Earlier this month, an AMT-equipped test mule of the
Mahindra KUV100 NXT was spotted in Mumbai. In conjunction with this
development, ET Auto states that the Automated Manual Transmission-equipped
diesel version of the KUV100 NXT will go on sale in the current financial year.
At the launch of the refreshed micro-SUV last year,
the company confirmed plans to launch AMT variants of both petrol and diesel
variants of its most affordable passenger car. Initially, however, it looks like
the Automated Manual Transmission will be available only for the
oil-burner-equipped models. The AMT unit for the Mahindra KUV100 NXT will be
sourced from Ricardo. It is likely to offer 'creep' and economy modes, but hill
hold assist is unlikely to be provided.
The Mahindra KUV100 NXT has been available with two
engine options - 1.2-litre mFalcon G80 petrol and 1.2-litre mFalcon D75 diesel.
The petrol motor produces a maximum power of 82 bhp and a peak torque of 115
Nm. The oil-burner outputs 77 bhp and 190 Nm. The Mahindra KUV100 NXT is on
sale in a price bracket of INR 4.69 - 7.76 Lakh. The micro-SUV can be had in
5-seat and 6-seat configurations.
The Mahindra KUV100 NXT AMT will feature a
dashboard-mounted gear lever. With regards to its design, the gear stalk will
be visually similar to the one on the Mahindra TUV300 AMT. The launch of the
AMT variant will be followed by the introduction of the e-KUV100 with a
zero-emissions pure electric powertrain. As per the company, the electric
version of its micro-SUV will offer a driving range of more than 140 kilometres
on a full charge. Furthermore, its battery pack can be charged to 80% of its
capacity in less than an hour through a fast charger.
