Mahindra KUV100 NXT Diesel

Mahindra KUV100 marks Mahindra's entry into the lower spectrum of compact SUV segment. From exterior styling to cozy interiors and stuffed cabins, Mahindra KUV100 has it all. With the KUV100, Mahindra believes it has created a comparatively more muscular and stylish compact crossover in this new segment. Looking at the design, Mahindra KUV100 will entice a lot of the younger breed of customers. Fuel economy delivered by the petrol-powered KUV100 is 18.2 kmpl. Mahindra KUV100 is accessible in 8 different colours - Black and Red, Black and Silver, Dazzling Silver, Designer Grey, Fiery Orange, Flamboyant Red, Midnight black and Pearl White.

Mahindra have crafted the front profile assertively with most of the attention paid to bumper. The front fascia of the KUV100 NXT gets a very lean radiator grille with vertically placed chrome finished fillets. The pulled back head lamps are wide from front and get tapered towards the end almost covering the hood length. Black plastic cladding is draped all around the KUV100 NXT. The rectangular shaped fog lamps in front are tucked well within the black cladding. The overall look of the SUV is enhanced by this thick black cladding that lends KUV100 NXT much requisite butch front profile. Its side profile is marked by the square wheel arches and sharp creases emerging from A-pillar and tail lights. The grab handle for the back door is mounted on rear quarter glass. The tail section gets high mounted rectangular tail lamp assembly and moreover, an integrated spoiler atop that adds to the brawny-ness of the Mahindra KUV100. KUV100 NXT is 3700 mm long, 1735 mm wide and 1655 mm high.

Mahindra KUV 100 interior gets a dual tone of grey and black on the centre console and dashboard. The centre console and steering wheel are influenced with silver accent giving it a styling touch. The vinyl seats are covered in base variants but also get fabric in the higher trims. KUV100 is offered in two seating configuration, a standard 3+3 seating arrangement which is available across all variants and a 2+3 seating arrangement is offered for all except for the K2 and K2+ models. The long vertical centre console houses AC vent on top, followed by the touchscreen infotainment system with vertically aligned temperature knobs on the left side of console. The gear lever is housed on the right side of console. The boot space is 243 litres which can be extended to 473 litres.

On the performance front, Mahindra lacks a bit of punch which is required from petrol engine SUV. The petrol engine in KUV100 NXT is silent and capable of delivering 18.2 kmpl. The steering is light and quick with every response made to it. Moreover, making a quick U-turn is not at all difficult even if it is done single-handed. The engine is good enough and responds well to the throttle. Overall, driving Mahindra KUV100 is fun, but going too fast through the corners can be a silly act. 

Braking system is formed by ventilated disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear. Other vital braking features inset to support the brakes affixed in front and back comprise of anti-lock-braking system along with electronic brake force distribution, which is standard across all variants. Standard safety features on board are automatic door lock, central door locking, and door open indicator. Other safety features obtainable on the SUV are child safety locks on rear doors, anti-slip clips for driver side door mats, ISOFIX child seat mount on rear seat, engine immobilizer, anti-theft security alarm and dual airbags. Vital braking features like anti-lock-braking system and electronic brake force distribution are standard across the KUV100 NXT variants. 

Mahindra KUV100 engine line-up consists of all-new mFALCON petrol and diesel units, for the gasoline and diesel trims respectively. The two petrol variants employ a 1.2 litre, mFALCON G80 petrol engine good for top power of 82 BHP at 5500 rpm along with maximum torque of 115 Nm between 3500 - 3600 rpm. The diesel variants derive power from the 1.2 litre, mFALCON G75 diesel powertrain, which is tuned to yield pinnacle power output of 77 BHP at 3750 rpm and zenith torque of 190 Nm between 1750 - 2250 rpm. Mahindra KUV100 transmission is a conventional five-speed manual gearbox and drive is delivered to the front wheels.