Mahindra S101 could be named XUV100; website registered

Mahindra is introducing a new alphanumeric naming system for its vehicles based on their body construction and the class in which they will be placed.

Under the new system, the alphabets "XUV" will stand for Crossover Utility Vehicle and will be used for vehicles that use a monocoque construction. "TUV" will stand for Tough Utility Vehicle and will be used for vehicles using a body-on-frame construction. The numbers 100, 300 and 500 will signify the size and price bracket that the car will be placed in. 100 will be used for the smallest and least expensive model, while 500 will signify the largest and most expensive ones.

Thus, the XUV500 can be assumed to be the largest and most expensive crossover that the company will produce.

Mahindra is reported to have registered the internet domain www.mahindraxuv100.com. This could mean that the S101 compact SUV, which has been spotted testing on numerous occasions, will be called the XUV100.

The XUV100 will be Mahindra's rival for the Ford EcoSport. It is expected to measure less than 4 metres in length, which will make it eligible for excise duty concessions in India.

On the inside, the XUV100 could get a 2+1 seating configuration at the front and 3 seats at the rear. It will have a dual-tone interior with a multifunction steering wheel and silver accents at various places.

The XUV100 is likely to come with 1.2-litre petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engines. Both the engines are expected to be mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. However, like the TUV300, the diesel XUV100 could be available with an optional automated manual transmission as well.

Source: Carwale - Report 1, Report 2