Mahindra Marazzo (U321) bookings start; premium MPV launch on September 3

Mahindra & Mahindra's new premium MPV named Marazzo is expected to be slotted between Maruti Suzuki Ertiga and Toyota Innova Crysta in terms of pricing. Marazzo will be based on a new platform and it will get a new diesel mill.

Mahindra & Mahindra, the utility vehicle specialist of India, is all set to challenge Toyota Innova Crysta and Maruti Suzuki Ertiga in the MPV segment. The company has already revealed the name of its upcoming model as Marazzo (codenamed U321) and launch has been scheduled for September 3.

Ahead of the launch, some of the Mahindra dealers have started accepting booking for the Marazzo. Since the company has not announced bookings yet, this is dealer-level bookings with a token amount set at Rs 10,000.

Mahindra has already started dispatching the Marazzo units to its dealership and it has caught the eyes of some shutterbugs. The spy images confirm the Marazzo will have proper MPV like stance. Mahindra claims the Marazzo's the exterior design has been taking inspiration from a shark.

The MPV gets signature toothy grille, boomerang-shaped tail lamps. More details about the exterior are expected to be revealed soon.

Mahindra Marazzo exterior detalings

Meanwhile, the company has already revealed the images of Marazzo's interior. The piano black shaded dashboard is not something extraordinary while the use of beige and faux-aluminium inserts adds some contemporary touch.

The T-shaped centre console, chrome accent to the AC vents are neatly integrated to the new dashboard. The image indicates a touchscreen infotainment screen at the centre of the dash is a 7.0-inch unit.

Being a premium MPV, the system should offer Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity in addition to the display for the reverse camera. The image also confirms that the MPV will get a chunky three-spoke steering wheel with faux-aluminium detailing.

Mahindra Marazzo dashboard

Mahindra Marazzo will boast of roof mounted AC vents with what Mahindra claims is the industry's first surround cool technology. Images released confirms contoured seats finished in leatherette with fine stitching.

Mahindra is tight-lipped about the powertrain of Marazzo and reports claim the premium MPV will debut with a new 1.5-litre diesel engine. The mill is expected to develop around 121hp and 300Nm, which will be paired with a six-speed manual gearbox.

Based on a new platform, Marazzo will be offered in seven and eight-seat configurations and will be manufactured at the Nasik facility in Maharashtra.