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Mahindra to launch Verito Vibe on June 5

Last updated on: May 28, 2013 08:32 IST

Mahindra Verito Sedan. The hatch is based on the same platform and is expected to have similar performance.

Verito Vibe, the new hatch from Mahindra & Mahindra, the launch of which has been eagerly awaited since the last quarter of 2012, rolling out in First week of June.

Positioned in the tremendously progressing utility vehicle segment of the Indian auto-industry, this utility vehicle will compete against the likes of Maruti Suzuki Swift, Ford Figo, Nissan Micra and others available in diesel and is being expected to bring its manufacturers the kind of booming sales that they haven't really been able to garner with their recent launches.

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Mahindra to launch Verito Vibe on June 5

Last updated on: May 28, 2013 08:32 IST

Power to the vehicle will come from the same Renault K9K 1.5-litre diesel engine, which puts out a modest 68bhp. The weight difference between the Vibe and regular Verito is expected to be marginal and hence the car's performance is likely to be similar to the Verito's.

There is no petrol engine option planned for the Vibe as Mahindra doesn't currently have a petrol engine that would qualify for the sub-four-meter excise benefits.

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Mahindra to launch Verito Vibe on June 5

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Mahindra Verito Vibe specifications include efficient 1.5-litre diesel engine, space and comfort give the vehicle a competitive edge over its rivals, its young and sporty looks are something that might just put in front of its competitors like Maruti Suzuki Swift, Ford Figo, Nissan Micra and others available in diesel.

Designed and developed entirely in-house by Mahindra, the 'Verito Vibe' is smartly packaged in a sub-4 metre length on the proven Verito platform.

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Mahindra to launch Verito Vibe on June 5

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While it was initially believed to be a hatchback, but it's in fact a compact saloon - the boot is hinged not at the roof, but at the bottom of the rear windscreen.

Mahindra has given the Vibe a two-box appearance instead of the 'chopped saloon' look like the Indigo eCS and the Dzire.

Mahindra Verito Vibe price is expected to be around Rs 530,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi) and will probably be produced at the manufacturer's Nasik manufacturing facility, where it also develops its Verito sedan.

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Mahindra to launch Verito Vibe on June 5

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Speculations are that the car will be launched in diesel as well as petrol versions, though no details of the petrol engine to be used in the model have come to light till now.

It must be noted that Mahindra holds expertise in offering performance oriented diesel engines in the country. This will surely help the company carve a niche for its new hatchback among those who prefer diesel cars.

Mahindra Verito Vibe will set the bar higher for world-class handling, brilliant fuel economy and competitive pricing.

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Mahindra to launch Verito Vibe on June 5

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The diesel engine to be incorporated in the new Verito is performance oriented and, therefore, will deliver decent acceleration with tremendous speed.

If the company maintains the configuration of the unit, it will be able to reach top speed of 144 kmph and accelerate from naught to 100 kmph in a matter of 18.4 seconds, just like the sedan version.

Mahindra Verito Vibe is considered as a new avatar of the current Verito. The platform on which Verito is produced has been in operation for around five years, thus the auto maker decided to introduce a revamped version of Verito.

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Mahindra to launch Verito Vibe on June 5

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The yet-to-be-launched hatchback will boast of moderate changes in exteriors as well as a few technological advancements. It is said that the car maker will simply slice off the boot of current Verito and offer it as a hatchback.

Mahindra Verito Vibe features: expected to have the similar interiors as well as exteriors to that the existing Verito, but there has been no confirmation in this regard from the company's side.

It is anticipated that the model will be equipped with advanced safety features like Antilock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), driver-side airbags, remote door locking, central locking and rear defogger. These will help it keep the passengers safe and help the vehicle survive collisions easily.

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Mahindra to launch Verito Vibe on June 5

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Mahindra Verito Vibe will be built over the same platform of Verito sedan and, hence, its design language will be similar to that of the sedan.

This platform sharing is an effort towards bringing down its production cost by presenting a familiar vehicle in a new avatar.

Development of the Verito Vibe is currently in progress and the final version of the model is expected to be less than 4 metre in length.

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Mahindra to launch Verito Vibe on June 5

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Mahindra Verito hatch will deliver stiff competition to Maruti Suzuki Swift, Hyundai i20 and Nissan Micra, which are all considered dominant models in the premium hatchback segment.

All these models have grabbed a decent share in the market and have captured the imagination of the buyers and auto enthusiasts believe that Verito hatch will follow the same story of success.