The Mahindra KUV100 has been witnessing dwindling sales in the domestic market which is why the automaker has now shifted its focus on exporting the model to markets where it has comparatively stronger demand.

Mahindra & Mahindra has announced its plans to overhaul its powertrain portfolio ahead of the Bharat Stage 6 (BS6) regulations and the diesel version of the KUV100 hasn't made the cut. The Mahindra KUV100 diesel will be discontinued going forward, while the SUV-hatchback will survive in only the petrol and electric avatars. The KUV100 is currently powered by a 1.2-litre MFalcon D75 turbocharged diesel engine that churns out 77 bhp and 190 Nm of peak torque. The motor made its debut with the KUV and was intended to power a number of smaller vehicles in the automaker's line-up.

Images of a prototype model of the AMT (automated manual transmission) version of the Mahindra KUV100 have recently surfaced online. The mildly camouflaged test mule of the KUV100 is said to have been spotted in Mumbai and based on the images it appears to be based on the top-end variant of the facelifted KUV100.

Mahindra's vehicle line-up for Italy has been expanded with the launch of the KUV100. The entry-level Mahindra offering was launched in Rome earlier this week and the company is yet to announce prices for the same. Mahindra executives were already in Italian city for the Formula E Rome e-Prix and also announced its new electric hypercar brand 'Automobili Pininfarina' under the Mahindra Group.

The company is also providing finance schemes, special accessory packages and an extended 5 year warranty guarantee on the KUV 100 Trip.