Mahindra and Mahindra Limited launches XYLO

Chennai, Jan 14 (ANI): Mahindra and Mahindra Limited unveiled its latest model of Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) named XYLO here last evening.

It was launched with an introductory price tag of rupees 6,24,500 rupees.

The XYLO, which would 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 - would target customers from entry level to upper segment of the cars."This has been targetted basically at people who look at Sedans. One is who looks at luxury cars, that is one, people who want to upgrade to, say from entry level cars to upper end cars, that's the second segment and also people who look at multipurpose vehicle. So, it will get customers from all various segments," said Arun Malhotra, Senior Vice President, Sales and Customer Care, Mahindra and Mahindra Limited.

The vehicle manufacturer hopes that the ongoing global recession would not have any impact on the sale of the product.

"The introductory prices are very aggressive. The value for which you are getting this product, for 6.26 lakh is unbelievable. You would not get a car of ten lakhs even," added Arun Malhotra.

The vehicle promises enough space in all the three rows. The Sedan is powered by 2.49 litre mEagle CRDe engine that delivers a power-packed 112 bhp with 24 kg metre torque over a range of 1,800 to 3,000 rpm.

As for the ex-showroom price in New Delhi, it starts from rupees 6,24,500 with the premium car priced at rupees 7,69,500. (ANI)