The “compact” segment in India, be it an SUV or a sedan, is a fast-growing and lucrative segment, and the Indian manufacturers have taken the segment very seriously. The popular UV/SUV maker of India, Mahindra & Mahindra has launched the NuvoSport compact SUV today at Rs 7.35 lakh ex-showroom, Thane. During the launch event, Mahindra stressed that the NuvoSport is not just a rechristened and facelifted Quanto, because it’s based on Mahindra’s 3rd generation chassis, which also underpins the new generation Scorpio. Mahindra says this new chassis has been designed to enhance the ride quality, handling and comfort. The NuvoSport is the third product by Mahindra for 2016 and is stacked above TUV300.
With the launch of NuvoSport, Mahindra confirmed that the Quanto will be discontinued. Below are the variant-wise prices, ex-showroom, Thane.
The NuvoSport is a sub-4 metre SUV and has been designed and developed in-house by the company’s design team, and its R&D has been carried out at Mahindra Research Valley (MRV) in Chennai. The front fascia of the Nuvosport has an aggressive bumper design with a faux skid plate with fog lamps and features the familiar Mahindra grille. The bonnet has a muscular design with a large air scoop. The DRLs are positioned above the headlamps completely outside the headlamp housing. No significant changes to the side profile and the rear, and the silhouette is unmistakably Quanto.
Powering the NuvoSport is Mahindra’s mHawk 1.5-litre, 3-cylinder diesel engine producing 100 PS at 3750 rpm and 240 Nm of torque between 1600 and 2800 rpm. The engine has dual-stage turbocharging and is BS-IV compliant. Transmission is taken care of by a 5-speed manual gearbox with the mid and top trim having a 5-speed AMT option. The NuvoSport has a dual mask flywheel for better NVH and has an ARAI-certified fuel efficiency of 17.45 km/l. Mahindra says it has no plans for a petrol engine yet.
The NuvoSport will be offered in 6 trims – N4, N4+, N6, N6 AMT, N8 and N8 AMT. Color options are 6 namely Molten Red, Rust Orange, Diamond White, Regal Blue, Mist Silver and Fiery Black. The interior layout of the NuvoSport is largely identical to Quanto, however, the NuvoSport features a black and gray theme, aluminium pedals, chrome rings on the air vents and steering mounted controls.
Other key features of NuvoSport include a 6.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth connectivity – the same one featured in Rexton, two driving modes Eco and Power, Micro Hybrid Technology for better fuel efficiency, Driver Info System, Intelli Park Reverse Assist and some more. The NuvoSport has a second-row reclining seat, which is the first in India and the second row has a flat floor.
The NuvoSport measures 3985 mm in length, 1850 mm in width and 1870 mm in height. Wheelbase measures 2760 mm and the boot is good at 412 litres, expandable up to 850 litres. Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres.
Built on body-on-frame chassis, the NuvoSport offers dual front airbags, ABS+EBD as an option even on the base variant.
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