Mahindra's Upcoming Vehicles in 2015

Mahindra & Mahindra, the homegrown manufacturer in a move to increase its inventory  and re-reinforce its position, is all set to launch new products this year. In terms of sales and new product development, the automaker had a pretty successful last year. With next gen Scorpio getting positive response, the automaker is confident enough to bring new models. In the fiscal year 2014-15, the utility segment contributed to about 29 per cent of the total vehicles sales in India and Mahindra being a majority scorer, knows very well how to raise this number from 35 to 40 per cent with two words in mind- More Products. Lets dig deep to know Mahindra’s upcoming vehicles this year.

Mahindra Bolero 

Automaker’s proud and most selling SUV Bolero will soon get a new face 

Mahindra will soon introduce the next gen model of Bolero SUV. The spied images above/below suggests that changes are massive and new Bolero will look quite different than the current generation. The upcoming Bolero is expected to be built on a hydroformed ladder-frame chassis similar to that of the new Scorpio. The interiors will also be refreshed and the updated Bolero will come with a more car-like dashboard. On the engine front, Bolero is set to receive a new diesel engine, probably the three-cylinder turbo diesel engine which also does duty in Mahindra Quanto. The diesel engine churns a max power of 100bhp and 240Nm of torque while the petrol model is expected to get a new engine that Mahindra is co-developing with SsangYong. 

Mahindra S101

To be pitched against Ford EcoSport and Renault Duster

To chew the sales of compact SUV segment (Ford EcoSport and Renault Duster), Mahindra is set to bring its new vehicle code named S101. The compact SUV is likely to hit the market by mid or in the end of 2015 and at present, the company is extensively testing the vehicle. The spied test mule depicts that the vehicle is under 4 meter, thus keeping itself safe from excise duties. The vehicle will reportedly debut the turbocharged petrol engines of Mahindra. In terms of price range, we expect S101 to be priced in range of Rs 5 to 7 lac.

Mahindra U301

U301 Pricer than S101

Expected to be launched by mid-2015, the U301 will be placed above the compact SUV S101. By looking at the current scenario, the U301 will be introduced in the price band of Rs 7 to 9 lac. Powering the compact SUV is the same 1.5-diesel powertrain and 1.2-litre petrol engine from SsangYong. The testing of both S101 and U301 has already begun which hints an early launch. 

Mahindra Quanto Facelift With AMT

Quanto with AMT first showcased at the last year’s Indian Auto Expo

First showcased at the 2014 Delhi Auto Expo, the Quanto facelift will feature the AMT gearbox. The exterior will get some cosmetic updates and same is expected inside the cabin. Mechanically, Quanto will remain the same and continue to hold the 1.5-litre diesel engine giving an output of 100bhp and peak torque of 240Nm. Apart from the AMT gearbox, the SUV will get 5-speed manual transmission.

Apart from the aforementioned models, the automaker will also introduce the facelift version of XUV 500. The test mules are already spied which suggest that the SUV gets a refreshed bumper and new front grille. 

Images Source: Quartermile, MotorVikatan and Motoring.com.au