The Mahindra KUV100 is being offered in 4 variants – K2, K4, K6, K8, and also gets a safety pack on the mid variants that adds dual front airbags to the package.

Mahindra will be taking on the highly competitive hatchback space with the all-new KUV100 (KUV One Double-oh!) that is scheduled for launch on 15th January 2016. An SUV-like stance with a hatchback’s dimensions, the variants and features list on the KUV100 have made their way online leaving little to one’s imagination. The micro-SUV will be available in four variants with ABS offered as standard across all variants. The mid trims also get a safety pack with dual front airbags and are denoted by the ‘+’ symbol. Here is a variant wise break up of all the features offered on the KUV100.

Mahindra KUV100 K2 – The base variant adds –

* Body coloured bumpers
* Rear spoiler
* Gearshift indicator
* ABS with EBD and engine immobiliser
* Power steering with tilt function
* Manual AC with heater
* Front arm rest
* Steel wheels

Mahindra KUV100 K4 – In addition to K2 features, the K4 trim adds –

* Body coloured door handles and wing flaps
* Foldable rear seat
* Power windows
* Wheel-arch cladding
* Mud flaps and wheel caps
* Central locking

K4+ – Dual front airbags

Mahindra KUV100 K6 – Loaded more on tech, the mid K6 trims offers –

* Chrome inserts on grille
* Blackened B-pillar
* Height adjustable driver’s seat
* Infotainment system with 4 speakers and 2 tweeters
* Drive modes: Power and Eco
* Rear armrest
* Keyless Entry
* Roof rails and roof-mounted antenna
* Door side black cladding
* Piano black trim on centre console
* Electrically adjustable ORVMs
* Cooled glove box
* Follow-me-home headlamps with front door puddle lamps

K6+ – Dual front airbags and steering mounted controls

Mahindra KUV100 K8 – All of the above features as well as –

* Daytime running lights
* Front Fog lamps with chrome inserts
* Puddle lamps for all doors
* 12-spoke alloy wheels
* Silver detailing on rear door handles
* Dual front airbags
* Micro Hybrid feature

The Mahindra KUV100 is powered by newly developed 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol and diesel engines and sits on a monocoque platform. Mahindra dealers across the country have started accepting bookings at Rs. 10,000/- (refundable) while deliveries are expected to commence immediately after launch. The micro-SUV will be fending off competition from the Maruti Celerio, Chevrolet Beat, upcoming Tata Zica and Hyundai Grand i10 among others. Keep things competitive, prices are expected to start around Rs. 4 lakhs, going up to Rs. 7 lakhs (ex-showroom).