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Mahindra XYLO – engine, looks and price

Friday, October 31, 2008, 20:22

So it is not the Ingenio anymore – its the Mahindra Xylo. Pronounce it Zy-Lo, as the company wants you to. Or as silo, as in missile silo!

This is an update to our earlier story about the Mahindra Xylo, the new name of the so-called Ingenio. We have had a pile of stories on DWS Auto India about the Mahindra Ingenio, and a couple of pissed-off ones too, I think. Hearing about it incessantly for two years can do that to you. Another similar culprit is the Toyota Fortuner. I almost want to fervently pray that it flops miserably.

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Mahindra Xylo engine: Same as the Scorpio’s CRDe?

Back to the Mahindra Xylo, then. As far as the engine goes, so far, all we know is that it will be a 2.5 liter CRDe mill. We do not hear anything about a petrol engine for the Xylo so far.

Power output and other details are not available as of now. What we do know is that the Scorpio CRDe diesel engine which is 2600 cc produces 115bhp at 3800rpm and 28.3 kgm of torque between 1700-2200rpm. The 2.5 liter engine which the Mahindra press release talks about for the Xylo could well be the same engine as the one in the Scorpio CRDe, tuned slightly differently for more torque and fuel efficiency and a little lower top speed.

Xylo looks and design

I really, really hope that the rumours about the Mahindra Xylo’s looks are wrong. I have come across a few spy shots of the Xylo where it sported that Scorpio-Bolero grill with that garish chrome garnishing in the middle. The Scorpio’s vertical grill barely looks tolerable on the Scorpio front; on an MPV like the Xylo, it could be positively negative!

The rest of the Mahindra Xylo looks like its top competitor, the Toyota Innova. the rear looks a little less clean that the Innova’s. I personally think the Innova itself looks like a big fat steel pig – but it is a good-looking pig. I am not so sure about the shape of the Xylo from what I have seen so far.

But if Mahindra really thinks that they can get away by sticking on that ugly Bolero grille on the face of the Xylo, on behalf of all people with a sense of aesthetics, I hereby record my protest and promise to always hire an Innova instead of a Mahindra Xylo. Listen to me, no Mahindra grille. Delay the launch if you want, but just because that Scorpio grille looks a bit like Anand Mahindra’s moustache, it does not make it automatically suitable on an MPV!

At this point, we cannot make any predictions about the fit and finish – but I doubt if Mahindra would make a mistake in that aspect, considering that the standards have been set by the Innova.

Price

Lower than the Innova, any day! I suppose a kid would be able to predict that. the Xylo will likely be a great value for money proposition compared to the Innova. Difficult job, but I am sure Mahindra would pull off that part very well indeed. For every version of Innova, you can expect a comparable lower priced version of the Mahindra Xylo.

Future competition

A newer version of the Innova, and the upcoming Tata Xover MPV.


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26 Responses to “Mahindra XYLO – engine, looks and price”

  1. Aamber said on Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 2:41

    i think the Xylo is a great surprise and its looks are really promising. The recent photo showed in the latest autocar magazine is really cool ( u can check their website). But what was more interesting was the sneak peaks on the xylo website. The vehicle is surely far better compared to the Innova and Grande. On the price front too the vehicle is going to create a buzz and I am sure its going to be cost effective. I m definetly awaiting its launch

  2. Murtaza said on Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 15:06

    Mahindra SCORPIO is the perfect vehicle for Indian conditions. You can own the roads when have a Scorpio on your hands. I have the same expectations with Xylo. Mahindra makes vehicles which deliver full value for what its worth and at 650,000 INR, I believe the Xylo will be a real steal. I have recently seen the sneak peek shots of the vehicle on http://www.mahindraxylo.co.in …. Looks plush!!!!!!

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  4. Chettil suresh said on Friday, December 12, 2008, 15:04

    There is a lot of confusion about Xylo’s looks. I’ll wait for the real deal though. Xylo is supposed to be a tough vehicle and I am sure people calling it an ugly car now will change their opinion. I do hope so.

  5. suraj said on Saturday, December 13, 2008, 12:17

    please show some type smiling front grill

  6. vivek agarwal said on Saturday, December 13, 2008, 12:43

    Scorpio is a beautiful vehicle. My best wishes with Mahindra for their new model Xylo. Thnx

  7. Govind Bhat said on Monday, December 15, 2008, 11:53

    Xylo will be a tough competetion for Innova. If it is priced lesser than Innova, Xylo will be a good vehicle to own.

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  9. Suresh Chettil said on Thursday, December 18, 2008, 14:59

    Seems like Toyota is feeling the heat in the wake of the Xylo launch

  10. Dipendre Mohite said on Saturday, December 20, 2008, 4:32

    This is a very informative piece. I am lookin to buy a new car and waiting eagerly for Xylo’s launch.
    I have not been able to figure out how exactly the car looks. Does anyone have a picture of the rubber band pattern on http://www.mahindraxylo.co.in completely stretched? ?

