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Mahindra Quanto; new makeover to SUV segment

By Yogesh Kant | PUBLISHED: 07, Sep 2012, 17:54 pm IST | UPDATED: 08, Sep 2012, 10:59 am IST

Mahindra Quanto; new makeover to SUV segment

India’s biggest MUV maker Mahindra & Mahindra has planned to retaliate over the outsider automotive industry share in India. Recently, the French SUV Renault Duster have given a strong fight to Mahindra Scorpio, while taking all the matter in cognizance, M&M seems to hurl  a bang over the outsider by releasing the much awaited mini Xylo.

The company has given a stiff competition to the other manufacture by throwing a fire boll in Indian automotive market,  mini MUV.  The Quanto hatchback is expected to be launched on 20th September with a price tag of Rs 5-6 lakhs. The Mahindra has propelled a cutthroat competition, which is obviously a benefit spoon to the consumer. Where, Ford Figo, Volkswagen Polo, Nissan Micra, Maruti Swift and soon to be launched Chevrolet Beat diesel would have toasted with the launch of Quanto launch. However, the main rival of the car will be the Premier Rio!

Mahindra has coined the name “Quanto” an indigenous design, packed in sub 4 meter platform on the  ingenious platform that shares with the Xylo MUV. The newest offering of Mahindra customized with an aim of conveying a sense of space and power inherent in the small hatchback.  The mini MUV will be the first ever small hatchback in the country. The launch of Quanto will strengthen the company’s portfolio as well enhance its market share.

M&M claim the compact muv Quanto has the DNA of its craggy sibling( scorpio). The endow quanto with hatchback-rivalling ease of driving and ablitity to zoom through the rough ground, with the plenty of accommodation to make it aw round the clock moving machine. Being the shorter than 4meters base, the implantation of compact body on wheels will be suitable for the Indian roads.

The new Mahindra Quanto has borrowed a number of its styling cues from the his predecessor Xylo and even expected to colpy the front grils directly from the Xylo. However, the company has denied to reveal the specification details.

Engine Specification and power:

The Mahindra Quanto hatchback will hit the road with a growling 1.5l downsized avatar of the mHawk engine in a diesel variant inside the hood. It will possibly a carrying a three cylinder engine with a five speed manual transmission system. The engine power is expected to be 100 bhp.

The new Quanto will come equipped with an Independent Coil Springs and Multi Link Coil Spring suspension system.

Exterior, Interior & Safety Features

The Quanto model will be borrowing a number of styling and designing cues from the existing Xylo SUV. The front of the car is expected to be directly taken from the Xylo SUV. Even the interiors of the car will come influenced by the existing model of Mahindra Xylo though there will be only two seating rows in the Quanto. The Quanto is expected to come blessed with a range of safety features including airbags and ABS (anti-lock braking system).

 The company is checking the machine performance under the hot weather of rajasthan. While considering Renault Duster chapter to Mahindra Scorpio, meanwhile, also taking in mind the upcoming challenges assembling in ford and maruti plants.