Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M), a part of the US $ 15.4 billion Mahindra Group, today unveiled the eagerly awaited all new compact and versatile SUV QUANTO in Mumbai. Designed and developed in-house by Mahindra on the robust, proven and highly successful Ingenio platform, the Quanto is a direct outcome of customer insights pointing to the need for a compact and affordable SUV.

The Quanto will be available nationally at Mahindra dealerships, with four distinct and attractive variants – C2, C4, C6 & C8. The Quanto price range starts from Rs. 5.82 lac (ex-showroom Thane) for the base C2 model, to Rs. 7.36 lac (ex showroom Thane) for the fully loaded top end C8 model. All the Quanto variants are powered by a 1.5 litre mCR100 diesel engine giving a category best output of 100bhp & a massive 240nm of torque. The mCR100 engine has India’s first twin stage turbo technology for maximum power and excellent torque delivery.

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”.

Pravin Shah, Chief Executive, Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. while speaking at the launch stated, “The Quanto offers aspirational and distinctive SUV styling, superior technology, space and convenience, along with best in class features, all of which make it attractive to the younger buyer who leads an active lifestyle. Its compact size and versatility, at an affordable price, makes this product very unique and innovative”.

Rajan Wadhera, Chief Executive, Technology Product Development & Sourcing, Automotive & Farm Equipment Sectors, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. mentioned, “The Quanto is powered by a state of the art 1.5 litre mCR100 CRDe engine. This 1.5 litre engine is fitted with a twin stage turbo, the first of its kind in India. With Mahindra’s revolutionary micro hybrid technology, the Quanto boasts of an impressive mileage of 17.2 KMPL (ARAI certified value)”.