Mahindra Two Wheelers Ltd (MTWL) will launch its scooter ‘Gusto’ in northern and western regions on September 29 and at a later date across the country in a phased manner. The two-wheeler would be launched in Nepal also on Monday.

The company, which was working on the two-wheeler code named G101, will launch it the vehicle in South Asia, Latin America and Africa in a few months, MTWL said in a statement.

“Gusto comes with an all Aluminium M-TEC engine with features such as a stronger crankshaft and bearings, high inertia magneto, high energy HT coil and series regulator to deliver superior power, efficiency and reliability,” Rajesh Jejurikar, Chief Executive – Farm Equipment and Two Wheeler Division said.

“The Gusto’s styling has its origins in Italy and it has been conceptualised based on extensive research and in-depth consumer insights,” he added.

The Gusto, which has been developed at MTWL’s R&D facility in Pune, is the first product to be developed independently after it acquired Kinetic six years back.

rajesh.kurup@thehindu.co.in

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