Mahindra KUV100 NXT BS 6 price revealed

Mahindra KUV100 NXT BS 6 has been silently launched in the market at a starting price of ₹5.50 lakh*. Previously, the BS 4 model (K2 trim) started at a price tag of ₹4.88 lakh*.

Before the update, the KUV100 NXT was available in 18 different configurations, on the other hand, it now comes in just 4 configurations. With the BS 6 update, the car has lost the K2 and K8 Dual Tone grades, diesel engine option, and 5-seat layout.

Only the K2+, K4+, K6+ and K8 trims have been carried over. And it is now available only as either a 6-seat, or a 8-seat vehicle.

Mechanically, it now features an upgraded BS 6 compliant 1.2-litre mFalcon G80 naturally aspirated 3-cylinder gasoline powerplant. Its overall power output of 82 PS and 115 Nm remains unchanged. And it is only comes a 5-speed manual transmission.

The previous 1.2-litre mFalcon D75 turbocharged diesel powerplant has been discontinued. It was known to develop a maximum power output of 177 PS at 3,750 rpm and a peak torque of 190 Nm at 1,750-2,250 rpm. It came mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.

Mahindra KUV100 NXT BS 6 vs BS 4 price list*:

Configuration	BS 6 Prices	BS 4 Prices	Difference
K2+ 6-seat	₹5,50,335	₹5,28,169	₹22,166
K4+ 6-seat	₹5,96,407	₹5,74,242	₹22,165
K6+ 6-seat	₹6,78,093	₹6,55,926	₹22,167
K8 8-seat	₹7,11,702	₹6,83,160	₹28,542

Mahindra has also revealed the all-electric version of the KUV100, christened as e-KUV100. Its official debut took place at the Auto Expo 2020. The e-KUV100 comes kitted with a 15.9 kWh Lithium-ion battery pack which has been rated to deliver 147 kms of full-charge. Some of its salient features include smartphone connectivity, remote diagnostics, cabin precooling, location tracking, driving pattern monitor, remote door lock/unlock and battery status indicator.

*Ex-showroom Mumbai

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