GENIO

         Mahindra Genio DC

Mahindra & Mahindra has launched a double cab version of its Genio pick-up truck. According to the company, the vehicle has been developed to cater the needs of the small and medium entrepreneurs and businessmen. The Genio DC as it is called offers better comfort and a more pleasant interior than the standard Genio. The base variant of the Genio DC is priced at Rs 5.46 lakh ex-showroom Karanataka.

Mahindra Genio DC

The Genio DC will be among the very few commercial vehicles that offer luxurious interiors as well as modern safety features which until now were only seen on cars. The Genio DC will be manufactured at Mahindra’s Chakan plant near Pune and Mahindra assures a class leading build, fit and finish quality. As far as the features are concerned, the new pick-up gets fabric seats and air conditioning. Power windows, 2-Din music system, central locking, keyless entry as standard fitment on the VX variant.

Mahindra Genio DC variants

Also the VX variant has got ‘follow me home light’ and electric head lamp leveling device. At its heart is a 75 bhp, mDI CRDe 4 cylinder diesel engine with 220 Nm of torque which gives it a top speed of 120 kph. Steering is adjustable to provide the most comfortable driving position while the 4+1 seating configuration is luxurious with a premium feel to it.

 The Genio DC VX offers features that give the passengers a feel of an MPV or an SUV.

Mahindra Genio DC dashboard

The ride quality has also been improved to make the ride enjoyable for the occupants. The base variant on the other hand does not get features like key less entry and the ‘follow me home lights’. Both variants get a cargo bay 1500 mm long, 1600 mm wide and 500 mm  deep. This makes the Genio DC ideal for outdoors. The vehicle can occupy five in comfort and the loading bay would swallow the weekend luggage with space to spare.

GENIO - DC VX , Mahindra's Premium Double Cabin Pik-up.

                Mahindra launches ‘Genio DC’ – its Premium Double Cabin Pick Up.

July 6, 2011 Bengaluru: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., a part of the US $12.5 billion Mahindra Group, today announced the launch of the Genio DC, its premium next generation double cabin commercial pick up. Developed to cater to the evolved needs of the small and medium entrepreneurs (SMEs) and businessmen alike, the Genio DC promises both efficient cargo movement and luxurious cabin comforts for self travel. It is competitively priced at Rs. 5.46 lakh (ex-showroom Karnataka, BS3) for the base version.

•        Genio DC aimed at unique transportation needs of SMEs and businessmen across India
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Provides the dual benefit of being an efficient cargo and comfortable passenger mover
•         CRDe technology, international styling, luxurious business class interiors and car-like features to provide superior comforts
•         Competitively priced at Rs.  5.46 lakh (ex-showroom Karnataka, BS3) for base version & Rs.5.95 lakh (ex-showroom Karnataka,  BS3) for high end version
•         Set to create a benchmark in the pickup category.

        

      About the Genio Double Cabin

      Benefits:
       1.International Looks & Style

        
        Genio DC comes with a build and finish quality which is unseen on Indian roads in commercial vehicles. The styling of the vehicle impresses on the point that it is world class in design and looks.  The unique grill design and aggressive bumper lends a complete UV look to the vehicle. Metallic colours of the vehicle enhances the appeal and the interiors of the vehicle sets a benchmark for itself.

   

       2. Business Class Comfort

        Genio DC VX the high end version truly displays comfort and convenience of business class travel and has several features to offer the same. It has a very comfortable seating arrangement for five passengers with the front recline able bucket seats with head rests making even the longest drives pleasurable and fatigue free. It offers adjustable power steering and very roomy cabin space. The 2 din music system is an ideal companion during traffic snarls and long drives alike. The Independent front suspension helps in absorbing shocks on Indian roads. Features like car like gear shift, ride quality of a car, wider and bigger windscreen and doors make the drive and ride in the Genio DC a unique experience.

       3. Class Leading Convenience Features

        Genio DC VX offers several utility features enabling people to work on their business needs on the move. It comes with an integrated floor console which has a mobile changing point, bottle holder, cup holder and a coin holder among other features. The stylish door trim gives a feeling of a high end MPV or SUV with a designated place for magazines and a cold drink. There are scuff plates provided at the floor edge to give a neat look to the vehicle. Power windows, central locking, key less entry, ‘follow me home light’ instrument cluster with RPM meter are some of the other features  which provide a complete business class like experience in the vehicle. It has the shortest turning radius among pickups of 6.15 meters which help negotiate any kind of narrow lane. Measuring distance and mileage is very easy as it has an in built trip meter in the instrument cluster.

     

       4. Performance

        Genio DC VX offers power packed performance as it comes with mDI CRDe Engine. Its 75 HP power and 220 Nm Torque with a top speed of 120 km/hr is capable of handling any kind of load and terrain. It also has a 1st time flat bed cargo body in double cabin pick-ups in the country which will allow utility of the entire space in the cargo body

        
       5. Technology & Safety

        Genio DC VX is far ahead of its contemporaries in terms of technology and safety features. Because of the mDI CRDe technology, the oil change interval of the vehicle is 20000 kms. It has LSPV brakes which adjusts the braking pressure depending on the load of the vehicle. For the 1st time, the Genio DC is offering ELR seat belts for the safety of driver & passengers. It’s vehicle immobiliser allows the consumer the safety of his vehicle engine not being started  without the original key, even while the car is miles away from him.

       

        The Genio DC has a door open warning lamp, child lock and high mounting stop lamp to aid further safety.  It comes fitted with radial tubeless tyres which is an added safety highlight to ensure that tyres does not burst in case of a puncture especially when a vehicle is on the highway.