A new batch of the Mahindra S201’s spy shots has
surfaced online, courtesy Motor Vikatan. The latest spy shots show the future
SUV’s interior in more detail than ever before.
The Mahindra S201’s interior looks nearly identical
to that of the SsangYong Tivoli, the South Korean SUV from which it originates.
The centre console, steering wheel, centre AC vents and instrument panel have
the same design in the Indianised versioned.
The Mahindra S201’s interior features will include
engine start-stop button, 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with
navigation, dual-zone automatic climate control and steering wheel mounted
controls. Mahindra may offer an electric sunroof also in its most modern small
SUV. Safety features should include front and rear parking sensors, rear-view
camera, ABS with EBD, 7 airbags, ESP, all-wheel disc brakes and ISOFIX
child-seat anchorage points.
The SsangYong Tivoli measures 4.2 metres in length,
but the Mahindra S201’s length will not exceed 4 metres. While the SsangYong
Tivoli is powered by 1.6-litre engines, the Mahindra S201 will employ a
1.2-litre petrol engine and a 1.5-litre diesel engine.
Because of the above-mentioned changes, it will
attract the lowest GST in its segment* - 29% (petrol)/31% (diesel). Reports say
that the 1.2-litre petrol engine will feature turbocharging and direct
injection and that its maximum power will deliver around 140 hp. The interior
spy shots confirm that Mahindra will offer a 6-speed manual transmission.
The Mahindra S201 will rival the Maruti Vitara
Brezza, Ford EcoSport and Tata and Nexon. Its market launch will take place
later this year, likely in the fourth quarter (October-December). Reports say
that a 7-seat version of the Mahindra S201 will follow at a later stage.
