Mahindra Xylo
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The Mahindra Xylo is a multi-utility vehicle (MUV)
Minivan
Minivan is a type of van designed for personal use. Minivans are typically either two-box or one box designs for maximum interior volume – and are taller than a sedan, hatchback, or a station wagon....

 designed and manufactured by Mahindra & Mahindra Limited
Mahindra & Mahindra Limited
Mahindra & Mahindra Limited is the flagship company of the Mahindra Group, a multinational conglomerate based in Mumbai, India. The company was set up in 1945 in Ludhiana as Mahindra & Mohammed by brothers K.C. Mahindra and J.C. Mahindra and Malik Ghulam Mohammed...

. The Xylo was launched on 13 January 2009 at Nashik. Four variants-E2,E4,E6 and E8 are available with a price range of Rs 712,300-940,000. More than 3,000 units of Xylo were sold in March 2009.

History

The project, which initially had the codename of Ingenio, was announced by the company in 2006 and targeted both the Toyota Innova
Toyota Innova
The Toyota Innova is a Toyota-designed Compact MPV i.e. being less than in length as per the European system of size classification, produced in Indonesia under supervision by Toyota Astra Motor since 2003. As with Toyota Kijang, which it replaced, the Toyota Innova is produced and first marketed...

 and Chevrolet Tavera
Chevrolet Tavera
The Chevrolet Tavera is a compact MPV produced in Indonesia by Japanese automaker Isuzu Motors and in India by American automaker General Motors sold in ASEAN and Indian markets. It uses the platform of the Isuzu Panther, a diesel-powered multi-purpose vehicle sold in Indonesia...

.The project cost Mahindra around Rs 550 crore
Crore
A crore is a unit in the Indian number system equal to ten million , or 100 lakhs. It is widely used in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan....

. Productions started in the Nashik plant in December 2008.

Features

  • Dvd player 9" LCD#
  • Illuminated spoiler
  • Foldable flight tray*
  • Digital Drive Assist System
  • Intelligent Park reverse assist system
  • Glass Antenna
  • Flat Bed front seats* engine
  • Larger head room, leg room, elbow room at a lower cost than Toyota Innova
    Toyota Innova
    The Toyota Innova is a Toyota-designed Compact MPV i.e. being less than in length as per the European system of size classification, produced in Indonesia under supervision by Toyota Astra Motor since 2003. As with Toyota Kijang, which it replaced, the Toyota Innova is produced and first marketed...

  • ABS*
  • Airbags*
  • Genuine Italian Leather Seat Covers#
  • Decals#

  • *These features are available only on the Top end E8 variant.
  • #These features are available only on the Celebration Edition.


In January, after the completion of a successful year of the MUV, a new model called as the Celebration Edition was launched. Only 1000 units were made of this unit to project its uniqueness.

This version of the Xylo had a Dvd player along with a 9" screen, Exclusive Decals, Pearl white finish and genuine Italian leather Seat covers in addition to the features of the E6 model

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