M&M and Ideal Motors achieve 1,000th KUV100 NXT sale

Ideal Group Founder/Chairman Nalin Welgama, Ideal Group Deputy Chairman Aravinda de Silva and Mahindra & Mahindra Sri Lanka General Manager and Country Head Prashant Kini hand over a KUV 100 NXT to S.R. Peiris and his family 

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M), together with Ideal Motors Ltd., recently delivered its 1,000th KUV100 NXT vehicle from its showroom in Colombo.

KUV100 NXT, the bold and stylish entry-level SUV, is Mahindra’s first ‘Made in Sri Lanka’ vehicle, which is assembled at the Mahindra Ideal Lanka Automotive plant (MILPL), a joint venture between Mahindra & Mahindra and Ideal Motors Ltd., a fully-owned subsidiary of the Ideal Group.

KUV100 was launched in early 2020 amidst the pandemic and garnered an overwhelming response from customers.

With the gradual opening of the market amid the COVID-19 pandemic in Sri Lanka, the demand for Ideal said KUV100 has seen a significant spike in the country. Mahindra Ideal Lanka (MILPL) is now boosting its production capacity to meet the increased market demand.

The KUV100 NXT with its unique proposition of style, power, and hi-tech features, is a class-leading vehicle and has been able to perform and win the confidence of Sri Lankan customers. Ideal Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra said it was delighted to have reached this exciting milestone of the 1,000th KUV100 NXT in Sri Lanka and grateful to its customers for the overwhelming response.

KUV100 NXT has been designed to help customers ‘Live Beyond Boundaries’. This entry-level compact SUV accommodates 1.2 litre high performance 1198cc mFalcon engine with a maximum power of 82 bhp at 5500 RPM. The five-seater spacious SUV is suited for a small family or a professional and comes with a ground clearance of 170mm. The 15” diamond cut, two-tone alloy wheels and strong build gives it a sporty appearance. Its electric power steering and mounted controls lend essential driving comfort suited to all conditions. KUV 100 NXT features a state-of-the-art touchscreen infotainment system with bluetooth connectivity, dual airbags, and ABS for enhanced safety.

KUV100 NXT is available in white, red, black and silver and comes with a warranty of three years or 100,000 km.