Image gallery: Mahindra KUV100
The Mahindra KUV100 has been launched at Rs 4.42 lakh, ex-Pune. This small SUV comes with a new range of three-cylinder mFalcon engines developed by Mahindra. The 1.2-litre turbo diesel unit makes 77PS of power and 190Nm of torque while the petrol variant puts out 82PS of power and 115Nm of torque between 3500 and 3600rpm. Both engines are mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. The all-aluminium, fuel-injected motor offers dual-variable valve timing for the intake and exhaust. Mahindra says that the unit is very light, with less friction because it uses three cylinders instead of the conventional four. Read our first drive report here
On the outside, the Mahindra KUV100 gets LED DRLs integrated into the wraparound headlamps, a rear roof spoiler and an all-new design for the alloy wheels. While on the inside the Mahindra KUV100 gets an interesting layout for the centre console with the gear lever integrated into it. The air-conditioning controls are placed in a vertical manner which looks pretty quirky compared to the traditional horizontal layout seen on most cars. The Mahindra KUV100 is offered in seven variants with a choice of a 5- or 6-seat configuration. Here is a detailed look at the Mahindra KUV100 in images.
The sides feature lot of detailing but the longer nose and wraparound lights makes the KUV look more short
Rear end is more hatchback than SUV. Rear haunch is prominent from this angle
The KUV 100 looks more like an SUV when viewed from this angle
Overall height of 1655mm makes the KUV100 stand taller than most hatchbacks
Clamshell bonnet, wraparound lamps with LED DRLs and a dual-tone bumper gives the KUV 100 a lot of presence
The KUV 100 is 3675mm long making it much shorter than the other compact SUVs that are available and going to be launched in India
The rear door handle is placed next to the C-Pillar but gets a contrasting silver finish
The integrated rear spoiler is offered standard across all variants. Note rectangular detailing in the taillamps
LED DRLs are offered only in the top end K8 trim
The mFalcon D75 motor features an aluminium head and is turbocharged too
Boot space of 243-litres is more than most budget hatchbacks. The seats tumble to offer a total of 473-litres
The KUV 100's rear kneeroom and headroom is a plus point. Note armrest with cupholders
The 5-seater KUV 100 gets separate front seats with removable headrests
Twin-pod cluster is clean and easy to read
The smart grey interior features gloss black inserts too. Note gear lever mounted in the centre console
The protruding taillamp stands out and features rectangular detailing
The 6-seater KUV 100 features seats with integrated headrests and a foldable centre seat in the front. There's also under seat storage that houses a 10-litre basket (front passenger seat)
More from OVERDRIVE on the Mahindra KUV100
Mahindra KUV100 First drive review
Mahindra KUV100 Design Highlights
Ten things we know about the Mahindra KUV100
Details on the Mahindra KUV100 mFalcon petrol engine