Mahindra Verito 1.5 D2

Verito 1.5 D2 Review

The new fangled 2012 Mahindra Verito has been launched today in the Indian car market. This latest version of the Mahindra Verito facelift has been launched in both petrol as well as diesel engine options with power packed and fuel efficient engines. This sedan was first launched in the Indian car market in year, 2005 under the name of Mahindra Logan and it was made under the joint venture of the French automobile giant Renault S.A and India’s very own home grown Mahindra India Group. But their partnership was broken in year, 2010 and Mahindra India launched this sedan under a different name, which is Mahindra Verito. This sedan has been doing very well since then and has done impressive sales for the company. This Mahindra Verito refresh is the first facelift of this sedan since the time it was launched in the Indian automobile bazaar. This new Verito has been given quite a few cosmetic changes to its exteriors and there are also some interesting changes to the interiors as well. This 2012 Verito has a performance packed engine, which is known to give a good mileage as this sedan has garnered quite a lot of popularity across numerous cities in the country. This new refreshed Verito is said to be a popular choice for many men and exudes substance over style. The all new Verito facelift has bolder masculine body lines along with some curvy and robust cuts, which is making this sedan look appealing and eye catching. On the whole, this latest Verito refresh can be termed as one of the most balanced sedans for a regular family, which has all the features a sedan owner can dream of.

Exteriors

The company has given this new 2012 Mahindra Verito some notable changes to its exteriors. To start with the front façade is now more refined and sleek with a chrome plated radiator grille, which also holds a prominent badge of the company. The head lamp cluster has also been tweaked and now features a new pair of sleek eye brow shaped lights, while the newly styled body colored bumpers adds to the elegance of this sedan. The windshield wiper is a two speed plus intermittent, which is good enough and gives a clear vision even during heavy rains. The side profile has a set of robust steel rims with tyres of size 185/70 R14, which are tubeless and have hub wheel covers only. The other notable exterior features such as the sporty roof rails, side cladding as well as the rear appliqué is all black in color along with blacked pillars between the side doors ,which add to the beauty of this 2012 Mahindra Verito. The rear end has a clear lens tail lamp cluster with a high mounted stop lamp, a sculpted and curvy boot lid, while the rear body colored bumpers has integrated reflectors as well. All this put together makes this all new 2012 Mahindra Verito facelift stand out in the crowd and will certainly be a stunner on the Indian roads. The overall length of this sedan is 4277mm and its total width is around 1740mm along with a total height of 1740mm and an impressive ground clearance of 172mm. the spacious boot space is of 510 litres while the overall spacious wheel base is 2630mm.

Interiors

The company has also refurbished the interiors of this 2012 Mahindra Verito facelift and it is now more exciting and spicier than its precursor. To start with the insides have been spruced up with a two tone dashboard and instrument panel, while the seating arrangement is extremely comfortable and spacious and this new refreshed Mahindra Verito 1.5 D2 can easily accommodate five passengers inside it. The seats are covered with premium fabric upholstery, which is of woven jacquard. The rear seat is pretty wide that makes it very comfortable for the rear passengers and has three head restraints as well. The centre façade is moulded and black in color and the instrument panel has a topper pad along with a storage space in the centre console . Other utility features such as a parcel shelf to keep some necessary things at hand is fitted, while there are sun visors, a mobile holder and black colored outer rings of the air conditioning vents along with ergonomic control buttons. Apart from all these aspects, the luggage compartment has been given a partial carpet.

Engine and Performance

The all new 2012 Mahindra Verito facelift has a powerful and high performance engine, which is fuel efficient and very reliable. The 1.5 litre common rail direct injection diesel engine has 4 cylinders and eight valves that can displace close to 1461cc . this commanding engine has the capacity to churn out a maximum power output of  65Bhp at 4000 Rpm in combination with a peak torque yield of 160Nm at 2000 Rpm. This impressive power train is cleverly mated with a smooth five speed manual transmission gear box for efficient gear shift, which will give a pleasurable drive. This new 2012 Mahindra Verito can cross the 100 kmph barrier from a standstill in just about 18.4 seconds, while this 1.5 L engine can take this premium sedan to a top speed of 144 kmph, which is remarkable . The mileage is said to be between 17 to 21 kmpl , which has been recorded under standard driving conditions.

Braking and Handling

These are a couple of very vital aspects of any vehicle and the company has fitted this new 2012 Mahindra Verito with a sound braking as well as a robust suspension system. The unmatched braking system is very effective in any weather conditions with the front having disc brakes and the rear end being equipped with drum brakes . The suspension system for the front axle is a McPherson type wish bone link while the rear axle has been equipped with an H-Section torsion beam that also has a programmed deflection coil spring as well, which is good enough to take care of any sudden jerks and potholes this car falls in.

Safety Features

These are one of the most important features in any automobile, which are responsible for the safety of the passengers as well as the protection of the vehicle. This new 2012 Mahindra Verito 1.5 D2 is equipped with quite a few safety features such as a head lamp leveling device to help the driver get a better vision, a collapsible steering wheel column, adjustable front as well as rear seat head restraints along with fixed front seat belts. Other important safety features includes front disc brakes for efficient braking , an anti theft engine immobilizer to avoid any unauthorized entry into the vehicle, children proof rear door locks, a prismatic day and night inside rear view mirror, halogen head lamps for enhanced visibility and a laminated windshield along with a headlights on warning buzzer, a tachometer and a dual tone horn as well to add to the safety and protection of the occupants.

Comfort Features

This new 2012 Mahindra Verito facelift has been equipped with some top of the line convenience features for enhancing the driving experience of the driver as well as the other passengers. There is a long list of such comfort features which comprise of a brilliant LCD display in the instrument cluster that shows the total mileage, petrol gauge and also has a digital clock , a powerful air conditioner that cools the cabin quickly and efficiently along with a cabin heater. Then this 2012 Verito also has front as well as rear head restraints along with a front door map pocket, luggage compartment light for better visibility during the night, a remote operated fuel tank lid, a responsive power steering and a rear boot opener as well. On the whole, this 2012 Mahindra Verito 1.5 D2 is a wonderful sedan, which is aptly suitable for the Indian road and traffic conditions.

Pros

Beautifully designed body structure, impressive mileage, powerful engine that is very responsive.

Cons

Interiors comfort features are less, Music system can be added, price can be made more competitive, interior plastics can be improved.