Mahindra XUV300/Inferno To Get Segment-leading Features

The eventful 2018 is drawing to a close with a host of Mahindra’s all-new models including the celebrated Mahindra Alturas G4, the XUV500 facelift or the Marazzo MPV. The homegrown carmaker has announced its plan to introduce a new compact SUV to the Indians customers at the ends of this December or early 2019. The vehicle could be badged as the Mahindra Inferno.

The official name of the Mahindra S201 will be revealed on December 19

According to some recent information, the forthcoming S201 comes under high expectations that it will stay ahead of the competition and lead the new wave of public interest thanks to a number of first-in-class features on offer.

1. More powerful Powertrain

Anticipated to be a new robust SUV from Mahindra, the S201 has been meticulously worked on the powertrain system to roll out the best high-performance car for the domestic market. As concerned that the passion for high speed is endless, the domestic carmaker will equip the all-new compact SUV with a powerful 1.5-litre 4-cylinder engine which is tunned to produce 123 bhp of peak power and an impressive 300 Nm of peak torque. It also shares the same engine with the already-launched Mahindra Marazzo. The mill is likely to be mated to a 6-speed transmission that makes the SUV offers more aggressive performance than its fierce contenders. Some rumours have revealed that the AMT variant might be introduced with the engine.

It will get a stronger engine enabling the most powerful handling and performance

2. Disc brake available on all four wheels

It is expected that the Mahindra S201 will attain disc brake on all four wheels giving the superior braking power for the vehicle. This segment-first feature will even get a bigger set of 17-inch alloy wheels that are similar to the Ecosport Signature and S trims. Mahindra is the first and only auto manufacturer to offer this feature of the class.

3. A Panoramic sunroof to come in the top-spec variant

For a convenience and comfort zone, the Mahindra S201 is possibly coming with a panoramic sunroof on the range-toping variant.  With the panoramic is becoming more and more popular today, it will definitely help the Mahindra’s sport utility vehicle appear more appealingly to the automotive fraternity.

The compact SUV is looked to offer the ever-first 17-inch alloy wheels

4. Seductively feature-rich exterior and interior

Indeed there seems to be a likelihood that the soon-to-be-launched Mahindra S201 will make it launch with the most attractive exterior design combined with a feature-rich interior. The automatic LED headlamps with LED daytime running lights are perfectly feasible to come in the model. These features could assist the driver a lot on night-shift driving and make the car stand out from the darkness. The S201 will probably come with a newly designed front grille, chrome fog lamp surround, and fresh new bumper and bonnet.

It is likely to come with an attractive premium exterior look and stylish designed interior

The top-notch features will be available inside the cabin of the vehicle delivering the hassle-free handling and driving experience on every journey. It is expected to provide a large touchscreen infotainment system with cruise control and rain sensing wipers on the top-end variant.

5. First-in-segment 7 airbags

With an aim to make sure the highest level of safety packed with the Mahindra S201, marking the safest compact SUV ever on the road, the carmaker will equip the car with 7 airbags inside the car to prevent the damage on collision. To make the road a safe place, the Mahindra S201 also features Anti-lock Braking System with Electronic Stability Programme, rear parking sensors and the monocoque structure based on the Ssangyong Tivoli platform. The upcoming car is believed to elevate the handling and prevent the possible driving hazards.

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