  11. Ariftech said on Sunday, December 21, 2008, 20:25

    I am confident that the Mahindra Xylo will be a great surprise in performance,features and looks,. If the pic showed in the recent autocar magazine ,which in all probabilities is a photo shop job out of imagination of the artist based on the sight of camouflaged cars under testing, is so cool than the real car will be far to good looking. I agree with Aamber that the sneak peaks on the xylo website suggests that the car will surely be far better compared to the Innova. . I m delaying my car buying decision for its launch.

  12. Suresh Chettil said on Tuesday, December 23, 2008, 12:48

    @Dipendra: Mahindra has been really secretive about Xylo and has kept it well under wraps… but you can make a fair judgment of its structure in the pics scooped up by team bhp ….. you can check this link http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian-car-scene/44185-scoop-photos-mahindra-ingenio-now-officialy-announced-xylo.html

  13. Suresh Chettil said on Tuesday, December 23, 2008, 12:52

    there is also a computer generated image on this link http://www.autocarindia.com/new/autocar_forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2666&PID=56112

  14. Mahindra Xylo launch on schedule | DWS Auto India said on Friday, January 2, 2009, 18:53

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  15. Ujwal said on Wednesday, January 7, 2009, 3:55

    Hello Sir. I know your the most powerfull person in India as you have a pen ie a website and a computer in this world. So I think you should try and find a new citizenship try Japan or America. Your not a true Indian as you do not appreciate the efforts taken by one of our own manufaturer. This is what reporters like you should try and understand your very rude and non appreciative people. I should like to realy use some more words but I know my mail wont come up on this site. So I dont want you to apologize as your ego is over the roof so stick ur ego up urs. Thanks..

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  17. suraj said on Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 12:37

    i saw xylo first on the pune satara highway totaly covered and its like an travera

  18. Sanjeev said on Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 11:36

    i saw xylo first in delhi nd am totaly surprised tht mahindra has changed its traditonal boxy outlook its a mixture of tavera nd sumo grnde nd the interior is quiet good and its proved a new milestone for mahindra

  19. RAJDEEP said on Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 14:01

    COME ON XYLO . YOU CAN DO IT .

  20. vivek agarwal said on Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 14:12

    Was waiting to see the real thing …. Now that I have seen the real thing, I just got to say “Wow.” Great job by an Indian car manufacturer.

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  22. imraan khan said on Wednesday, January 21, 2009, 15:06

    i love MAHINDRA XYLO -ITS INTERIOR IS FABULOUS I& THE LOOKS ARE AWESOME………..I PREFER MY DAD TO TAKE THE NEW MAHINDRA XYLO………………..I THANX FOR THE MAHINDRA COMPANY TO LAUNCHING SUCH A NICE SUV.

  23. Ranjan Srivastava said on Monday, March 9, 2009, 17:21

    Xylo has a unique concept. They have made an Official Xylo song called “Time of your Life.” Here are the Lyrics. The song is also available for download on the Mahindra xylo website.
    Have the time of your life!
    Have the time of your life!
    Time of your life..
    Time of your life..
    Have the time of your life!
    Verse 1:
    When you play the game,
    You play the game to win
    ‘Cos you want it all
    The best of everything
    You have the fire
    Chase your desires
    Woh oh
    Chorus
    Verse 2:
    Give it all you’ve got
    You’re not afraid to shine
    Make the moment count
    Make the world see through your eyes
    Life is a high
    So light up the sky..
    Woh oh
    Chorus repeats:
    On the road, this far
    You’ve made your dreams come true
    Live it up tonight
    This party’s just for you
    You’re on your way
    So let’s celebrate … this life

  24. vijay pal singh said on Wednesday, April 1, 2009, 5:57

    sir

    i am intrested in ur car i want to purchage this one. sir will u send me detail with price,power & milage of ur car “MAHINDRA XYLO” thanx

  25. sarat said on Friday, April 10, 2009, 14:11

    gypsy with a crde may be hard / soft top

  26. ANIL GAUTAM said on Tuesday, April 14, 2009, 12:48

    XYLO IS A HYPE…SORRY TO SAY…. and i am the victim. I bought a Xylo E4 from dehradun and so far has driven it 2500 kms, door plastic panels rattle, gear shift is notchy, watch on console malfunctions, body roll is very very prominent ( waiting for my first service). Dealer at dehradun has given me tough time….those who wanna buy xylo…please think again !!!…dealers are high headed, vehicle is spacious but not class….forget about challanging Innova…..Toyota is far superior…it may be improved in subsequent phases…..i hope so…

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