avatar. It will be interesting to see a practical car like the Verito powered solely by electricity.  

Other M&M cars at the Auto Expo could be the hot-selling XUV500 as well as some from the existing fleet comprising Scorpio, Xylo, Bolero, Genio (Double Cab) and Thar. As has been seen on previous expos, Mahindra may also show off some of their modified and custom-built cars, perhaps a plush and pimped-up version of the XUV500. 

Mahindra XUV500
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Among commercial vehicles, the Mahindra-Navistar range will be on display at the 2012 Auto expo.

Cars to Watch Out For : SsangYong Rexton, Ssangyong Korando, Reva NXR and the Mahindra Verito electric

Expected Price Range : Rs. 14 – 17 lakhs

Ssangyong Rexton: Rs. Rs. 17 lakhs

Ssangyong Korando: Rs. 14 lakhs

Mahindra Reva NXR: NA

Mahindra Verito: NA

Competition: 

Car                                                                                                      Competitor

Ssangyong Rexton                                                                         Skoda Yeti Ambiente - Rs. 17.69 lakhs

Ssangyong Korando                                                                        Tata Safari VX 4X4 - Rs. 13.59 lakhs

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