2016 Mahindra Xylo in the making – EXCLUSIVE

The new generation Xylo is on the cards. The test mule of this MUV has been spied recently. The new Scorpio platform will underpin the new Xylo. The dynamics of the Xylo will vastly improve due to this. The new Xylo will be a lot more refined too. Mahindra will be looking at making the Xylo more premium as well. It will be priced lower than the Innova Crysta and the Tata Hexa and will try to fill in that gap. Let us understand more about the 2016 Mahindra Xylo.

The updated 2016 Mahindra Xylo will have a new name and even a new platform (based on Scorpio and Nuvosport platform). This will help the company to revamp the product completely. The new platform will enhance the refinement and even the driving dynamics of the 2016 Mahindra Xylo. Mahindra is looking at adding a lot more features to the new-generation MUV with a lot of changes to make it look appealing. The same idea of similar body and a new chassis with a new name is being implemented on the Xylo, just like the Nuvosport.

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2016 Mahindra Xylo Launch

Mahindra will look at introducing the 2016 Mahindra Xylo around the festive season. The company is doing its final set of testing at the moment.

2016 Mahindra Xylo Price

The 2016 Mahindra Xylo will be priced at INR 8 lakhs to INR 13 lakhs (on-road). This time it will be a lot more appealing and premium in styling.

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2016 Mahindra Xylo Design

As the 2016 Mahindra Xylo will be based on the new Scorpio platform, it will be more premium it terms of styling. The basic design will be similar to the existing vehicle. The front fascia, rear treatment will be new. There will be a new front grille, headlamps and bumpers. The interiors will be revamped too. The 2016 Mahindra Xylo will also get many new features which includes Intel-Hybrid technology, available on the Scorpio. The USP of the Xylo has been space and this will continue to be one of the most spacious MUVs. By styling it premium, Mahindra will try to grab the vacuum created by Innova. This will help it garner better volumes.

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2016 Mahindra Xylo Powertrain

The 2016 Mahindra Xylo will come fitted with a  2.0-litre mHawk diesel engine. The power output is expected to be around 120bhp and it will sport a five-speed manual transmission. It might also get a six-speed AISIN automatic transmission on offer too. This currently does duty on the XUV500. The new Scorpio will be offering this too. The other option might be the 2.2-litre petrol engine that will produce about 165bhp of power. The 2016 Mahindra Xylo may also get an AMT with a smaller 1.5-litre engine. At the moment, Renault Lodgy and the Maruti Ertiga to some extent will be competing in this segment. One bunch that attracts private car owners and even cab fleet owners. The 1.5-litre is a good pick for cab fleet, while the 2.0-litre is for private car owners. Mahindra could offer both as well.

The MUV will have larger seats and even better features like a touchscreen system with maps, reverse parking camera, bluetooth and steering mounted audio controls. The new 2016 Mahindra Xylo will be targeting premium MUV buyers and at the same time a base model for commercial purposes. For the commercial market, Mahindra will be introducing the 2.5-litre or maybe a 100bhp 1.5-litre diesel engine. This will be an attractive offer for private cabs. There will be micro-hybrid technology on the higher variants. Mahindra has focused on design, interior quality, features and comfort level.