Mahindra MPV (rumor)
Autocar India reports that the new Mahindra MPV
(codename: Mahindra U321) will launch in India in the second half of 2017 and
replace the Mahindra Xylo which completes 8 years in market next January.
Spyshots of its early test mules reveal a large 3-row vehicle with a sleek
profile.
The MPV will integrate cues
borrowed from Mahindra’s range, such as the characteristic Mahindra toothed
grille, large headlamps, heavily designed design and a strong shoulder line. It
is expected to be slightly familiar yet contemporary.
It will be Mahindra’s third
model to be based on a monocoque platform designed around a front-wheel drive
architecture, although its unclear if its a brand new one or a modified XUV500
chassis.
The report states that the Mahindra U321 diesel
variant will be powered by the 1.99L mHawk engine, while the petrol variant
could pack a bigger engine from the ‘mFalcon’ family that originated in the
KUV100. An automatic gearbox is likely to be optional.
Source : GaadiWaadi
