Mahindra to launch new MPV 'Marazzo' next year

Mahindra has named its eagerly awaited MPV, codenamed U321, as Marazzo. Derived from Basque, a sub-language of Spanish, the word ‘Marazzo’ means shark and is linked to the vehicle’s shark-inspired design.The Mahindra Design Studio and Italian design house Pininfarina have collaborated closely during the design development process. The Marazzo’s shark-inspired design is evident in the streamlined and aerodynamic shape, in the overall silhouette and in the front grille inserts which resemble shark-like teeth and adds to the vehicle’s bold stance. The design cues further flow into the tail lamps that are inspired by the tail of a shark.Marazzo is a globally developed product, engineered through a collaboration between Mahindra North America Technical Centre (MNATC) and Mahindra Research Valley (MRV) in Chennai. Marazzo comes with a patented architecture, for a unique balance of smooth ride, agile handling, space and quiet cabin.Mahindra says the intense process of development and refinement of the Marazzo is comparable to any global vehicle and incorporates a number of innovations. The MPV will be initially offered with a diesel engine only, which is likely to be a 1.5-litre unit.According to the company, the Marazzoa delivers better space, smoother ride with a quieter cabin, best-in-class cooling, excellent safety and a tough body construction in the Marazzo. Infact the Marazzo has the largest footprint (wheelbase x front track) of any Mahindra vehicle.The Marazzo will be manufactured at the company’s manufacturing facility at Nasik, in Maharashtra, India and is gearing up for a commercial launch before the end of Q2 FY2019