The Mahindra KUV100 is turning out to be a huge success for the home-grown carmaker in India. Within 4 month of its launch, Mahindra’s first-ever mini SUV has received overwhelming response from buyers with over 37,000 bookings. However, this also means that the carmaker would need to be prepared to meet the high demand for the Mahindra KUV100.
With an aim to reduce its waiting period, the home-grown carmaker is planning to ramp up the mini SUV’s production. Currently, the company produces 9,000 units of the KUV100 on monthly basis at its Chakan plant in Maharashtra. The carmaker plans to increase its production to 12,000 units per month.
Mahindra KUV100 Price
Petrol Variants- Price (Ex-Showroom, Delhi)
K2 (6 Seater)- Rs 4.56 lakh
K2 + (6 Seater)- Rs 4.78 lakh
K4 (5 Seater)- Rs 4.91 lakh
K4 (6 Seater)- Rs 4.96 lakh
K4 + (5 Seater)- Rs 5.14 lakh
K4 + (6 Seater)- Rs 5.19 lakh
K6 (5 Seater)- Rs 5.51 lakh
K6 (6 Seater)- Rs 5.56 lakh
K6 + (5 Seater)- Rs 5.73 lakh
K6+ (6 Seater)- Rs 5.78 lakh
K8 (5 Seater)- Rs 6.06 lakh
K8 (6 Seater)- Rs 6.11 lakh
Diesel Variants Price (Ex-Showroom, Delhi)
K2 (6 Seater)- Rs 5.41 lakh
K2 + (6 Seater) – Rs 5.63 lakh
K4 (5 Seater)- Rs 5.76 lakh
K4 (6 Seater)- Rs 5.81 lakh
K4 + (5 Seater)- Rs 5.99 lakh
K4 + (6 Seater)- Rs 6.04 lakh
K6 (5 Seater)- Rs 6.41 lakh
K6 (6 Seater)- Rs 6.47 lakh
K6 + (5 Seater)- Rs 6.64 lakh
K6+ (6 Seater)- Rs 6.69 lakh
K8 (5 Seater)- Rs 6.97 lakh
K8 (6 Seater)- Rs 7.02 lakh
Mahindra KUV100 Specifications
1.2-litre mFalcon G80 Petrol
Power – 82bhp @ 5,500rpm
Torque – 114Nm @ 3,500rpm
1.2-litre mFalcon D75 Diesel
Power – 77bhp @ 3,750rpm
Torque – 190Nm @ 1,750rpm – 2,250rpm
Transmission – 5-speed manual
Drivetrain system – 2WD (two-wheel drive)
Mahindra KUV100 Mileage
Petrol Model – 18.23kmpl
Diesel Model – 25.32kmpl
Mahindra KUV100 Colours
Pearl White, Fiery Orange, Designer Grey, Aquamarine, Dazzling Silver and Midnight Black
Mahindra KUV100 Variant-Wise Features
Mahindra KUV100 K2 – Tilt adjustable power steering, manual air-conditioning with heater, ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) with EBD (Electronic BrakeForce Distribution), Engine Immobilizer, gear indicator, 14-inches steel wheels, arm rest for driver, roof spoiler at the rear and bumpers in body colour.
Mahindra KUV100 K4 (+ K2 Features) – Outside rear view mirrors and door handles in body colour, mud flaps and caps for wheels, rear seats with folding function, power windows, plastic cladding on wheel arches and central locking.
Mahindra KUV100 K6 (+ K4 Features) – Chrome elements on front grille, plastic cladding on sides, roof rails, antenna, B-pillar in black colour, Piano black finish on centre console, height adjustable driver seat, arm rest for rear occupants, key-less entry, electrically adjustable ORVMs, cooled glovebox, follow-me-home-headlights and music system. It also comes with two driving modes- Power and Eco.
Mahindra KUV100 K8 (+ K6 Features) – Chrome enclosure for front fog lamps, doors with puddle lamps, rear door handles in chrome finish, multi-spoke alloys and daytime running lamps. This variant also comes with Mahindra’s Micro Hybrid technology.
