Mahindra Marazzo premium MPV launched at Rs 9.99 lakh; to take on Toyota Innova Crysta

Mahindra & Mahindra has launched its much-awaited premium MPV - Marazzo. The utility vehicle expert of the country has launched Marazzo in four variant options with a new diesel engine and it is significantly cheaper than the arch-rival -- Toyota Innova Crysta.

Mahindra & Mahindra has employed Marazzo with a new 1.5-litre four-cylinder diesel engine that has been tuned to belt out a maximum of 120bhp and a peak torque of 300Nm. The mill comes mated to 6-speed manual gearbox while an automatic transmission and a petrol option will be added later.

Toyota offers Innova Crysta from Rs 15.18 lakh (ex-Delhi) for diesel variants and hence, Marazzo is significantly cheaper than the popular MPV in India at present. Meanwhile, Maruti Suzuki Ertiga's top-end diesel trim is priced at Rs 10.69 lakh (ex-Delhi). Mahindra & Mahindra played smart in terms of pricing of Marazzo by clearly sandwiching between the Innova Crysta and Ertiga.

Mahindra Marazzo

Mahindra claims Marazzo's the exterior design has been taking inspiration from a shark. In line with the theme, Marazzo gets a toothy grille finished in chrome. It is flanked by twin-pod headlamps with projectors similar to XUV500. The sculpted front bumper has a wide air dam and it also houses triangular fog lamps. Overall, the front design looks more mature and contemporary.

The Marazzo gets a chrome window line and door handles, blacked-out B and C-pillars and ORVMs with integrated turn signals. The higher-spec variants get 17-inch 6-spoke alloy wheels with a diamond-cut finish. At the rear, boomerang-shaped tail lamps are connected with a chrome garnish. A dual-tone rear bumper with integrated reflectors completes the look.

Interior of the Marazzo is a significant step up from other Mahindra models. The piano black shaded dashboard is upmarket while the use of beige and faux-aluminium inserts adds flavour. A touchscreen infotainment screen at the centre of the dash is a 7.0-inch unit. The Marazzo will also boast of roof mounted AC vents which Mahindra claims is the industry's first surround cool technology.

On the safety front, the Marazzo is equipped with ABS with EBD and brake assist, two airbags and Isofix child seat mounts. The top-spec M8 flaunts a rear parking camera and parking sensors, while the M6 misses out on the camera.