Mahindra is all set to introduce the petrol version of the Marazzo MPV, which has been spotted testing multiple times on the Indian roads. Adding to it, the company will also introduce new gearbox option with the diesel Marazzo. The Mahindra Marazzo diesel will soon get an AMT (Automated Manual Transmission).
In fact, Homologation details have also been shared online by Delhi Transport Department. The shared file reveals that the new AMT option will be offered with all the existing variants of the Marazzo, which includes M2, M4+ and M6+. The MPV will be offered in both 7 seater as well as 8 seater option.
Similar to the XUV300 AMT, the Marazzo’s AMT unit will come with manual mode and creep function. It is also expected to offer features such as hill start assist, kick-down shifts, adaptive pedal response and tap-to-switch. The XUV300’s AMT version also gets a feature that restrict car from moving in Auto or Manual mode if the doors are open.
The Mahindra Marazzo diesel is powered by a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder, turbocharged engine that also powers the XUV300. This engine is capable of producing 121bhp of power and 300Nm of torque. Power is transmitted to the front wheels via a 6-speed manual gearbox. The new Marazzo AMT will be offered in 2 driving modes – Power and Eco – with power output of 122bhp and 99bhp respectively. The existing Marazzo diesel manual returns an ARAI certified fuel economy of 17.3kmpl. Expect similar figures for the diesel AMT version.
Marazzo Petrol
The Mahindra Marazzo will be the brand’s first model to feature the new 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine, which debuted at the 2020 Auto Expo. This engine is capable of producing an impressive 161bhp of power and 280Nm of torque. Transmission choices will include a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic.
