Mahindra
Marazzo: A 7-seater MPV at the same price as the Hyundai Creta
Mahindra Marazzo has
placed very attractively at a starting price of INR 9.99 Lakhs. The
top-of-the-line variant will retail at a price of INR 13.90 Lakh.
At a starting price of INR 9.99
Lakh, the Mahindra Marazzo comes across as a very tough contender in the people
carrier segment in India. The case for Mahindra’s all-new MPV becomes even
stronger when you consider the amount of kit that the company is offering with
this vehicle. The Shark inspired Mahindra Marazzo is going to retail in India
in a total of four variants. And right from the base variant one gets power
windows, central locking, roof-mounted air-con vents and all the standard
safety kit like dual airbags, ABS, EBD and rear parking sensors. In fact, what
you are getting is a proper 7-seater MPV for the same price as that of the
Hyundai Creta!
The top
of the line M8 trim is off-course the fully loaded trim which offers features
like dual-barrel LED projector headlamps, cornering lamps, 16-inch diamond cut
alloy wheels, automatic climate control, touchscreen infotainment system,
cruise control, leather upholstery and the lot. All of this at an introductory
ex-showroom price of INR 13.90 lakh, for a vehicle which can seat 7 passengers,
seems like the bargain of the century.
Mahindra
has placed the Marazzo very strategically as it undercuts its nearest
competitors, the Tata Hexa and the Toyota Innova Crysta by a huge margin. At
the time of launch, Mahindra is offering the Marazzo only with a diesel engine.
The engine in question is an all-new 1.5-litre oil-burner which can churn out
120 BHP of power along with 300 NM of peak torque. For now, this engine will
retail paired alongside a six-speed manual transmission. This new diesel
powertrain can be tuned for BS-VI regulations.
The
homegrown automaker has said that the Marazzo is going to get a petrol
derivative directly in the BS-VI guise. And with the launch of the gasoline
motor, the automaker will also introduce an automatic gearbox in this MPV.
From an
aesthetic point of view, the Marazzo looks quite dominating. It gets a familiar
Mahindra fascia with a large grille that comes with chrome studded, Shark teeth
inspired highlights. Flanking its edges are two side-swept headlamps which add
to the MPV’s overall appeal. From the side, the MPV looks quite contemporary
with nice creases and curves. In fact, the sharp aesthetics are a welcome
delight as MPV tend to look rather bland from the side. At the back, the Shark
inspired theme continues with the large tail-lamps.
Talking about the onboard
features in detail, the Mahindra Marazzo offers 16-inch alloy wheels, projector
headlamps, LED daytime running lights, 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment
system, cruise control, connectivity through Apple Car Play as well as Android
Auto, leather upholstery to name a few.
Mahindra states that the Marazzo
will be amongst the safest vehicles currently on sale in India. It meets all
the new safety regulations which come into effect starting 2020. The body shell
of this MPV is in tune with full frontal impact, front off-set impact, side
impact as well as is compatible with pedestrian protection. As standard, the
Mahindra Marazzo comes with dual-front airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX child seat
mounts, reverse parking sensors and an emergency call feature in case of an
impact. Surprisingly, this MPV does not offer side and curtain airbags even as
an option on the top spec variants.
Mahindra Marazzo Variant Wise Introductory Prices:
M2- INR 9,99,000 Lakhs
M4- INR 10,95,000 Lakhs
M6- INR 12,40,000 Lakhs
M8- INR 13,90,000 Lakhs
M4- INR 10,95,000 Lakhs
M6- INR 12,40,000 Lakhs
M8- INR 13,90,000 Lakhs
With these prices, the Mahindra
Marazzo competes with the likes of Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, Tata Hexa and even the
Toyota Innova Crysta. Owing to its prices, the Marazzo can even turn out to be
the perfect choice for those who are looking buy an MPV for the same price segment
as the Hyundai.
Source: www.carblogindia.com