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Mahindra's upcoming MPV U321 will compete with the Toyota Innova Crysta and is built on an all-new platform.

The upcoming Mahindra MPV codenamed U321 has been spotted testing close to where Mahindra's vehicle development centre - Mahindra Research Valley - is situated.

Mahindra’s Upcoming MPV U321 Spotted Testing

A replacement for the Mahindra Xylo, the new Mahindra MPV will compete with the Toyota Innova Crysta. The new Mahindra MPV is still under development and is expected to be launched in India in 2018.

Mahindra’s Upcoming MPV U321 Spotted Testing

As per images from IAB, the heavily camouflaged Mahindra MPV seems to be bigger than the company's Mahindra Xylo and is expected to feature a seven-seater or an eight-seater layout. The Mahindra U321 MPV is employing numerous substitute parts which mean it is still a long way before the MPV goes into production.

Mahindra’s Upcoming MPV U321 Spotted Testing

Few exterior bits look production-ready such as the double barrel projector headlamps with LED daytime running, the taillamps as well as the rear windshield wiper.

Mahindra’s Upcoming MPV U321 Spotted Testing

Also from the profile, the U321 gets the appearance of a conventional MPV as opposed its rival Toyota Innova Crysta, which has an SUV-ish design to it. This could mean utility and practicality are the key characters of building this new MPV.

Mahindra’s Upcoming MPV U321 Spotted Testing

The Mahindra MPV is said to be developed on an all-new platform and will use a monocoque chassis, which makes it the third model in the company's portfolio to do so after the KUV100 and XUV500.

Mahindra’s Upcoming MPV U321 Spotted Testing

Mahindra is expected to power the MPV with its 2.2-litre mHawk engine. Also, the company is working on a new 1.5-litre diesel motor for the XUV500, and this could power the MPV as well.

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Mahindra’s Upcoming MPV U321 Spotted Testing

While the Mahindra MPV U321 is yet to make it to production, the Toyota Innova Crysta is available in the Indian market. Below is an extensive photo gallery of the Innova Crysta, click to view.

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Article Published On: Monday, March 20, 2017, 16:17 [IST]
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