Mahindra has finally launched the Marazzo MPV at Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom India). The Mahindra Marazzo is among three products that the homegrown carmaker has in store for us this year. Post its launch, it will introduce the S201 sub-4m SUV and the rebadged version of the second-gen SsangYong G4 Rexton. For now, the Marazzo can only be had with a diesel engine. However, it will get a petrol engine, which is still under development, post the implementation of BSVI emission norms. Contradicting earlier reports, the Mahindra Marazzo is a body-on-frame offering like its sibling, the Scorpio and TUV range, along with its primary rival, the Toyota Innova Crysta. It will also go up against the upcoming second-generation Maruti Suzuki Ertiga. Powering the new MPV is a brand new 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder diesel engine. However, don't be fooled by the engine’s displacement. It’s quite a powerhouse developing 121PS of max power and 300Nm of peak torque. For now, the engine is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. The carmaker says it will add an automatic option once BSVI emission norms come into place. Unlike other body-on-frame offerings which pack a longitudinally-mounted motor and are rear-wheel driven, the Marazzo’s 1.5-litre engine is transversely mounted and drives the front wheels. The diesel engine returns an ARAI-certified fuel efficiency of 17.6kmpl. The Marazzo is a feature-rich vehicle with the talking point being its roof-mounted ‘surround-cool’ air-conditioning system for the second and third row. It is a proper air conditioning system with separate evaporator coil and blower unit and isn’t a blower that sucks air from the front. Like the XUV500, it gets a 7-inch touchscreen unit with Android Auto. Mahindra says Apple CarPlay will be introduced at a later stage. Also on offer are engine push-button start-stop, cruise control, projector headlamps with LED daytime running lamps and leatherette upholstery, among others. As for safety, the Marazzo packs dual-front airbags, ABS with EBD and brake assist, all-four disc brakes and Isofix child-seat mounts. Source: cardekho.com For in-depth, objective and more importantly balanced journalism, Click here to subscribe to Outlook Magazine<doc-sep>Image Source : TWITTER Mahindra's new MPV Marazzo is here: Check out pics, specifications and price The wait is over! Mahindra has launched its much-awaited MPV, Marazzo. Mahindra Marazzo MPV has been launched in India with prices starting at Rs. 9.99 lakh, going up to Rs. 13.90 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom). The Marazzo is available in four variants and distinguishes itself as one of the few vehicles to get a body-on-frame architecture with a transverse-mounted engine that sends power to the front wheels. It is Mahindra's largest passenger vehicle yet, and features a completely new engine and platform. The unique combination, Mahindra says has been intended to offer the best of both worlds on the passenger vehicle. Price: From Rs. 9.99 lakh, going up to Rs. 13.90 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom) Image Source : MAHINDRA The Marazzo is available in four variants. Engine: The Mahindra Marazzo has a transverse engine mounted horizontally across the width of the engine compartment which allows to have a bigger cabin for the passengers. The 4-cylinder engine is also designed to minimise noise and vibrations. Image Source : MAHINDRA Mahindra Marazzo offers a piano black and beige finish with a multi-function steering wheel Shark Design The design on Mahindra's new MPV is inspired from shark, which is evident in its grille, taillight and the shark fin antenna. The model also comes with projector lens headlamps with cornering function, LED fog lamps, LED DRLs, diamond-cut alloy wheels and more. The tall stance will make for ample of cabin space in the model. Mahindra Marazzo offers clear and clutter-free design inside the cabin. It is equipped with a multi-function steering wheel, dual-pod instrument cluster, a piano black and beige finish, and the aircraft style handbrake. Image Source : MAHINDRA Mahindra Marazzo promises clutter free interiors The top variants will get premium beige leather upholstered seats and will be available in an option of 7- or 8-seats. Positioned as a premium offering, the Marazzo will be available with a host of features including a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, cruise control, auto climate control, Mahindra Telematics, Android Auto