Why the KUV100 Is a Crucial Product for Mahindra and Mahindra
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Mahindra accelerated its development of new platform vehicles, and we are now starting to see the fruit of that labour. The TUV300 arrived last year, and now it is the S101 - christened KUV100. Now I must clarify that Mahindra has been very smart about the positioning of the KUV100. The car is in fact just that - a car - in the guise of a subcompact SUV. And that is the smart part. The reason SUVs, and compacts in particular have done so well is because they are immensely aspirational. This holds true for every class of car buyer. The 'cross' models of cars like the Etios Liva and i20 have proved this amply. And so the KUV100 has great appeal for buyers desperate to step into the SUV realm.
Also Read: Things you Need to Know About Mahindra KUV 100
There is also an inherent love and loyalty for the Mahindra brand in India. A number of buyers are always happy when Mahindra offers an option at a certain price point or segment - and immediately gravitate towards it - in spite of what critics say (XUV, TUV, new Scorpio, Xylo... the list is endless!). The KUV100 has more to prove, as it represents the modern Mahindra. It also comes with the company's first indigenously built petrol engine (1.2 litre, 82 bhp mFalcon G80). There is also a greater expectation now of better quality materials and fit/finish from Mahindra, as we have seen incremental improvements with each of the past few products - Scorpio, XUV500 facelift, TUV300.
Also Read: Mahindra KUV100 Launched in India & Mahindra KUV100 Review
So as we await the launch of the KUV100, here is what I think will stand out and work for Mahindra: Lots of variants - each with at least optional if not standard safety features like dual airbags and ABS. Engines that promise power and efficiency, along with many creature comforts and gadgets at the top end. And of course the trump card Mahindra also saves up for any launch - killer pricing that will undercut not just the 'cross' brigade, but many hatchbacks too. Let us see if I am correct - 24 hours from now.
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Last Updated on January 14, 2016
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