Mahindra KUV100 Dimensions
Length – 3,675mm
Height – 1,635
Width – 1,715mm (with door side cladding)
Wheelbase – 2,385mm
Ground Clearance – 170
Turning Radius – 5.05m
Fuel Tank Capacity – 35-litres
Boot Space – 243litres (473-litres)
Mahindra KUV100 Seating Capacity – 5-seats (2 + 3) variant and 6-seats (3 + 3) variant
Mahindra KUV100 Other Details
Suspension System
Front – Independent McPherson strut with dual path mounts
Rear – Semi-independent twist beam with coils spring and hydraulic gas charged shock absorber
Braking System
Front – Disc
Rear – Drum
Tyre Size
Front – 185/65 R14
Rear – 185/65 R14
Mahindra KUV 100 Safety Features
Dual airbags
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)
ISOFIX child seat mounts
Automatic hazard lights on panic braking
Speed sensing door locks
Mahindra KUV100 Rivals
Since it caters to a niche segment, the Mahindra KUV100 doesn’t have any direct rival in the country. But, at this price, this mini SUV competes against the B-segment hatchbacks like Maruti Swift and Hyundai Grand i10. It might also affect sales of the Ford EcoSport. Having said that, Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) is planning to launch a new sub-4 meter compact SUV – Ignis – that will prove to be a close competitor to the Mahindra KUV100.
The Mahindra KUV100 shares several styling cues with its elder siblings – i.e. the Scorpio and the XUV500.
With aggressive styling, feature-rich cabin and affordable pricing, the Mahindra KUV100 targets young buyers who otherwise go for Hyundai Grand i10, Maruti Suzuki Swift and other B-segment hatches. The KUV100 is not only Mahindra’s first mini SUV in India, but the most affordable mass product as well. Positioned below the Quanto/ Canto and the TUV300 compact SUV, Mahindra KUV100 is being manufactured at the company’s Chakan plant near Pune, Maharashtra.
Mahindra KUV100 Exterior
After the XUV500, the Mahindra KUV100 is the company’s second product based on a new monocoque chassis. With SUV-ish and bold stances, the KUV100 looks quite sporty, and offers a commanding road presence. This compact SUV shares several design elements with its elder siblings – i.e. the Scorpio and the XUV500. The aggressive front styling is further accentuated by wrap-around headlamps with LED DRLs and follow-me-home lamps, the Scorpio-inspired radiator grille, sculpted bonnet, vertically slated LED fog lamps, turn indicators and a large silver skid plate.
The front bumper with a black plastic cladding adds more to its sporty appeal. Moving to sides, the KUV100 looks like a squeezed SUV. It features pronounced wheel arches and black underbody plastic cladding that is flowing towards the rear side. The high shoulder line, wide stances and square wheel arches add more to its masculine appearance. The rear door handles seem to have been inspired from the Chevrolet Beat that are fitted on the pillar. The Mahindra KUV100 is equipped with the twin 6-spoke 14-inch alloy wheels that are shod with 185/65 R14 front and rear tyres.
On the contrary, the rear profile looks like a regular hatch. Some other noteworthy features include electrically operated ORVMs, curvy roofline, roof rails, roof-mounted antenna, short overhangs, front door puddle lamps and a wrap around rear design. Similar to typical SUVs, the Mahindra KUV100 too features high hip point, and a high ground clearance (170mm).
Moving to dimensions, the Mahindra KUV 100 measures 3,675mm in length, 1,715mm in width with door side cladding) and 1,635mm in height. The car has a wheelbase of 2,385mm. What makes it more compatible for rough Indian roads is its ground clearance of 170mm. This mini SUV offers a fuel tank capacity of 35-liters. The Mahindra KUV100 is available in 7 exterior colour options – Pearl White, Fiery Orange, Designer Grey, Aquamarine, Dazzling Silver and Midnight Black.
The company also showcased an accessorized KUV100 edition at the Delhi Auto Expo 2016. Called the Mahindra KUV100 Xplorer, the new edition looks quite sportier and more appealing than the regular model. The KUV100 Xplorer gets blacker cladding all around the body including front airdams, bumpers, roof rails, taillight cluster and rear windshield. Additionally, the car features ‘KUV100 Xplorer’ badge, side decals, and the roof spoiler integrated split brake light.
Mahindra KUV100 Interior
The interior of the vehicle looks as sporty and premium as its exterior. It’s quite spacious, and well-packaged. The car gets a dual-tone interior theme, and what add more to its appeal are a piano black finish dashboard, sliver accents on steering wheel, centre console and instrument cluster, leather upholstery and faux wood and silver finishing. There is a dashboard mounted gear lever, thus offering enough legroom for the person sitting in the middle. Just so you know, the KUV100 comes with a bench type front seat option. The Mahindra KUV100 is available with two seating configurations – 5-seats (2 +3) and 6-seats (3 +3). With 6-seat (3 + 3) layout, this mini SUV can accommodate six adult passengers with ease.