and more. The MPV also comes with roof mounted air-con vent system for more effective cooling, which is a segment first. First review: In first look, Mahindra Marazzo has received thumbs up from experts. Automotive expert Adil Darukhanawala says: 'Judging purely from stance, packaging, design and style, engineering tech specs and performance potential plus price I see this vehicle being the proverbial cat among the compact mini-MPV pigeons. Mahindra has a big winner on its hands!' Marazzo has been globally engineered by Mahindra Automotive North America Detroit and Mahindra Research Valley Chennai for a smooth ride, agile handling, the quietest cabin, fastest cooling comfort and luxurious space, the company claimed on its Twitter handle.<doc-sep>The much awaited Mahindra Marazzo is here. Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd has launched the MPV model in India at a showroom price starting at Rs 9.99 lakh. Mahindra Marazzo, codenamed U321, is among the three products that were slated for a 2018 launch. Next in line are the S201 sub-4m SUV and a re-badged version of the second-gen SsangYong G4 Rexton. ‘Marazzo’ means shark in Basque, a sub-language of Spanish. The model has been named so due to the vehicle’s “shark-inspired design”, as per the company. “The Mahindra Design Studio and Italian design house Pininfarina have collaborated closely during the design development process — as a result the Marazzo reflects a design language that is an integral part of Mahindra’s bold, new generation of vehicles. Its shark-inspired design is evident in the streamlined and aerodynamic shape, in the overall silhouette and in the front grille inserts which resemble shark-like teeth and adds to the vehicle’s aggressive stance. The design cues further flow into the tail lamps that are inspired by the tail of a shark, the company said in a statement announcing the launch of Marazzo. MAHINDRA MARAZZO PRICES (ex showroom) The model has been designed through a collaboration between the Mahindra North America Technical Centre (MNATC) and the Mahindra Research Valley (MRV) in Chennai. “The sharkinspired Marazzo symbolizes the next generation of aspirational Mahindra vehicles. A collaborative effort of Pininfarina, Mahindra Design Studio, MNATC and MRV, Marazzo is born of a vision to design a global vehicle with quality and refinement keeping in mind the aspirations of our customers,” said Dr Pawan Goenka, Managing Director, M&M Ltd. Rajan Wadhera, president, Automotive Sector, M&M Ltd, said, “The intense process of development and refinement of the Marazzo is comparable to any global vehicle and incorporates a number of innovations. This has delivered better space, smoother ride with a quieter cabin, best-in-class cooling, excellent safety and a tough body construction in the Marazzo. Infact the Marazzo has the largest footprint (wheelbase x front track) of any Mahindra vehicle. I am confident that it will set a new benchmark and become a gamechanger in its segment.” Mahindra Marazzo will be manufactured at the company’s manufacturing facility at Nasik in Maharashtra. Marazzo has been launched with a diesel engine. The petrol engine is still under development, and will be launched after the implementation of BSVI emission norms, according to the company.<doc-sep>However, the Marazzo MPV is currently available only in the diesel format. This is a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder engine producing 121bhp and 300Nm of peak torque. The engine is further mated to a six-speed manual gearbox, without the option of an automatic transmission. Although, during the launch event for the Marazzo, company officials did confirm that a petrol version of the MPV is in the works. The company is expected to introduce the new petrol engine on the MPV, sometime during 2020. Pawan Goenka, MD, Mahindra stated that the reason they did not bring in a petrol version of the MPV is due to the upcoming BS-VI emission norms. He added that the company will introduce the petrol variant once the new emission norm comesinto effect. The company stated that the introduction of a BS-IV petrol engine now, just for it to be updated in 2020, was not cost effective. Hence to reduce overall costs, Mahindra chose to directly introduce a BS-VI compliant petrol engine at a later stage. The new petrol engine from Mahindra is expected to be of a similar capacity to the current diesel engine. The new engine is expected to be a 1.5-litre petrol variant, capable of producing around 120bhp, similar to the MPV's diesel