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Mahindra KUV100 Launched in India; Prices Start at 4.42 Lakh

Mahindra KUV100 has been launched in India today at a starting price of 4.42 lakh (ex-showroom, Pune). The KUV100's price goes all the way up to 6.76 lakh (ex-showroom, Pune). One of the most highly-anticipated cars in India, the latest Mahindra sub-compact SUV is the home-grown automaker's third sub-4 metre vehicle here.

Offered in four variants - K2, K4, K6 and top-of-the-line K8, Mahindra KUV100's design is inspired by its elder sibling, Mahindra XUV500. The KUV100 gets a monocoque chassis, much like the XUV500, and also sports quite identical styling cues. The front fasica looks beefy and aggressive, thanks to the large black plastic cladded front bumper and the muscular bonnet with sharp character lines. Furthermore, Mahindra KUV100 also gets a sleek grille with tooth-like chrome inserts flanked by a pair of uniquely designed head-lamps with follow-me-home lights and DRLs. Then there's also a pair of LED fog-lamps with chrome inserts and a two piece airdam housed in the front bumper.

To further KUV100's SUV-like bearing, Mahindra has added features like black plastic under-body cladding, roof rails, large silver skid plate at the front and a tall-boy stance. With that being said, these features are for aesthetic purpose and have no actual usage, especially considering the fact that the Mahindra KUV100 offers a ground clearance of only 170mm. To help you gain some perspective, the Renault Kwid gets a ground clearance of 180mm. The KUV100 also dons some sharp character lines on the side along with 14-inch multi-spoke wheels wrapped with tubeless radial tyres.

Moving on to the rear, it manages to look quite neat; it comes with a rear spoiler, a pair of wrap-around tail-lamps and reflectors.

Inside, the Mahindra KUV100 is offered with two seating configurations - a standard 5-seater and a 6-seater with bench seats at both, the front and rear. However, though the fabric seats look nice they seemingly lack thigh support. One must note that, to offer that additional space at the front row, Mahindra has infused the gear lever with the dashboard, while the pull-type handbrake lever has been placed at the base of the centre console.

As far as features go, the Mahindra KUV100 gets an infotainment system with a 3.5" display screen, in-built driver information system, Bluetooth audio & Hands-free call, USB, AUX, steering-mounted controls, 4 speakers and 2 tweeters, Mahindra Blue Sense App compatibility, tilt adjustable three-spoke steering wheel, and height adjustable driver's seat among others. Mahindra KUV100 also gets a cup holder on both front and rear arm rest, and additional storage space at the foot of the rear seat and under the front bench seats.

In terms of safety, it will get ABS, EBD, and an engine immobilizer as standard provisions, along with the optional dual airbags.

Under the hood, the Mahindra KUV100 will be powered by an all-new range of petrol and diesel engines, the mFalcon series. The petrol engine, mFalcon G80, Mahindra's first ground-up engine, is a 1.2-litre unit that churns out 82bhp and develops 114Nm of peak torque. The new 1.2-litre oil burner, mFalcon D75, is a turbocharged common-rail diesel engine that puts out 77bhp along with a peak torque of 190Nm. Both engines will come mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. Interestingly, the carmaker currently has no plans to introduce an automatic transmission.

Mahindra KUV100's mileage is rated at 25.32Km/l and 18.15Km/l for diesel and petrol, respectively.

Mahindra KUV100 also comes equipped with the company's Hybrid technology with engine start/stop feature and two driving modes - Power and Eco.

Mahindra KUV100 Dimensions
Length	3,675mm
Width	1, 715mm
Height	1,655mm
Wheelbase	2,385mm
Ground Clearance	170mm
Boot Capacity	243-litres (expandable to 473-litres)

 

Mahindra KUV 100 Specs
	1.2-litre Petrol	1.2-litre Diesel
Displacement	1,198cc	1,198cc
Power	82bbhp	77bhp
Torque	115Nm	190Nm
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed manual

 

Mahindra KUV 100 Features:

a. Body-coloured door handles, ORVMs, and bumpers

b. Door Puddle Lamps

c. DRLs with LED

d. Multi-functional steering wheel

e. Cooled glove box

f. Alloy wheels

g. Follow-me-home lamps

h. Driver Seat Height Adjustment

i. Micro Hybrid technology

j. 4 Speaker + 2 Tweeter Infotainment system

k. Dual airbags

l. ABS with EBD

m. Anti-theft security system

 

