Mahindra launches mini MUV Quanto

Home-grown auto major Mahindra and Mahindra today launched its multi-utility vehicle, the Quanto. At under 4 metres, the Quanto is the smallest MUV in Mahindra's stable.

  • Home-grown auto major Mahindra and Mahindra on Thursday launched its multi-utility vehicle, the Quanto.
    Home-grown auto major Mahindra and Mahindra on Thursday launched its multi-utility vehicle, the Quanto.
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  • At under 4 metres, the Quanto is the smallest MUV in Mahindra's stable.
    At under 4 metres, the Quanto is the smallest MUV in Mahindra's stable.
  • The base version is priced at Rs. 5.82 lakh (ex-showroom, Thane), while the top-end model will set you back by Rs. 7.36 lakh.
    The base version is priced at Rs. 5.82 lakh (ex-showroom, Thane), while the top-end model will set you back by Rs. 7.36 lakh.
  • The Quanto is powered by a 1493 cc mCR100 diesel engine that produces peak power of 100 bhp at 3750 rpm, and maximum torque of 240 Nm at 1600-2800 rpm.
    The Quanto is powered by a 1493 cc mCR100 diesel engine that produces peak power of 100 bhp at 3750 rpm, and maximum torque of 240 Nm at 1600-2800 rpm.
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  • The seven-seater will be available in six colours - Fiery Black, Java Brown, Mist Silver, Toreador Red, Rocky Beige and Diamond While.
    The seven-seater will be available in six colours - Fiery Black, Java Brown, Mist Silver, Toreador Red, Rocky Beige and Diamond While.
  • The Quanto has opened up a new segment in the Indian automobile market and has an opportunity to consolidate its presence before others jump in.
    The Quanto has opened up a new segment in the Indian automobile market and has an opportunity to consolidate its presence before others jump in.
  • Speaking at the launch, Pawan Goenka, president, automotive and farm equipment, said the Quanto should not face capacity issues the way XUV 500 did.
    Speaking at the launch, Pawan Goenka, president, automotive and farm equipment, said the Quanto should not face capacity issues the way XUV 500 did.
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  • He also added that the company was looking to set up a new plant, but refused to give more details.
    He also added that the company was looking to set up a new plant, but refused to give more details.
  • The smaller length of the Quanto means buyers will have to shell out only 12 per cent excise duty as compared the 27 per cent for larger vehicles.
    The smaller length of the Quanto means buyers will have to shell out only 12 per cent excise duty as compared the 27 per cent for larger vehicles.
  • The company plans to export the vehicle to Europe and South Africa, said Pravin Shah, chief executive, automotive division.
    The company plans to export the vehicle to Europe and South Africa, said Pravin Shah, chief executive, automotive division.
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  • Mahindra's passenger car sales have outpaced that of local rivals such as Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors thanks to huge demand for its new XUV 500 and its all-diesel line-up.
    Mahindra's passenger car sales have outpaced that of local rivals such as Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors thanks to huge demand for its new XUV 500 and its all-diesel line-up.
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