Mahindra Verito 1.4 G2 BSIII

Verito 1.4 G2 BSIII Review

Mahindra & Mahindra has many SUVs in its Indian portfolio. And along with those high end SUVs, it also offers a ‘Poor Man’s Sedan’, the Mahindra Verito sedan. Mahindra Verito sedan is available in both diesel and petrol variants. Mahindra Verito 1.4 G2 BS III is the base petrol variant and is priced the lowest in the range. The car has been fitted with a 1.4-litre MPFI petrol mill that follows the BS III norms. This engine has a displacement of 1390cc and is capable of producing 75bhp of peak power and 110Nm of maximum torque. The 5-speed manual transmission coupled with the engine helps the car in delivering decent mileage figures. Besides the engine, the interior features of this car variant are inspiring. For such a low price, the car has been installed with air-conditioning, rear head restraint, trunk room light, remote fuel lid opener, power steering and more. Additionally, there is also an LCD display that showcases the driving details along with an instrumental cluster with tachometer. From the looks of it, Mahindra Verito 1.4 G2 BS III comes with a professional and sophisticated appearance. The chrome finishes on the outside are coupled with features like body coloured bumpers, intermittent windshield wipers, black side cladding, black rear appliqué, high mounted stop lamp, and reverse light. on the safety front, Mahindra Verito 1.4 G2 BS III comes with basic safety features such as collapsible steering column, headlamp leveling device, front disc brakes, halogen headlamps, adjustable front and rear head restraint, seat belts for all, anti-theft electronic encoded safety system and central locking system.

Exteriors

The exteriors of Mahindra Verito 1.4 G2 BS III are decent and very different from the Renault-Mahindra Logan. The headlamps are designed differently keeping in mind the tidiness that it requires. A sporty bumper is present on the front as well as on the rear. The aerodynamically designed exteriors of this car model also comprise of chrome plated grille with wide windscreen. The well-shaped headlamps accentuate the front end of the car. The Mahindra logo has been placed centrally on the front façade. The roof rails with rounded ORVMs make the side profile appear to be impressive. coming to the rear end of Mahindra Verito 1.4 G2 BS III, the car has well-sculpted boot lid accompanied by stylish clear lens tail lights. The boot lid has chrome slate with firm’s emblem on it. The black side cladding completes the overall appearance of the car and makes Mahindra Verito 1.4 G2 BS III quite alluring.

Interiors

Mahindra Verito 1.4 G2 BS III has wonderful interiors, which comprise of airy and roomy cabin. The upholstery for the seats here is of high quality and doesn’t disappoint. The rear backseat are has ample of space with three head restraints. The dual tone interiors blend in very well with the elegant dashboard that flows smoothly across the centre panel. The sporty gear shift knob is sophisticated as well. The two-tone instrumental panel is very appealing. The storage compartments present in the door and dashboard also enhance the overall interiors. The boot of 510 litres is another notable feature here.

Engine

Under the hood, Mahindra Verito 1.4 G2 BS III comes with a BS III complaint, 1.4-litre MPFI petrol engine that has a displacement of 1390cc . This engine is robust and has the capacity to producing 75bhp of peak power at the rate of 5500 rpm and 110Nm of maximum torque at the rate of 3000 rpm. To enhance the performance of the car, the engine here has been coupled with 5-speed manual transmission, which gives the car the ability to go from 0 to 100 kmph in 15.8 seconds with a top speed of about 152 kmph . On the mileage front, the car engine is a great and is capable of delivering 11.3 kmpl of mileage on the city roads, while 15.7 kmpl of mileage is given out on the smooth highways.

Braking and handling

The Mahindra Verito 1.4 G2 BS III is equipped with a sound braking system. Mahindra Verito 1.4 G2 BS III’s front brakes are disc type and the rear brakes are drum type. The Mahindra Verito 1.4 G2 BS III has got advanced suspension system that is responsible for a comfortable driving experience. The front suspensions are McPherson-type with wishbone link while the rear is of H-section torsion beam type with programmed deflection-coil spring. This is accompanied by power steering wheel, which makes the car handling very easy and hassle free for the driver.

Comfort Features

The comfort level in Mahindra Verito 1.4 G2 BS III is decent. Being the base variant, the comfort features are kept bare minimum. The car comes with proficient air conditioning system with heater. The AC vents are positioned correctly keeping in mind the comfort for the rear seat passengers. The 3 rear head restraints for the rear occupants make the ride utterly comfortable for them. The power steering wheel is very smooth and makes the handling of the car very easy . The car variant also features cup holders for the front along with remote fuel lid and boot opener. The other miscellaneous comfort features comprise of centre console, fabric finish with door trim, parcel shelf, circular knit, ashtrays, cigarette lighter, and a bit of wooden finish here and there. All these together make Mahindra Verito 1.4 G2 BS III interiors’ look very elegant and sophisticated.

Safety Features

The safety features in Mahindra Verito 1.4 G2 BS III are kept minimum as this is the base variant in the range. Apart from the strong brake system, the car comes with child safety door locks, anti-theft alarm, day and rear view mirror, passenger rear side rear view mirror, halogen headlamps, seat belts for all occupants, side and front impact beams, and engine immobiliser. All these features make Mahindra Verito 1.4 G2 BS III quite safe and sound for the passengers.

Pros 

Sporty and elegant exteriors along with frugal engine

Cons 

Lack of many comfort and safety features like power windows, airbags etc.