Mahindra KUV100

Mahindra KUV100 (pronounced as KUV one double O), where 'KUV' stands for Kool Utility Vehicle is a compact mini sport utility vehicle automobile designed and manufactured by the Indian company Mahindra & Mahindra.

Mahindra KUV100
Overview
TypeCity car
ManufacturerMahindra & Mahindra
Production2016–present
AssemblyChakan, Maharashtra
DesignerMahindra Research Valley, Chennai
Body and chassis
ClassSupermini
Body style5-door hatchback
LayoutFront-engine, FWD
Powertrain
Engine1.2L mFalcon I3 petrol
1.2L mFalcon I3 diesel
Transmission5-speed manual
5-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase94 in (2,385 mm)
Length145 in (3,675 mm)
Width67 in (1,705 mm)
Height64 in (1,635 mm)

Variants
Front design details of Gen I model

KUV100 has 14 versions available in India. It is offered in 7 petrol and 7 diesel models. It comes in 7 colours, namely, Flamboyant Red, Aquamarine, Fiery Orange, Pearl White, Dazzling Silver, Designer Grey and Midnight Black.[1]

Engine

KUV100 uses Mahindra’s first ever indigenously developed 1.2-litre 3-cylinder mFalcon G80, multi point fuel injection (MPFI) with Dual Variable Valve Timing petrol engine with output of 61 kW (82 bhp) @ 5500 rpm of maximum power and 115 Nm @ 3500-3600 rpm of peak torque. It also promises to deliver a fuel consumption of 18.15 km/l.[2]

Its diesel variant uses a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder mFalcon D75, turbocharger with intercooler, common rail Direct Injection technology engine. It is capable of delivering 57.4 kW (77 bhp) @ 3750 rpm of power and 190 Nm @ 1750-2250 rpm of torque with the help of a 5-speed manual gearbox. It is capable of delivering a fuel consumption of 25.32 km/l. Dimension-wise, it is identical to the petrol version and apart from the diesel motor no additional features are added.[2][3]

Safety

KUV standard features include dual front airbags for the safety of driver and co-driver, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and front seat belt pretensioners which ensure the safety of all its occupants.[4] The other safety features are collapsible steering column, child safety locks on rear doors, speed sensing automatic door locks, automatic hazard warning lamps on panic braking or bonnet opening, automatic hazard warning lamps on crash, anti-theft security alarm, anti-slip clips for driver side floor mat, ISOFIX child seat mounts on rear seat.[5]

Mahindra KUV100 rear view
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See also

References
  1. "EcarDlr".
  2. "Mahindra launches KUV 100 for Rs 4.42 lakh : Latest Auto News, News - India Today".
  3. "Mahindra KUV100 Specifications - KUV 100 Specifications".
  4. "Mahindra KUV 100: Specs & feature comparison with its likely rivals". www.ETAuto.com.
  5. "Compare Mahindra KUV100 Models - Compare KUV 100 K2, K4, K6, K8 Models".
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