Era of Sedan is Over: Mahindra XYLO is here

That is what the tagline for Mahindra's new outcome XYLO. They are hoping to challenge the might of sedans in the market for high-end vehicles and lift the sense of gloom in the sector, which is seeing tepid sales growth. Mahindra's had launched there much awaited product XYLO yesterday.

According to Mahindra's, the era of sedans is under serious threat since the sedan has long been considered the ultimate in high-end mobility but the XYLO is all set to change this perception. the XYLO would beat the current downtrend in the automotive market as it would pack additional comfort at a lower price. Priced between Rs 6.24 lakh and Rs 7.69 lakh(ex-showroom Delhi prices) for premium version, the diesel Xylo is also expected to compete with sports utility vehicles. The luxury sedan will be available at 57 select Mahindra dealerships in January and additional 44 from February.

XYLO will be available in four variants and eight shades—fiery black, mist silver, mint green, lucky lilac, gold shimmer, toreador red, java brown and rocky beige.

The car promises enough legroom both in the second and third row and its independent air conditioning vents ensure that the surround cool. Dual AC cools all corners of the car with individual controls for each passenger. Mahindra's XYLO is powered by 2.49 litre mEagle CRDe engine that delivers a power-packed 112 bhp with 240N meter torque over a range of 1,800 to 3,000 rpm. Leading vendors from India, Japan, the US and Germany have contributed to the development of this car, some of them are Bosch, Nippon, Subros and Lumax.The Xylo will be available in 4 variants - E2,E4,E6 and E8. XYLO has a longer wheelbase than the Toyota Innova and the XYLO is expected to be the most spacious car in the segment. The XYLO has a seating capacity of eight, whereas the E2 variant of XYLO has optional seating capacity of nine. The XYLO does not come with automatic transmission nor four wheel drive but Mahindra's might add a variant later on.

The XYLO is the most ambitious project of M&M after the Scorpio and will be introduced in several overseas markets, notably South Africa in the next six months. It will be launched in left-hand drive markets such as the US next year. M&M also plans to launch a petrol variant of the XYLO in a year’s time. M&M is also gearing up for its next big launch and has started working on a premium SUV codenamed W201. It plans to invest around Rs 550 crore in the project, and will roll out the vehicle which will be positioned above the Scorpio from its Chakan plant this year. Mahindra Xylo Specifications:

• Engine: 2500CC, CRDe, M-Eagle
• Power: 112bhp @ 3800rpm
• Torque: 240Nm @ 3000rpm
• Transmission: 5 speed manual
• Top Speed: 160kmph (estimated)
• Fuel Consumption: 10-11 kmpl (City), 14-15 kmpl (highway) (estimated)
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Tires: 215/75/R15
• Brakes: Discs (F), Drum (R)
• Suspension: Independent coil spring suspension (F), Independent multi line coil spring (R)
• Safety: ABS, EBD, Dual Front Airbags, Seat Belt Warning (D+P), Alarm System, Tubeless Tires

Mahindra Xylo Dimensions:

• Overall length x width x height: 4525mm X 1770mm X 1880mm
• Wheelbase: 2,760mm
• Minimum ground clearance: 186mm
• Dry weight / Curb weight: 1750 kgs
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 55 liters