Mahindra has launched its compact SUV on the South African market. This SUV (3 675 mm (L), 1 715 mm (W), 1 635 mm (H) defines a new “sub-segment targeting a new customer profile” according to Mahindra.
The KUV100 offers a ground clearance of 170 mm, while both petrol and diesel engines are offered.
The 1,2-litre, three-cylinder engine delivers 61 kW at 5 500 r/min and 115 N.m between 3 500 and 3 600 r/min.
The 1,2-litre, three-cylinder turbodiesel develops 57 kW at 3 750 r/min and 190 N.m between 1 750 and 2 250 r/min. Torque is send to the front wheels in both cases via a five-speed manual gearbox.
The independent front suspension layout consists of MacPherson struts, coil springs and dampers, while the rear is equipped with a torsion beam, coil springs and dampers.
Fuel consumption is claimed to be 4,4 litres per 100 km for the diesel unit and 5,9 litres per 100 km for the petrol model.
The KUV100 comes equipped with ABS brakes with EBD (electronic brake force distribution), corner brake control (CBC) and dual front airbags.
Pricing:
KUV100 1,2 K4+ Petrol R 149 995
KUV100 1,2 K6+ Petrol R 169 995
KUV100 1,2 K6+ Turbodiesel R 187 995
KUV100 1,2 K8 Petrol R 179 995
KUV100 1,2 K8 Turbodiesel R 197 995
These prices include a three-years/100 000 km warranty as well as a three-years/50 000 km service plan for the K6+ and K8, and optional for the K4+.
Look out for a driving impression of the KUV100 soon, and read a full report of Mahindra and the company’s local ambitions in the June issue of CAR.
