Mahindra MPV
The upcoming Mahindra MPV (Codenamed
U321) which is being developed by automaker’s research and development centre
in Troy, US, has been spotted testing in Chennai for the first time. The new
product will lock horns with the Toyota Innova Crysta.
While Tata is in the process of
converting their Aria premium MPV into a Hexa SUV owing to lack of response in
the market, Mahindra is fancying the MPV segment.
However, the Innova Crysta’s exceptional
sales performance proves that there is enough potential in the market for an
upmarket people carrier. The prototype is fully camouflaged but the front
fascia has a familiar Mahindra flavor to it.
The MPV prototype was reported to be
accompanied by the new Innova Crysta, the new benchmark in the segment. The
silhouette is typical of an MPV while the overall size appears to be pretty
close to that its primary rival.
Based on a new platform, the MPV’s
development location strongly indicates that Mahindra has global aspirations
for the product. Powertrain details are scarce as of now but if we were to
hazard a guess, we would put our money on the new downsized 1.99-litre mHawk
diesel engine. There is also a very high chance that a petrol option will be
offered right from the launch.
Source : GaadiWaadi