Besides offering a spacious cabin, the KUV100 also comes with several comfort and connectivity features such as a touchscreen audio system and climate control buttons on the central console, steering mounted audio controls, Infotainment system with 4 speakers and 2 tweeter, height adjustable driver seat, front and rear arm rests, sun glass holder, illuminated key-hole, silver accented air vents, power windows, foldable centre seat, Scorpio-inspired steering wheel and instrument console. One must note that the aforementioned features vary model-wise.
The Mahindra KUV 100 comes with a 5-seat (2+3), and a 6-seat (3 + 3) with bench type front seat configuration options.
All variants of the vehicle get ABS (anti-lock braking system) with EBD (electronic brake-force distribution) as standard safety equipment, while the airbag protection is offered on the higher variants only. The company is offering dual airbags as an optional safety pack across lower trims of the vehicle. Other safety equipment include ISOFIX child seat mounts, automatic hazard lights on panic braking and speed sensing door locks.
Mahindra claims that the KUV100 meets current and future safety regulations. The KUV100 also comes with two drive modes – Power and Eco – combined with Mahindra’s Micro Hybrid technology. It has a boot capacity of 243-litres that can be extended up to 473-litres.
Mahindra KUV100 Engine & Transmission
Mahindra’s all-new mFalcon engines – a 1.2-litre mFalcon G80 dual VVT petrol and a 1.2-litre, mFalcon D75 diesel – made debut on this mini SUV. This also makes it the first Mahindra SUV to feature a petrol engine. Both the powertrains, developed jointly by Mahindra and Ssangyong, are claimed to be high on performance and fuel efficiency. The new mFalcon engine family will also be used for several future products of both the companies.
This petrol unit, with advanced technologies, is claimed to offer a maximum power output of 82bhp at 5,500rpm and 114Nm of torque at 3,500rpm. The all-aluminum mFalcon G80 isn’t only the first petrol engine developed by Mahindra, but the lightest unit in its segment as well. Whereas, the diesel motor delivers a peak power of 77bhp at 3,750rpm and a maximum torque of 190Nm between 1,750rpm – 2,250rpm. Thanks to its light-weight components that help this oil burner weigh considerably lighter.
Both the powertrains are paired to a 5-speed manual transmission, and the 2WD (two-wheel drive) system. The Mahindra KUV 100 diesel is claimed to return the best-in-class fuel efficiency of 25.32kmpl, thus making it the most frugal SUV in the country. While, the vehicle’s petrol variant offers 18.23kmpl.
Comparisons
Mahindra KUV 100 Vs Hyundai Grand i10
Mahindra’s all-new mini SUV targets young buyers that aspire for a stylish and affordable utility vehicle. Available within the price range of Rs. 4.42 lakh – Rs. 6.76 lakh, this compact SUV will lock horns with the Hyundai Grand i10 that has always been favored for its premium looks, feature-loaded interior and refined engines. The Grand i10 is powered by a 1.2-litre KappaVVT petrol and a 1.1-litre U2 CRDi diesel engine that offer 82bhp with 114Nm and 70bhp with 160Nm respectively. Both the powertrains are coupled to a 5-speed manual gearbox. On the other hand, the Mahindra’s new car derives its power from a 82bhp, 1.2-litre mFalcon G80 petrol and a 77bhp, 1.2-litre mFalcon D75 diesel engines that are paired to a 5-speed manual transmission.
Mahindra KUV 100 Vs Maruti Suzuki Swift
Though the Mahindra KUV 100 belongs to an all-new mini SUV segment, it will face a close competition from the Maruti’s premium hatchback – the Swift. The Swift is available with two engine options – a 1.2-litre VVT petrol and a 1.3-litre DDiS diesel – that also do duty to the Baleno. While the petrol mill offers 84bhp of power and 115Nm of torque, the diesel motor delivers 74bhp and 190Nm of torque. Power is delivered to the front wheels via a 5-speed manual gearbox. The Mahindra KUV 100 comes with an all-new mFalcon engine lineup – a 82bhp, 1.2-litre mFalcon G80 petrol and a 77bhp, 1.2-litre mFalcon D75 diesel – that are claimed to be high on refinement and performance.