Mahindra Marazzo Petrol Models To Launch In May: Will Feature New 1.5-Litre mStallion Engine

Mumbai based Mahindra & Mahindra is gearing up to launch a petrol variant of the Marazzo during May this year. The company will, however, launch a BS6 compliant diesel model before the new petrol-powered version of the MPV is introduced.

Mahindra Marazzo Petrol Models To Launch In May: Will Feature New 1.5-Litre mStallion Engine

According to Autocar India, the upcoming Mahindra Marazzomodels will feature a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine from the company's new 'mStallion' range. The new (T-GDi) Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection produced 161bhp and 280Nm of torque. Transmission options include a six-speed manual and a six-speed automatic.

Mahindra Marazzo Petrol Models To Launch In May: Will Feature New 1.5-Litre mStallion Engine

The mStallion series was first unveiled at the recently concluded Auto Expo 2020. This series comprises of T-GDi engines with displacements of 1.2-litre (called the G12), 1.5-litre (called the G15), and 2.0-litre (called the G20).

Mahindra Marazzo Petrol Models To Launch In May: Will Feature New 1.5-Litre mStallion Engine

The new engines feature integrated exhaust manifolds, off-set crankshafts, a 250 bar fuel-injection rail system, and dual-mass flywheels.

Mahindra Marazzo Petrol Models To Launch In May: Will Feature New 1.5-Litre mStallion Engine

The Mahindra Marazzo will become the company's first model to feature the new mStallion G15 engine. The G15 is also expected to be mounted on Mahindra and Ford's in-development midsize SUVs — codenamed S204 and B745, respectively.

Mahindra Marazzo Petrol Models To Launch In May: Will Feature New 1.5-Litre mStallion Engine

Expectations are that the Mahindra Marazzo will be priced to compete with the petrol versions of theMaruti Suzuki Ertiga and the Toyota Innova Crysta. Prices for the two models start at Rs 7.59 lakh and 15.36 lakh, respectively. All prices mentioned are ex-showroom (Delhi).

Mahindra Marazzo Petrol Models To Launch In May: Will Feature New 1.5-Litre mStallion Engine

In other Mahindra related news, the company's XUV300 model recently won the Global NCAP's first-ever ‘Safer Choice' Award. The compact-SUV qualified for the award after being awarded five stars and four stars for adult and child occupant safety, respectively.

Mahindra Marazzo Petrol Models To Launch In May: Will Feature New 1.5-Litre mStallion Engine

The Safer Choice award requires vehicles to meet extremely stringent safety standards. In addition, the cars must meet Pedestrian Protection standards set by the United Nations Regulation UN 127 or GTR9. To read more, click here.

Mahindra Marazzo Petrol Models To Launch In May: Will Feature New 1.5-Litre mStallion Engine

Thoughts About The Mahindra Marazzo Petrol Models Launching This May

Well, while having a petrol engine on offer will open doors to a wider target audience, we're unsure about the real-time impact on sales. The Marazzo's closest competitor, the Ertiga, registered a close 49:51 ratio of petrol is to diesel model sales, while the Innova Crysta registered a 2:98 ratio of sales. We'll know more after the vehicle is launched this May. Stay tuned, we'll bring you all the news about the petrol models as it breaks.

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Article Published On: Monday, March 9, 2020, 12:48 [IST]
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