Mahindra is preparing to launch electric it’s eKUV 100 soon. It is expected to be available at Indian dealers in the next three months.

 


 

Mahindra E-KUV 100 is expected to have a market share of its own. The car will be based on the modular Mesma platform.

"It is our firm belief that shared mobility would drive large-scale adoption of electric vehicles and hence our product offerings would continue to redefine shared mobility space. We intend to offer the widest range of vehicles to meet the needs of shared mobility, " said Mahindra & Mahindra Managing Director Pawan Goenka

Key Specifications of Mahindra eKUV100

 

Fuel Type	Electric
Max Power (bhp@rpm	54PS
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	120Nm
TransmissionType	Automatic
Body Type	SUV

It includes a 15.9 kWh battery. The car has the capacity to cover a distance of 147 kilometers on a single charge.

Mahindra's electric car is packed with a liquid-cooled battery. The battery can be charged to 80 percent in 55 minutes. The Mahindra E-KUV100 has subtle differences compared to the regular IC-engine model.

 

Key Features of Mahindra eKUV100

The car feature: 

• 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Mounted control with multi-functional steering wheel
• Remote diagnostics
• Location tracking.

The company claims that the car is suitable for driving in urban areas. The car is expected to be priced at INR 825,000, estimated to be the cheapest electric car on the market.
 

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The new-generation Mahindra Thar has been finally unveiled and the off-roader takes a quantum leap over the current model. The all-new offering is feature-packed, technology-rich and designed to meet the current and future safety and emission norms. The Thar will be made available in the AX and LX series. The new Mahindra Thar will be launched on October 2, 2020.

All-New Thar Design

The All-New Thar stays true to the iconic 2-door silhouette but adds purposeful and contemporary touches and design elements to it. With a wider, better-balanced stance and a choice of hard top and convertible rooftop options, the All-New Thar imposes its presence wherever it goes.

This design approach flows into the interiors as well. While retaining the commanding driving position that is an integral part of the Thar’s DNA, the All-New Thar has a completely redesigned interior that mirrors the robust, retro-styled cues of the Thar’s exteriors.

The second-generation Thar is significantly bigger than its predecessor but will retain its boxy silhouette. Then there are the familiar elements like circular headlamps but they're now surrounded by LED DRLs which give the Thar an upmarket look and it's not overdone too. It gets LED tail lights, tailgate-mounted spare wheel and new 18-inch alloy wheels finished in black among others. 

All-New Thar Performance

The petrol is a 2-litre unit which churns out 150 bhp and 320 Nm while the diesel is a 2.2-litre unit making 130 bhp. · The car also gets new gearbox options: 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission & 6-speed manual transmission mated to an authentic manual shift-on-the-fly 4x4 transfer case. The AX Series will only be available with manual transmission on both the petrol and diesel, while the LX Series will see the diesel get a manual and automatic transmission but the petrol will only be available with an automatic.

Off-Road Capability and Driving Experience

Rough trips demand tough vehicles. That’s why the All-New Thar has been built on a rugged 3rd Generation chassis and tested extensively in some of the harshest terrain in India and across the world. It has an all-new suspension setup that delivers the impossible: better off-roading capability, as well as superior on-road handling and drives quality. The All-New Thar is also equipped with advanced off-road hardware that seriously improves its capability to go wherever and do whatever the driver demands of it.

Everyday Comfort & Convenience Features 

The All-New Thar has been designed to provide amazing comfort & convenience in all driving conditions, be they off-road, on the highway or in the city. A special focus has been given to making the interior design as ergonomic as possible for all passengers, not just the driver.

You now get a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, auto climate control, power windows, remote locking, dual front airbags, rear parking sensors and speed alert system among others are expected to be on offer as. 

All-New Thar Safety 

While exploring the impossible, it’s best to stay as safe as possible. That’s why the All-New Thar is equipped with an excellent range of active & passive safety features to keep all passengers secure and out of harm’s way. 

Mahindra Thar received four-star ratings for both adult and child occupants.

Crash-safety compliant bodyshell
First-in-Class ESP with Rollover Mitigation
First-in-Class Built-in Roll-cage with 3-Point Seat belts for all passengers
Dual Airbags & ABS
First-in-Class Hill Hold & Hill Descent Control
First-in-Class ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

All-New Thar available colours

Thar will be available in 6 colours, Red Rage, Mystic Copper, Napoli Black, Aquamarine, Galaxy Grey & Rocky Beige.

 

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Ford Motor Co said on Thursday it was calling off its automotive joint venture with India's Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd due to the challenges caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

The companies said in separate statements that the decision was driven by changes in the global economy over the last 15 months, causing both to reassess their capital allocation priorities.

"The global economy and business environment are not the same as October last year," Ford spokesman TR Reid said.

The deadline to finalise a joint venture between the companies was December 31, and both made the decision to end the agreement rather than close a deal or extend the timetable to do so, Reid said.

In October 2019, Ford and Mahindra said they would form a joint venture in India in a move to cut costs for developing and producing vehicles for emerging markets. The companies said at the time they expected to launch three new utility vehicles, starting with a midsize SUV, and also jointly develop electric vehicles for emerging markets.

Asked if those vehicles were now canceled, Reid said, "At this point, there's nothing to talk about other than the joint venture isn't going to happen." Ford said its independent operations in India will continue.

Ford executives have repeatedly touted a company strategy that includes partnerships, including with Mahindra, as a way to increase efficiencies and reduce costs on its path to achieving 8% global operating profit margins. Reid said that strategy would continue when asked whether Ford would look to partner with another automaker in southeast Asia.

Mahindra said in its statement that the decision will not have any impact on its product plan and that it is accelerating efforts to develop electric SUVs.

The pressure to pursue mergers or alliances in the auto industry has grown as the costs of developing electric and self-driving vehicles drive companies to preserve funds for those efforts. France's PSA and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV expect to close their $38 billion mergers in the first quarter of 2021.

Source: Reuters

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