MAHINDRA SAYS: Mahindra South Africa, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra Limited, today launched its new multipurpose XYLO Panel Van. With its spacious dimensions, the XYLO Panel Van offers class-leading cargo-carrying capacity at an affordable price.
The launch of the Mahindra XYLO Panel Van follows close on the heels of the introduction of the XYLO MPV in South Africa in March 2009, and is the result of encouraging local demand for the vehicle.
“The XYLO Panel Van is the result of customer input and should be able to cater to the needs of both individuals and businesses who are looking for a mid-sized cargo carrier with good ground clearance, a low kerb weight and a robust CRDe engine,” said Ashok Thakur, Chief Executive of Mahindra South Africa. “The vehicle offers the most space in its class and is available at a very affordable price.”
Based on the XYLO E2 platform, the XYLO Panel Van is powered by the proven 2.5-litre m-Eagle CRDe engine and delivers 83.5kW at 3 800rpm and 240Nm between 1 800 and 3000 rpm.
The engine offers good all-round drivability with improved features to reduce maintenance costs and less downtime, and features dual pilot injections, hydraulic valve adjusters, an automatic belt tensioner and a recalibrated ECU. Mahindra’s XYLO Panel Van is linked to a five-speed manual gearbox which plays a key role in the engine’s enhanced performance. In addition, the XYLO returns a good average fuel economy, a big advantage for any business.
The interior of the XYLO is all about space, comfort and convenience, ensuring a roomy and pleasurable ride for all occupants.
The cargo area is separated from the driver and passenger by a protective wire mesh with frame – keeping the load safely at bay. The added convenience of air-conditioning keeps the occupants cool and comfortable.
The driver’s seat is ergonomically designed with height adjustment control to maximise comfort for tall drivers, and a tiltable steering wheel gives drivers the opportunity to find that perfect driving position.
Utility spaces abound in the XYLO with a well defined centre console with ample space for loose items. The XYLO Panel Van also has a lockable storage tray under the driver’s seat.
The XYLO E2 Panel Van also has power steering, HVAC, an electrically-operated fuel lid opener, an immobiliser and electric windows.
The dynamic-looking Mahindra XYLO measures 1 895 mm in height, 4 520mm in length and is 1 850mm in width and has a turning radius of 5.4m, making it as easy as a sedan to manoeuvre in and out of parking spaces.
The XYLO has a ground clearance of 186 mm, allowing easy entry and exit out of the vehicle.
Hours of testing and development has resulted in a stiffer chassis with reduced unsprung masses, providing a smoother ride. Mahindra has also optimised the suspension with a multi-link coil spring system in the rear and independent coil springs in the front. Gas shock absorbers with European-manufactured valves provide additional damping.
Steering is well-weighted and provides enough feedback to allow for easy driving. Braking is supplied by discs in the front and drums in the rear.
Mahindra XYLO Pricing
2.5 CRDe E2Panel Van (R164 900)
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