Mahindra Xylo

The Mahindra Xylo was a compact MPV designed and manufactured by the Indian automobile manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra.

Mahindra Xylo
Overview
ManufacturerMahindra & Mahindra Limited
Production2009-2019
AssemblyNashik, Maharashtra, India
Body and chassis
ClassCompact MPV
Body style5-door wagon
LayoutFront-engine, RWD
PlatformMahindra Ingenio platform
Related
Powertrain
Engine2.2L DW12 mHawk I4 diesel
2.5L XD3TE CRDe I4 diesel
Transmission5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,760 mm (109 in)
Length4,520 mm (178 in)
Width1,850 mm (73 in)
Height1,895 mm (75 in)
Chronology
SuccessorMahindra Marazzo

History

The project of the vehicle, codenamed "Ingenio", was first announced by Mahindra in 2006 and was designed to compete in the Indian market with the Toyota Innova and the Chevrolet Tavera.[1][2] The project cost the company around Rs 550 crore.[3] Production was started in Mahindra's Nashik plant on December 2008.[4]

The Xylo was launched in India on 13 January 2009, with sales started in March 2009. Prior to its launch, more than 3,000 units were sold in the first full month.[5] However, since then, sales have slowly declined, it is widely believed that the sales have not lived up to Mahindra's expectations. The Xylo was loosely based on the ladder frame platform from the Mahindra Scorpio. The chassis was modified in order to take account of the Xylo's longer wheelbase and higher refinement requirements. It is available with a number of seating configurations, including a 8-seater with two up front and two benches, or a 7-seater with two up front, middle-row captain seats and a rear bench. For safety features, some trim levels may come standard with dual front airbags and ABS with EBD.

Originally, the Xylo was also rumored to have four-wheel-drive models, various test mules have been spotted on undergoing trials. However, none of the four-wheel-drive Xylos were ever being brought to the market. It might be likely due to the company's fears of cannibalization to the sales of the Mahindra Scorpio, as well to a reluctance to invest further in development costs of an underperforming model.

The Mahindra Xylo was comprehensively updated in 2012, featuring new transmissions and a modern 2.2-litre mHawk turbo-diesel engine for higher trim levels. Other changes includes a revised suspension tuning, a restyled front fascia, smoked rear taillights, blacked out window pillars, and leather interiors for the top-of-the-line H9 model. In June 2012, sales have crossed the mark of 100,000 units. The Xylo received some minor cosmetic changes again in late 2013, including side body decals and a bonnet chrome strip. As of January 2015, it is offered in five trim levels: D2, D4, H6, H8 and H9.

In addition to India, the Xylo was also sold in some selected international markets, including South Africa, Colombia, and a few various parts of Southern Asian and North African countries. It is rumored that the production of the Xylo might ended in 2018, but Mahindra decides that they would keep the production of the Xylo until further notice. In June 2019, Mahindra announces that the Xylo will be discontinued due to the stricter crash safety and BS-IV emission standards, that would take place in March 2020. The Xylo will be eventually replaced by the Mahindra Marazzo.

Specifications


Dimensions
Length: 4520 mm Width: 1850 mm Height: 1905 mm
Wheelbase: 2760 mm Turning Radius: 5.5 m Ground Clearance: 186 mm
Boot Space: - Fuel Capacity: 55 L Seating Capacity: 7
Performance
Displacement: 2179 cc
Peak Power: 122 BHP @4000 RPM
Peak Torque: 280 NM@2400 RPM

References
  1. "M&M clocks 110 pc growth in Q4 net". Blonnet.com. 30 May 2006. Retrieved 11 September 2012.
  2. "Mahindra & Mahindra: Buy". Blonnet.com. 1 September 2012. Retrieved 11 September 2012.
  3. Mahindra unveils multi purpose vehicle Xylo Archived 8 May 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  4. At launch, the Xylo was heavily criticized by the media as well as in the internet forums for its garish and ugly looks. However, it was widely acknowledged to be the most sophisticated and modern indigenously developed Indian ladder frame passenger vehicle. It had relatively modern styling, engines, and engineering.M&M starts production of Xylo
  5. Vehicles sales rise in March, but ‘no turnaround in sight' Archived 12 April 2009 at the Wayback Machine
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