Mahindra KUV100 NXT reveals a new fascia complete with a sharper bumper,
reprofiled headlamps, and a new toothed grille. The fog lamp enclosures feature
a more angular profile flanking a larger trapezoidal air intake. The KUV100
continues with L-shape LED DRLs, but the headlamps now get a double barrel
setup and ‘KUV100 NXT’ badging on the sunglass like headlamp extensions.
At the back, the tail lamps get black bezels along
with a tweaked boot lid that blends the sharp crease flowing over the tail
lights into the tail section neatly. The rear bumper also gets a trapezoidal
black element to mimic the front accompanied by silver finish faux skid plate.
The reflector housings get a sharper profile and no longer carry the rear fog
lamps. Other exterior updates include chunkier body cladding and 10-spoke dual
tone 15-inch alloy wheels. The Flamboyant Red paint scheme seen here will also
be available with a black dual tone option.
Inside, the Mahindra KUV100 NXT K8 features an
all-black finish. The most notable addition here is that of a touchscreen AVN.
To accommodate the touchscreen, changes have been made to the aircon controls
on the centre console. They are now more compact with the tree rotary dials
being replaced by a single rotary dial for fan speed control.
The
Mahindra KUV100 NXT will be 15 mm longer than the model it replaces. Mahindra
will sell the Mahindra KUV100 NXT in only ten variants, in K2+, K4+, K6+, K8
and K8+ grades. The KUV100 NXT’s 5-seat version will be available only on a
made-to-order basis.
Additions will be made to the equipment list in the
form of electrically folding ORVMs, 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with
GPS navigation with maps from MapMyIndia, remote tailgate locking/unlocking,
rear parking sensors and new MID with readouts for gearshifts, drive modes and
fuel economy. Safety features will include dual-front airbags, corner braking
control and ninth-gen ABS and EBD.
The Mahindra KUV100 NXT will receive retuned
versions of the G80 1.2-litre petrol and D75 1.2-litre diesel engines for
improved fuel economy. Sources also report that the KUV100 NXT gets
strengthened engined mounts to help reduce engine noise and vibrations. The
facelifted KUV100 will have a reworked air-filter design. It will also boast a
suspension with a longer travel (front: 150 mm, rear: 200 mm), which should
improve the ride quality. Improved approach and departure angles (20 degrees and
29 degrees respectively), along with additional ground clearance, will help
enhance the quality of ride.
Expect Mahindra to make an official announcement
regarding the launch and the Mahindra KUV100 NXT price in the coming days.