Mahindra KUV 100 Colour Options

a. Fiery Orange

b. Flamboyant Red

c. Dazzling Silver

d. Aquamarine

e. Pearl White

f. Designer Grey

g. Midnight Black

 

Mahindra KUV100 Price (ex-showroom, Pune)
Petrol	Diesel
K2: 4.42 lakh	K2: 5.22 lakh
K2+: 4.64 lakh	K2+: 5.44 lakh
K4: 4.77 lakh	K4+: 5.57 lakh
K4+: 4.99 lakh	K4+: 5.79 lakh
K6: 5.36 lakh	K6: 6.21 lakh
K6+: 5.58 lakh	K6+: 6.43 lakh
K8: 5.91 lakh	K8: 6.76 lakh

Mahindra KUV100 Rivals: Hyundai Grand i10, Maruti Suzuki WagonR, and Maruti Suzuki Ignis

Disclosure: NDTV's carandbike.com is a partner for Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.

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Outrage over Hebdo cartoon of drowned boy

A drawing in French satirical weekly magazine Charlie Hebdo suggesting Alan Kurdi, the three-year-old Syrian boy found dead on a Turkish beach last year, would have grown up to be a sex attacker has caused outrage online.

The cartoon depicts two male creatures running after terrified women with the caption: "What would have become of the young Alan if he had grown up? A groper in Germany."

Sexual assaults on women in Cologne and other German cities on New Year's Eve, many blamed on migrants, have prompted more than 600 criminal complaints and caused a backlash against German Chancellor Angela Merkel's policies on refugees. More than one million entered Germany last year, more than any other European country.

The cartoon was published a week after the anniversary of attacks on the offices of Charlie Hebdo in Paris, which killed 12 people in January last year.

The phrase "Je suis Charlie" ("I am Charlie"), was swiftly adopted by supporters online.

This time, many people on social media said the cartoon was offensive, while others argued Charlie Hebdo was keeping to its usual provocative tone to stir debate on European attitudes to the migrant crisis.

The image of Alan lying face-down on a Turkish beach last September appeared around the world and prompted a wave of sympathy for the plight of refugees fleeing war and poverty in the Middle East and Africa.

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Oscar-nominated film has Kiwi connection

Oscar-nominated film has Kiwi connection

Brooklyn, the film produced by New Zealand-born Finola Dwyer, has scored three Academy Award nominations.
It's in the running for best picture, star Saoirse Ronan is nominated for best actress and Nick Hornby is up for best adapted screenplay.
London-based Dwyer left New Zealand in the 1990s and her work includes the Beatles feature Backbeat and the Oscar-nominated An Education.
She began her career as an editor at New Zealand's National Film Unit.
During interviews to promote Brooklyn, Dwyer has talked about how she secured the rights for the film of Colm Toibin's novel, which is about an Irish woman who goes to America in 1951, and how she considers the project to be her most personal yet.
Dwyer's mother left Dublin in 1951 and went to New Zealand with her father.

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David Bowie cremated in New York: reports

Private funeral planned for Bowie

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David Bowie cremated in New York: reports

A statement on David Bowie's official Facebook page says his family is planning a private ceremony to remember him as British media report the singer has already been cremated quietly in New York without his friends or family in attendance.
Reuters could not confirm the reports and Bowie's representatives did not return requests for comment.
The British rock star died from liver cancer on Sunday, his music producer Tony Visconti has revealed.
Bowie's family thanked fans for their support on the Facebook page but repeated requests for privacy.
"The family of David Bowie is currently making arrangements for a private ceremony celebrating the memory of their beloved husband, father and friend," the family's statement said. It was dated from England but gave no details about where or when the ceremony might take place.
"They ask once again that their privacy be respected at this most sensitive of times. We are overwhelmed by and grateful for the love and support shown throughout the world."
Bowie's death after a secret 18-month battle with liver cancer and two days after releasing a new album caused shock and dismay around the world and sent sales soaring of both his old and new music.
The album Blackstar, now seen as Bowie's self-styled epitaph, is expected to top music charts in Britain and the United States next week.
US Sales of Blackstar increased 1055 per cent once the news broke of his death, according to Nielsen.
Radio airplay increased 1134 per cent from Sunday to Monday, at Nielsen Music-monitored US terrestrial radio stations, it added.
While fans and commercial enterprises have planned tributes and concerts for Bowie, including one in New York's Carnegie Hall in March, his family said on Thursday that "none are official memorials organised or endorsed by the family".
"Just as each and every one of us found something unique in David's music, we welcome everyone's celebration of his life as they see fit," the statement added.
Bowie is survived by his wife of 24 years, model Iman, adult son Duncan Jones from his first marriage, and teenage daughter Alexandria.

