Built on the Ingenio platform, the Quanto stakes claim to being India’s first body on frame compact SUV with a ground clearance of nearly 180mm. The Quanto also offers 5+2 seating, the practicality of which remains to be tested. Mahindra is also flaunting the 1.5 L mCR100 diesel engine, India’s first twin stage turbocharged 1.5 litre diesel. Mahindra says the Quanto delivers 100 PS power and 240 Nm torque with fuel efficiency of nearly 17.2Kmpl. Mahindra having used the term ‘twin stage’ means the twin turbo is not the twin scroll turbocharger that we ( at Riot Engine) thought to be a possibility. The twin stage turbocharger uses two turbocharger units. Autocar India reports that driving the Quanto at low speeds is a breeze, but ‘power tapers off’ beyond 3500 rpm.
The sub 4 metre dimensions of the Quanto and the 1.5L engine has given Mahindra excise duty benefits that have been passed on to the customer and hence the fantastic pricing. The mCR100 engine also uses Mahindra’s ‘micro hybrid’ technology, essentially a stop-go system.
Transmission is via the 5MT320 box with Indirect Shift.
The Quanto also gets Intellipark Reverse Assist and Digital Drive Assist System (DDAS).
Prices (ex showroom Thane, Mumbai)
C2 BS4 Rs 5.82 Lakhs
C4 BS4 Rs 6.35 Lakhs
C6 BS4 Rs 6.86 Lakhs
C8 BS4 Rs 7.36 Lakhs
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Pawan Goenka, President, Automotive & Farm Equipment Sectors, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. said, “The launch of Quanto, our first compact SUV, is another defining moment in our automotive journey. For the Mahindra Group, the Quanto represents yet another example of our alternative thinking approach. It has been developed keeping in mind the evolving needs of our customers. I am confident that the Quanto will create a new category within the SUV segment while offering a unique value proposition to our customers”.
Colors available include Mahindra’s usual: Toreador Red, Diamond White, Fiery Black, Mist Silver, Java Brown, and Rocky Beige
