Mahindra and Mahindra are currently developing a new range of engines to power their existing range as well as newer models. According to a report from Autocar India, the range of engines will comprise three petrol mills and three diesel mills in the range of 1.2 to 1.6 litres. Mahindra is believed to be investing over Rs 4300 Crore in the development of the engines.
The report says the mills in the capacity of 1.2-litres to 1.4-litres will be three-cylinder while the 1.5 and 1.6-litre mills will have four-cylinders. However, in an effort to keep costs in check Mahindra will most likely be using many common parts. The Indian SUV major is also believed to be developing its own five-speed and six-speed transmissions to go with the engines.
These engines are being developed by the parent company at its R&D facility outside Chennai and are expected to go into production by the end of next year. Once in place it is expected to power both Mahindra cars as well vehicles from its Korean subsidiary Ssangyong. Mahindra is expected to unveil a hatchback as well as a compact SUV within the next two years.
While these engines will power the smaller vehicles and replace the existing range of mills, the larger 2.2 and 2.5-litre mHawk mill are expected to continue duty in the Scorpio, XUV500, Xylo and the Bolero. However, the mEagle engine is expected to be phased out once the new engines are launched.
Source: Autocar India
