Hot Scoops on Mahindra Scorpio, Xylo, Thar and W201
Posted at September 1st, 2009 under Auto News, Auto Scoops | 5 Comments » 
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Following our big bang scoop on GM India products, our spy team came up with unearthed few unheard information from the Nashik Manufacturer. Mahindra has been under scanner of our spy team (remember we reported you complete details on Xylo two days before the launch). Now here are the findings
* Mahindra is becoming safety conscious atleast now. The scorpio which is available with ABS will now get Airbags. Mahindra would equip the top end variants (VLX) with twin airbags. The launch will happen in December or at auto expo
* Following the Scorpio, Mahindra hot selling product Xylo would also get airbags
* The new world class monocoque SUV which Mahindra is developing under the codename W201 is destined to launch in October 2010
* Mahindra’s new SUV is being developed in a highly secretive manner and being tested in Chennai
* The W201 will come up with an advanced CRDe engine
* The W201 might be launched at the same time across globe (India, South Africa and in USA)
* Mahindra has shelved plan of putting of Renault’s petrol engine for W201
* Mahindra is working to develop a indigenous gasoline engine for W201
* The gasoline powered W201 is destined for USA market and Mahindra may consider this engine for Indian market as well
* Mahindra which displayed the thar concept at Bologna Motor Show is working to launch the vehicle as early as 2011. Mahindra Thar Concept is equipped with a modern 4 cylinders 2,500 cc turbodiesel with direct injection, common-rail and intercooler,
producing 107 CV (79 kW), designed by the Austrian company AVL in cooperation with the German Bosch and produced in India.
* For those who are crazy about the civilian version of Axe., we don’t have any good news. There seems to be no breakthrough in the development of civilian axe.
* Mahindra Scorpio Hybrid which was unveiled at the 2008 Delhi Auto Expo is still in boardroom. The cost structure remains a big hurdle and yet to be sorted out
Comments (5)
Any idea on pics of the new Mini SUV (Computer renderings or something)? I want to buy this one and I can’t wait. I know that Mini Scorpio is going to be one power packed Vehicle packing a punch.
As an SUV lover I can easily say that this Mini Scorpio is going to be a hot selling SUV all over the world. A mini Scorpio will mean lesser bodyroll and superior pick up.
I think Scorpio is is not just a good sporting vehicle but it is a very very safe vehicle to drive also. It has reliable safety features collapsible steering column, crash protection crumple zone, Fire retardant upholstery, Tubeless tyres and ABS. I feel very secure while driving in Scorpio.
The news of a mini SUV on the lines of the Scorpio seems to be promising, only if the engine features are similar to that of the Scorpio and also the performance levels of this mini SUV. Another host of factors influencing the success of this mini SUV is the price and the features i will have, as it may6 then be directly compared to the Scorpio .
Expecting another trial blazer from Mahindra n Mahindra. Keeping fingers crossed in anticipation .