Mahindra launches new MUV, Quanto

September 20, 2012 17:39
Mahindra launches new MUV, Quanto

Desi Automaker Mahindra and Mahindra had announced the launch of its latest MUV, also the smallest from the stable of Mahindra, the all new Mahindra Quanto.

The base version is priced at  Rs.  5.82 lakh (ex-showroom, Thane). You can have the luxurious version by shelling just Rs 7.36 lakh.

This small sized beast of a MUV packs 1493cc of power in a mCR100 diesel engine with power maxing out at 100 bhp at 3750 rpm and produces out a torque of 240Nm at 1600-2800 rpm.
This spacious MUV under 4 meters would be available in six colors namely Fiery Black, Java Brown, Mist Silver, Toreador Red, Rocky Beige and Diamond White.

Quanto would be a new breed of cars in the Automobile market of India and hence has a great chance to embark upon a strong position much before other makers release their models. It would still face rivalry from other cars in the price segment from Maruti Suziki Ertiga, Renault Duster and a few others.

 Pawan Goenka the president of the automotive and the farm equipment for Mahindra mentioned that the Quanto is a great improvement to the XUV 500 which had issues of foot space but was a major hit among the people due to its style and performance. He added that the company has plans to start up a new plant but further details remain shrouded by the company’s clouds.
 
The company plans to export the vehicle to Europe and South Africa, said Pravin Shah, chief executive, automotive division. Due to the smaller size of the car, excise duties would also be significantly lower at 12 per cent against 27%.

The company targets to sell 1,500-2,000 Quantos a year.
 “With the Quanto, Mahindra is aiming to fill a need gap in the Indian automotive market for a versatile and compact SUV. We expect the Quanto to offer an exciting upgrade at a premium to customers who are otherwise looking for premium diesel hatchbacks or entry level diesel sedans,” Mr. Goenka had said last month

(AW- Anil)

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