Mahindra Verito Vibe Diesel
Overview
Mahindra Verito Vibe is the only vehicle in Indian automotive market that is available in sedan and compact sedan version. In terms of looks, Verito Vibe borrows several features from Verito such as a robust build, reliability, ample interior space, and Mahindra,s trademark 'lower ownership costs'. Currently the car is being offered in three variants: D2, D4 and D6. Understanding the value of looks and design, Mahindra has bestowed this sedan with unconventional looks and exterior features. The front fascia of the car looks awesome with a carbon fibre grille, large halogen headlamps, fog lights, laminated windshield and intermittent wipers. Mahindra offers this sedan with number of colour options which includes some dynamic tones such as Dolphin Grey, Java Brown, Mist Silver, Fiery Black, Diamond White, Toreador Red and Aqua Rush.
Exterior
The front segment of Verito Vibe is marked by its impressive black carbon fibre grille that proudly bears the 'Mahindra' emblem in its centre. This grille is closely guarded by a pair of smoky clear lens halogen headlights that illuminate its way in all kind of weather conditions. The dual tone front bumper also looks sporty with an air dam in between and a pair of fog lights on each corner. The pair of intermittent wipers clears the front view by cleaning its laminated front windshield. The sub-four meter sedan has a crossover like stance.
The side profile of the car looks noteworthy with a pair of 185/70 R14 14" champagne colored alloy wheels, body toned door handles, pronounced side beams and body toned side moulding. The rear side of the car features light streaming LED tail lights that have been neatly vertically clustered on both sides. Mahindra Verito Vibe despite being a compact sedan features an awesome boot space of 330 litres. It has a ground clearance of 172 mm along with a flexible suspension system ensure safe passage through rough and patchy roads.
Interior
Verito Vibe has a wheelbase measuring 2630mm translates into a spacious cabin with comfortable room for five occupants. The sedan also equips Quick-cool AC, premium upholstery and there is a large boot space for storing luggage. Mahindra has given a premium look to the interiors and several impressive features that make this car look refreshing and spicy. The first thing that impresses is a light color dashboard with smart black colored finishing touches. The center console is marked with two round shaped AC vents, a CD player, and within reach controls. The cabin has been blessed with numerous storage spaces that can accomplish all your big and small storage needs. A large parcel shelf, a mobile holder, a bottle holder, map pockets, and a rear parcel shelf are some of the noteworthy storage spaces offered in the top model of the car.
Major comfort features offered in the car comprise a powerful air conditioner, cabin heater, a 2DIN CD player, USB interface, AUX-in support, remote control for music player, head restraints over all seats, theatre dimming lights, a bright trunk room light, rear windscreen defogger, power steering and windows, central lock, day/night rear view mirror, a computerized driver information system, a handy gear shift knob with silver finish, headlight on warning buzzer, sun visors for driver and front co-passenger.
Performance
Mahindra bestowed Verito Vibe with an efficient suspension system that promises a bump free ride to its accommodators across all kind of paths. The front portion of the car is handled by a McPherson suspension accompanied by a wishbone link while the rear end is taken care by an H-section torsion beam along with a programmed deflection coil spring. The combination of these systems helps the car in covering all patches and unevenness over roads with smoothness. The car offers an outstanding ride quality and can smoothly glide over all kind of rough terrains without letting you feel the ups and downs below it. The 185/70 R14 tyres and a ground clearance of 172mm plays a huge role in ensuring this level of comfort.
Safety and Security
The safety front of the car is also strengthened with some standard measures such as a strong built, a fine tuned suspension system, driver airbag, steering wheel frame made up of magnesium which reduces impact of collision, central lock, day/night inside rear view mirror, anti-theft alarm, halogen headlights, collapsible steering, door ajar warning, electrical rear window child lock, fog lamps, a laminated windshield, adjustable front seats belts, adjustable head restraints over front and rear seats, remote door locking, and more. The front portion of the car is equipped with disc brakes while the rear portion braking is supported by drum brakes. Apart from these, the braking system of the car gets aided by advanced systems like Anti-lock Braking System and Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) system. These two systems play a major role in strengthening the security and safety of car.
Specifications
Considering the heavy inclination of Indian buyers towards diesel, Mahindra has played safe, offering all three versions of Verito Vibe with only diesel fuel option. The power to weight ratio of the car is good because of which it delivers an acceptable mileage figure. The car remains quite firm as you start the engine. Mahindra Verito Vibe sources power from 1.5-litre DCi unit producing 64 BHP at 4000 rpm and 160 Nm torque at 2000 rpm. The four cylinder diesel unit is coupled to a manual transmission.
Key Features & Specifications
Key Features
Central Locking | Yes |
Immobilizer | Yes |
ABS | Yes |
EBD | Yes |
Airbags | Driver |
Key Specifications
Engine | 1.5-litre dCi CRDi |
Displacement | 1461 cc |
Power | 65 bhp@4000rpm |
Torque | 160 Nm@2000rpm |
No. of Gears | 5 |
Drive Type | FWD |
Length | 3991 mm |
Width | 1740 mm |
Height | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase | 2630 mm |
Ground Clearance | 172 mm |
Turning Radius | 5.25 meters |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 litres |
Seating Capacity | 5 |
Tyres Type | Tubeless |
Tyres Size | 185/70 R14 |