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Miller's Fury Road breaks Oscar record

Aust scores record Oscar nod haul

Miller's Fury Road breaks Oscar record

George Miller and his largely Australian, battle-hardened Mad Max: Fury Road crew have made history with a record haul of Oscar nominations.

Joined by Cate Blanchett's best actress nod for her romantic-drama Carol, Australians snared 15 nominations on Thursday.

It topped 2002's bumper year for Australia when Baz Lurhmann, Catherine Martin and Nicole Kidman for Moulin Rouge, Russell Crowe for A Beautiful Mind and other Aussies combined for 13.

Miller and his wife, editor Margaret Sixel, were asleep in their Sydney home when across the Pacific Ocean in Los Angeles the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed its nominees for the 88th Oscars.

It was just before 1am Friday AEDT.

"Margaret's phone woke us up with people texting her," Miller told AAP.

The Academy began the nomination ceremony with the technical categories, so Sixel's name was announced early and friends and colleagues rushed to tell her.

A weary Miller and Sixel celebrated.

"I was just happy for her and then all of the others came through," Miller said.

"I think director and best picture were some of the last to come through and then we tallied it up to 10 nominations."

Just the Alejandro Inarritu-Leonardo DiCaprio collaboration The Revenant, with 12, scored more nominations than Mad Max: Fury Road.

The Martian, with seven, and Carol, Bridge of Spies and Spotlight all received six.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens failed to match its box office dominance, missing out on best picture and collecting just five nominations.

It was a tough shoot for the Fury Road crew and stars headed by Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy, with most of the action scenes of the fourth chapter of the Mad Max franchise shot in the desert in the African nation of Namibia.

Interior scenes were filmed at Fox Studios in Sydney.

Miller was nominated for two Oscars, for directing and, as producer, for best picture for Mad Max: Fury Road.

It adds to Miller's career Oscar haul of an animated feature win in 2007 for Happy Feet and best picture and adapted screenplay nominations for Babe in 1996 and original screenplay in 1993 for Lorenzo's Oil.

Mexico's Inarritu, who dominated last year's Oscars with best picture and directing wins for Birdman, could repeat that effort this year, although the newsroom drama Spotlight is favourite for best picture with some bookmakers and analysts.

Miller is fourth favourite for director while Mad Max: Fury Road trails Spotlight, The Revenant, The Big Short and The Martian in the early best picture odds.

Miller's longtime producing partner Doug Mitchell shared the best picture nomination.

"Apart from the acting categories, we seemed to have covered the universe," Colin Gibson, who along with fellow Australian Lisa Thompson, picked up production design nominations for their work on Mad Max: Fury Road, told AAP.

Miller coaxed the great Australian cinematographer John Seale out of retirement to film the post-apocalyptic road chase action film and the 73-year-old was rewarded with the fifth Oscar nomination of his career.

Seale won in 1997 for The English Patient and picked up other nominations for Rain Man, Witness and Cold Mountain.

The other Mad Max: Fury Road Australian nominees were sound mixer Ben Osmo; sound editor David White; makeup and hairstyling Lesley Vanderwalt, Elka Wardega and Damian Martin; and visual effects Andrew Jackson and Dan Oliver.

The Oscar ceremony will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on February 28.

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Images of sailors held in Iran anger US

Sailors made 'navigational error':Pentagon

Images of sailors held in Iran anger US

The US government has sought to defuse diplomatic tensions with Iran over the detention of two US Navy vessels by Iranian forces, but has complained about video released of the incident.

US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter said the US was investigating the detention and was "very glad" to have the sailors back.

