Mahindra launches new H series Xylo, with mHawk engine

Mahindra's Xylo people mover will now be available with a 118 BHP mHawk engine with 280 NM of Torque. The new variant will start from Rs 8.23 Lakh (ex showroom Mumbai, BSIV variant). The H series will replace the existing E series and comes with a new transmission as well. Despite the new engine, Mahindra has decided to keep the price unchanged.

3 Variants will be on offer:

• H4 (with ABS as an option).
• H8 (with ABS and Airbags as an option).
• H9 which comes with Cruise control and what Mahindra calls Voice Command Technology (VCT) and Digital Drive Assist System.

A new colour, Dolphin Greywill be available (H8 & H9 only). The new engine option makes the Xylo much better to drive with better performance and NVH along with improved shift quality.

Since its launch in 2009, more than 1.25 Lakh Xylo's have been sold. Mahindra will be hoping that the new H series can pull in better numbers as Xylo sales have have been languishing around the 1800 - 2000 units per month (on an average). The launch of Chevrolet's Enjoy which has been competitively prices means that Mahindra now has a fight on its hands.

Pictures used are of the E-series Mahindra Xylo.