Mahindra Xylo

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Mahindra Xylo
Overview
Manufacturer mahindra & Mahindra
Production 2009-present
Assembly Nashik, Maharashtra, India
Body and chassis
Body style 5-door MUV
Related

Mahindra Scorpio

Toyota Innova
Powertrain
Engine 2.2L 2.5 L Diesel Turbo
Transmission 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,760 mm (109 in)
Length 4,520 mm (178 in)
Width 1,850 mm (73 in)
Height 1,895 mm (75 in)

The Mahindra Xylo is a multi-utility vehicle (MUV) designed and manufactured by Mahindra & Mahindra. The Xylo was launched on 13 January 2009 at Nashik. Six variants-D2, E2, E4, E6, E8 and E9 are available. More than 3,000 units of Xylo were sold in March 2009.[1]

History

The project, which initially had the codename of Ingenio, was announced by the company in 2006 and was designed to compete in the Indian market with both the Toyota Innova and the Chevrolet Tavera.[2][3] The project cost Mahindra around Rs 550 crore.[4] Production started in the Nashik plant in December 2008.[5]

Mahindra Quanto

The Mahindra Quanto launched in September 2012 as a miniature version of the Xylo. It can give five seats, with two extra jump seats. It is powered by a three-cylinder engine.

References

  1. Vehicles sales rise in March, but ‘no turnaround in sight'
  2. "M&M clocks 110 pc growth in Q4 net". Blonnet.com. 2006-05-30. Retrieved 2012-09-11. 
  3. "Mahindra & Mahindra: Buy". Blonnet.com. 2012-09-01. Retrieved 2012-09-11. 
  4. Mahindra unveils multi purpose vehicle Xylo
  5. The Xylo has been heavily criticized by the media as well as in the internet forums for its garish and ugly looks even though it has been selling relatively well in India.M&M starts production of Xylo

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