Mahindra & Mahindra has launched the face-lifted version of Xylo MPV in India. The 2012 Xylo MPV is much more appealing to prospective luxury MPV customers. The face-lifted Mahindra Xylo will be available in three diesel engine options. It retains the active and responsive 2.5 litre MDi diesel engine which churns out a power of 95 bhp @ 3600 and a maximum torque of 220 Nm @ 1400-2600 rpm in the D2 and D4 variant and the 2.5 litre mEagle diesel engine which churns out a power of 112 bhp @ 3800 and a maximum torque of 260 Nm @ 1800-2200 rpm in the E4 and the E8 variants. The new engine added is the lighter, 2.1 litre mHawk engine which also empowers the Scorpio and churns out a power of 120 bhp @ 4000 and a maximum torque of 280 Nm @ 2400-2800 rpm in the E9 variant. All these engines are mated to a reworked five speed manual gearbox.
The 2012 Xylo is loaded with many features. The exteriors gets 235 cross section tubeless tyres with alloys, roof rails, electric ORVMs, rear spoiler, front and rear fog lamps and body colored door handles and front grille. The interiors get new cruise control, naive voice recognition feature, steering mounted audio and phone controls, antennae built into the rear glass, sunglasses holder, mobile charger, seats draped in Italian leather, theatre effect lamp and courtesy lamps. The digital display system has become sleeker than before.
The safety features include engine mobilize, reverse assist, ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) with EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution) and dual airbags.Mahindra has come up with the E.S.T. (Extra Stability Technology), which enhances the stability of the Xylo. The suspensions of all the variants have been tuned.
The base variant of the 2012 Xylo has been priced at Rs. 7.37 lakhs ex-showroom Delhi. With the facelift, the Xylo is going to compete with the Toyota Innova, which got a makeover recently.
