Mahindra launches global scooter GUSTO

Mahindra Two Wheelers Limited, a part of the US $16.5 billion Mahindra Group, today launched its eagerly awaited global scooter, the ‘GUSTO’ in Karnataka. The Gusto has been developed entirely indigenously at its state-of-the-art R&D facility in Pune.

Creating new benchmarks in styling, performance, ride quality and comfort, the GUSTO comes with a wide array of consumer inspired technology features:

• Height Adjustable Seat: GUSTO is India’s first scooter to offer a patented Height Adjustable Seat. Now anyone in the family can effortlessly raise or lower the seat according to their height for a safe and comfortable ride.
• Innovations: GUSTO has a host of category-first features like Remote Flip Key, Find-Me Lamps, Guide Lamp, Bright Halogen Head Lamp with LED pilot lamps, easy Front Kick and a Quick Storage compartment
• Italian Styling: GUSTO boasts of a distinctive, bold, and aspirational style
• Performance: It is powered by the high performance, refined 110 cc M-TEC engine with advanced features such as stronger crankshaft and bearings, high inertia magneto, high energy HT coil and series regulator to deliver superior power, efficiency and reliability.
• Ride Quality: The Large 12 inch Wheels, Front Telescopic Suspension with Air Springs, Long Stroke Hydraulic Rear Suspension, High Ground Clearance, Wide Wheel Base and Tubeless Tyres, ensure best-in-class ride quality, safety and stability, even on the toughest roads.

Viren Popli, Chief of Operations, Mahindra Two Wheelers said, "The Gusto is Mahindra’s first groundup scooter developed entirely in house. Based on deep consumer insights, it deploys innovative technology to create a category defining product, which will provide exceptional value to customers looking for a 110cc scooter. After winning the hearts in North & West India, Gusto is being launched in Karnataka in time for the festive occasion and start of New Year."

Dharmendra Mishra, Vice President – Sales and Customer Care, Mahindra Two Wheelers added, "The Italian styled Gusto is powered by the smooth & fuel efficient M-TEC engine. It is India’s first scooter with a Height Adjustable Seat. The telescopic suspension with air springs and 12- inch wheels give it a best-in-class ride experience. Other category-first features like Remote Flip Key, Find-Me Lamps and bright Halogen Head Lamp with LED Pilot Lamps, create amazing value."