offering. Also to be noted is that, the diesel engine currently in use is a BS-IV compliant power unit. This means that the current diesel engine is also up for an upgrade once the stricter emission norms come into effect. The current diesel engine also claims an ARAI certified mileage figure of around 17.8km/l. Apart from the power unit on the Mahindra Marazzo, the company is also expected to launch an automatic transmission in the future. The Marazzo MPV with an automatic gearbox will also be introduced sometime around 2020. Recommended Video - Watch Now! Mahindra Marazzo: Details, Features & Things To Know —DriveSpark The Mahindra Marazzo comes with a host of features. These include shark-teeth inspired front grille, LED projector headlamps with LED DRL, fog lamps and aggressively designed bumpers. Other features also include 17-inch alloy wheels, ORVMs with integrated turn signals, shark LED tail lights and high stop lamp. Inside, the Marazzo features a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system and AC vents on the roof with segment-first sound cooling technology. The cabin also comes with a dual-pod instrument cluster with MID, new three-spoke steering wheel and an aircraft-style handbrake lever. Safety features on the Mahindra Marazzo: dual-front airbags, disc brake on all four wheels, ABS, ISOFIX child seat mounts and impact sensitive door locks among others. The top-spec also features rear parking cameras/sensors, cornering lamps and a segment first emergency call function. Thoughts On The Mahindra Marazzo Petrol Variant Mahindra currently uses a single diesel engine option on their Marazzo with a manual gearbox. However, company officials have confirmed that a petrol engine and an automatic transmission is in the works, for the future. All the rivals for the Marazzo, including the Toyota Innova Crysta and the upcoming Maruti Suzuki Ertiga offer the optional automatic transmission.<doc-sep>
Mahindra’s latest MPV, the Mahindra Marazzo, was launched in India today at a starting price of ₹ 9.9 lakh. The MPV is pitted against established contenders in the segment like the Toyota Innova Crysta, Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, Honda Mobilio and Tata Hexa. The Mahindra Marazzo is currently available in four diesel variants, namely the M2, M4, M6 and M8, although Mahindra has hinted at a petrol variant coming up in the next two years. And here it is.. the #Marazzo reveal...Bravo to the team for conceptualising such a power packed entry.. pic.twitter.com/cDmV1O9g6u — anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) September 3, 2018 Technical specifications The Mahindra Marazzo has a 1.5 litre four-cylinder diesel engine at its heart that churns out 121bhp of power and produces a peak torque of 300Nm between 1750 and 2500rpm. The engine is mated with a 6-speed manual gearbox and there’s no automatic transmission on offer for now. However, Mahindra has stated that the automatic transmission will roll out with the petrol offering in 2020, after the BSVI norms are applicable. Mahindra claims the Marazzo will guzzle a litre of diesel every 17.6km. Design The Marazzo’s design has been developed from scratch by Mahindra in collaboration with Pininfarina in Italy; the company has spent almost $200 million for the same. The design influences of the Marazzo can be attributed to the Shark – the grille, taillight and the shark fin antenna all resemble the sea creature. It is also important to note that this the largest footprint on any Mahindra model to date. The Marazzo comes with double barrel projector headlamps with cornering, LED fog lamps, LED daytime running lights and diamond cut 17-inch alloy wheels. Interiors The Marazzo comes in 7 and 8-seater layouts – the 7-seat variant features captain seats in the middle row while the 8-seat variant comes with 40:20:40 split bench seats. The cabin features a dual-tone black and white dashboard, multi-function steering wheel, dual-pod instrument cluster, aircraft style handbrake, glossy centre panel and LED accentuated speed-dials. View Full Image Mahindra Marazzo’s roof mounted central cooling system. Photo: Mahindra A unique feature of the Marazzo is that it comes with a roof mounted central cooling system for the rear seats, which is a segment first. Other niceties include a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto, auto climate control, Mahindra Telematics, cruise control and more. Subscribe to Mint Newsletters * Enter a valid email * Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter.