Mahindra Quanto facelift caught testing - Spied

11/02/2015 - 19:39 Mahindra Quanto, Mahindra, Spy pictures Shrawan Raja

Mechanical and cosmetic changes in store.

Autocar India has presented the first spyshots of the Mahindra Quanto facelift. Introduced in late 2012, but for a new rear seat, the Quanto has not gotten publicized updates.

Mahindra Quanto facelift front spyshot — The facelift would bring along restyled headlamps, grille, bumpers, and alloy wheels.

While the camouflage masks the changes, the exterior, as per an earlier Autocar report, gets revised headlights, grille, bumpers, and alloy wheels. Inside, a Bluetooth-enabled audio system and new seats with added support would be appointed.

Mahindra Quanto facelift rear spyshot — The vehicle will also benefit from a revised suspension system.

The 2015 Quanto, as per the report, also gets a tweaked suspension system. Extra bushes and a rear stability bar are to be added to the setup, as seen on the Xylo which was launched last year.

Mahindra Quanto autoSHIFT AMT front three quarters at Auto Expo 2014 — The Mahindra Quanto autoSHIFT AMT version has been confirmed for a launch this year.

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The 1.5-litre three-cylinder twin-scroll turbo diesel engine which generates 100 hp of power and 240 Nm of torque, would continue to be offered with a 5-speed gearbox. Meanwhile the AMT (Automated Manual Transmission) variant, or as Mahindra calls it, autoSHIFT, will be rolled out alongside the facelift.

[Source - Autocar]