Mahindra previews the new KUV100 SUV

Mahindra’s new project, until now codenamed ‘S101’, has been revealed as it’s newest SUV, the ‘KUV100’(pronounced as KUV ‘1 double Oh’, as is the company’s unusual norm). The KUV100, as the numerical tag suggests, slots below the recently-launched TUV300. Mahindra also revealed their new petrol engine, branded ‘mFalcon’. The KUV100 looks tough and aggressive and Mahindra pitches the ‘K’ from KUV100 to for ‘kool’ and ‘trendy’. We took a moment here, you can too.

The KUV100 will run the mFalcon, G80 motor which is a 1.2L, 82 HP, dual VVT petrol engine while the diesel variant will run the mFalcon, D75 which is a 1.2L, 77 HP, turbo-charged diesel engine.

While the TUV takes its squared-off cues from Mahindras of old, the KUV seems to prefer the curves, creases and slashes of later models such as the XUV. We’re intrigued and curious to see how this design language translates onto such a small vehicle. The KUV100 will be available in 7 colors: Fiery Orange, Flamboyant Red, Dazzling Silver, Aquamarine, Pearl White, Designer Grey and Midnight Black.