The Mahindra KUV100 NXT diesel autoSHIFT AMT, which
is said to reach the showrooms later this fiscal, was recently spied sans
camouflage on the roads, courtesy Team-BHP reader Dr. Shree Harsha Thulapule.
No camouflage or disguise while on test on public roads is generally an
indicator of an impending launch, and the company.
The Mahindra KUV100 NXT diesel AMT will look exactly
like the manual transmission-equipped variants, with the only disparity arising
out of the ''autoSHIFT'' badges on the tailgate. The AMT unit for the new model
will be sourced from Ricardo. It should offer 'creep' and 'economy' modes, but
hill hold assist is unlikely. The test mule is in the top-of-the-line K8 grade,
but Mahindra could offer the AMT option in lower-priced grades (K2/K2+, K4+
and/or K6+) as well.
Powering the diesel-AMT model will be the same
1.2-litre mFalcon D75 engine that propels the manual transmission-equipped
version. This engine outputs a maximum power of 77 bhp and a peak torque of 190
Nm.
The Mahindra
KUV100 NXT diesel AMT will feature a dashboard-mounted gear lever. Visually,
the gear stalk will be similar to the one on the Mahindra TUV300 AMT. At the
launch of the mid-cycle refresh for its micro-SUV, the company had confirmed
plans of launching AMT option in both petrol and diesel engine models. It's now being reported that the AMT option will be initially available
only in only the latter.
Following the launch of the KUV100 NXT AMT, the
company will introduce the e-KUV100 with a zero-emissions pure electric
powertrain. Mahindra claims that the electric version of the micro-SUV will
offer a driving range of more than 140 km on a full charge. Moreover, it will
be possible to charge the battery pack to 80% of its capacity in less than 60
minutes through a fast charger.
