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Mahindra launches DigiSense app

The aim of Mahindra's subscription-based technology platform is to offer a new dimension to vehicle ownership.
1 min read26 Aug '16
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Mahindra & Mahindra today launched DigiSense, a technology solution that connects Mahindra vehicles, tractors, trucks and construction equipment to the cloud. DigiSense, or digitally enabled sensing, will be available across M&M’s entire mobility portfolio ranging from passenger and commercial vehicles to tractors and construction equipment. It will initially be available in the Jeeto and Imperio small CVs, the Arjun tractor, the Mahindra Blazo HCV and the Earthmaster construction equipment. Subsequently, it will be rolled out to the entire M&M vehicle line-up. The technology platform is offered as a subscription-based service.

It aims to empower owners, fleet operators, drivers, dealers and service teams to access vital information about their vehicles on a real-time basis. This includes performance and location of the vehicle, emergency breakdown services and route planner, among other features. Meanwhile, remote diagnostics and reports allow service teams to monitor vehicle health and productivity parameters in real-time.

Commenting on the launch of DigiSense, Dr Pawan Goenka, executive director, Mahindra & Mahindra, said: “Digitisation is emerging as a key differentiator for business transformation and connected vehicle technology is one such manifestation. DigiSense is the first of its kind technology platform which is multi-application and multi-enabled. From providing real-time data to tracking performance and productivity of vehicles, DigiSense will enable customers to control their businesses.”

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At slow speeds, ride is absorbent, but it moves around at speed.

Dashboard is simply laid out, feels plush and buttons and knobs have a nice, tactile feel.

Hyundai Creta's backseat is the more comfortable of the two and has better support.

Steering-mounted controls very handy.

Driver armrest can store essentials and is well placed.

Static cornering lamps offer extra illumination while negotiating turns.

A rear-view camera makes parking the Creta a breeze, but there are no parking sensors.

BR-V's ride is stiff, but it handles nicely; suspension is a bit noisy.

Dash is well laid out with a pleasing design, quality of materials isn't all that great.

BR-V has more space, better legroom and has a really large-sized window area.

BR-V gets a useful third row of seats too.

Paddle shifters mounted behind steering wheel work nicely.

Infotainment system looks dated, some functions a bit hard to use.

Ceiling-mounted air-conditioning vents in the second row are very useful.