The 10 sailors were released after 16 hours in Iranian custody. A video of the nine men and one woman kneeling with their hands over their heads prompted complaints, especially from Republicans who have spoken out against the Obama administration's move toward improving ties with Tehran and the Iran nuclear deal signed by Tehran in July with six world powers.

Carter reiterated US discontent with Iran's use of the video.

"Obviously, I don't like to see our people being detained by a foreign military," Carter said at a news conference on Thursday, but he said he wanted to know "the full context" of the incident.

"What you're looking through in those (video images) is the lens of the Iranian media," he said.

The sailors should be given an opportunity to explain what happened, Carter said.

US officials previously said a "navigational error" had caused the two vessels to drift into Iranian waters, but Carter said on Thursday there appeared to have been a combination of factors.

He said the Pentagon was still talking with the crew about what happened, but said the sailors were "clearly out of the position that they intended to be in".

The incident occurred as a key stage in the Iran-nuclear deal approaches.

State Department spokesman John Kirby said on Thursday he did not know when the so-called implementation day would come, but it was imminent.

"It will occur, and it will occur very soon," he said.

Kirby confirmed concrete had been poured into a nuclear reactor that was slated for decommissioning under the pact.

Once Iran fulfils this and other commitments under the deal, select sanctions are to be lifted.

Kirby said he wanted to give the sailors a chance to describe the circumstances of their capture, but said it was inappropriate for Iran to use the video of the sailors for propaganda purposes.

He noted the sailors were returned in less than 24 hours and all were safe without a shot being fired.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif tweeted that he was glad dialogue and respect resulted in the quick release of the US sailors.

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Oscar nominations a career high for Miller

Oscar nominations a career high for Miller

Oscar nominations a career high for Miller

George Miller paused for a few seconds and then laughed a little.
"Yes, I'd say that," the 70-year-old told AAP after news broke of a record 10 Oscar nominations for his film Mad Max: Fury Road.
Miller - receiving a deluge of congratulatory phone calls, texts and emails just before 1am on Friday as he sat in bed in his Sydney home - decided that moment was the highlight of his long, brilliant career.
It wasn't that he had just been told he had been honoured with directing and best picture Oscar nominations for Mad Max: Fury Road, his fourth instalment in the franchise.
Miller was more chuffed about the success of his crew.
Mad Max: Fury Road was nominated in 10 categories and Miller was particularly pleased with the Australian crew members who received the first Oscar nods of their careers.
A record 13 Australians who worked on Mad Max Fury: Road picked up nominations.
"To be honest, we were careful to temper our expectations because Mad Max: Fury Road is an atypical movie for the Oscars," Miller said.
Miller's wife, Margaret Sixel, was nominated for her editing and so was his old pal, 73-year-old cinematographer John Seale.
His longtime producing partner Doug Mitchell, who joined the Kennedy Miller production house more than 30 years ago, shared the best picture nomination.
The red carpet and pomp and ceremony of the 88th Academy Awards on February 28 will be a world away from the brutally hot, and subzero conditions they faced shooting the film in the desert in Namibia.
The Australian nominees include production designers Colin Gibson and Lisa Thompson; sound mixer Ben Osmo; sound editor David White; makeup and hairstyling Lesley Vanderwalt, Elka Wardega and Damian Martin; and visual effects Andrew Jackson and Dan Oliver.
"It's always great to get a prize, especially something so shiny, but it's terrific we've turned it into a team sport," Gibson told AAP.
For Miller to anoint this year's Oscar nominations as the highlight of his career is extraordinary considering his achievements over the past four decades.
He set out to become a doctor, studying medicine and in 1972 completed his residency at Sydney's St Vincent's Hospital.
During that period he made short films on the side and then shot to international stardom in 1979 with his feature directorial debut Mad Max, starring a fresh-faced Mel Gibson.
Miller then shook up Australian television in the 1980s with co-producer Byron Kennedy, making acclaimed mini-series including The Dismissal, Cowra Breakout, Bangkok Hilton and Vietnam and then carved a path through Hollywood with films including the double Oscar-nominated Lorenzo's Oil.
There was also the beloved Babe in 1995, it's 1998 sequel and his 2006 Oscar-winning animated feature Happy Feet.
Miller, sitting in bed when most of Australia was asleep, was a happy man.
"I thought, 'Gee, someone thought we did a good job'," Miller said in his understated style.
"It's a pat on the back."