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Xylo To Get mHawk Engine

Mahindra has finally come up with its first true MUV - The Xylo. Code-named Ingenio, it had been officially named as 'Xylo' - this new platform project costed Rs. 550 crore for the utility vehicles market leader. Mahindra has tried its best to improve the overall build quality, fit & finish of its products with the launch of Xylo. It was initially launched with the CRDe engine named as M-Eagle with maximum power of 112 Bhp at 3800 rpm with maximum torque of 240 Nm at 1800-3000 rpm.

Now, Mahindra India is planning to launch it with proven & trusted M-Hawk engine which develops 120 Bhp of maximum power with 290 Nm of maximum torque. It is expected that it wiil be available in 3-4 variants like the Xylo Diesel.

The top model will come fully loaded with following features:

• Surround cool dual AC's with Roof mounted vents
• Body coloured bumpers
• Electrically adjustable rear view mirrors
• Front & Rear Fog Lamps
• Alloy Wheels
• Body Coloured Side Cladding
• Digital Drive Assist System (DDAS)
• Mobile charging points
• Foldable flight trays
• Intellipark reverse assist System
• Power window express up/down (driver side) with anti-pinch
• Double DIN Music system

Completely created from the inside out, the XYLO keeps all the needs and wants of the would-be passenger in mind. This translates into surprising legroom, both in the second and third row. Theatre style seating ensures that none of the passengers feel left out of the conversation, even if they are seated in the back row. Independent AC vents ensure that the Surround Cool Dual AC cools all corners of this spacious car with individual controls for each passenger.

Xylo is also the only car to offer flatbed front seats, just like in the business class of a world-class airline. Additional unique features include foldable flight trays behind the front seats, individual reading lamps for each passenger and conveniently placed laptop and mobile charging points.

The doors are fitted with puddle lamps, giving passengers visibility while alighting from the car at night. Cabin lights shut gradually after a few minutes, giving passengers enough time to settle inside the car. A wide arm rest in the front row provides the driver and co-passenger with comfort, while an integrated foot rest allows easy entry and exit.

One of the most revolutionary features of the Xylo is the tech-savvy Digital Drive Assist System (DDAS). An alphanumeric display in the centre panel, the DDAS has features such as an onboard computer to calculate mileage and distance permissible. The system is easy to read and provides useful data at a quick glance. Standard information available includes date, time, inside and outside temperature and relative humidity.

It also lets you know exactly which direction your Mahindra Xylo is headed in. Press a button and you are informed of your gear position and speed. The DDAS will even tell you how long your fuel will last and share information on your average speed and the instant mileage clocked by you. All of which ensures that you derive optimum mileage from your Mahindra Xylo.

The DDAS also has an inbuilt warning system which will prompt you to put on your seat belts in case you forget or if you attempt to drive with the handbrake engaged, for instance. The Intellipark Reverse Assist has a visual prompt in the rear view mirror which shows you the distance between the rear bumper and any object behind your car. The 2 Din Entertainment System is also feature packed. It enables playback from MP3s and CDs, SD cards and USB devices, giving you a superlative acoustic experience on the road.

The driver’s seat is ergonomically designed with height adjustment control to maximise comfort on long drives. Lumbar support can also be adjusted to three positions while the unique tiltable steering wheel gives you the perfect driving position. An illuminated keyhole ring allows you to conveniently locate the keyhole even in pitch dark conditions. Utility spaces abound in the Mahindra XYLO with a well defined Centre Console housing space for CDs, magazines, etc.

Leading vendors from India, Japan, America, Germany, etc., have contributed to the development of the Xylo. To name a few, Bosch, Lear, Motherson, Nippon, Subros, JBM, Spicer, Visteon, Lumax, Alf, Asahi, Sharda, Rane and Varroc have played a key role in creating the Xylo. Overall, Xylo is a feature rich & reasonably priced MUV which will sure set the sales charts on fire. Now we have to see how Tata reacts to this and comes with a better deal with its upcoming Indicruz Xover.