Mahindra Verito 1.5 Executive edition

Verito 1.5 Executive edition Review

Mahindra Verito is one of the affordable sedan series available in the Indian car market, which comes with a diesel engine option only. The company is selling this sedan in three variants along with an special edition trim. This Mahindra Verito 1.5 Executive Edition variant is bestowed with quite a few exclusive features like a touchscreen navigation with voice alert function, Italian leather upholstery, leather wrapped steering wheel, floor mats and many other such aspects, which gives the occupants a plush feel while traveling. On the other hand, its exteriors are designed with stylish body decals, 'Executive Edition' badging on tail gate and blue vision headlamps for better visibility. This sedan is available in only one exterior paint, which is Pearl White with a metallic finish option. The company has powered this variant with a 1.5-litre diesel engine, which comes with a displacement capacity of 1461cc. It has the ability to churn out a maximum power of 65bhp in combination with 160Nm peak torque output. This engine is incorporated with a common rail based direct injection fuel supply system, which can generate 20.8 Kmpl of decent mileage on the bigger roads. While in the city limits under standard conditions, this sedan can give out a maximum fuel economy of 18.01 Kmpl, which is rather good for this segment.

Exteriors:

The overall length is 4277mm along with a decent height of 1540mm and a total width of 1740mm, which includes external rear view mirrors as well. It is designed with a large wheelbase of 2630mm that ensures a spacious cabin inside. It has a minimum ground clearance of 172mm, which is quite decent for this segment. This variant comes with a spacious boot compartment of 510 litres, where we can store a lot of luggage. Its frontage is designed with a chrome garnished radiator grille, which is surrounded by a well-lit headlight cluster. It is powered by exclusive blue vision headlamps and side turn indicator. The body colored bumper has a wide air dam for cooling the engine and is flanked by a pair of bright clear lens fog lamps. The windscreen is made of laminated glass and integrated with a pair of 2-speed intermittent wipers. The slanting bonnet comes with a couple of visible character lines. The side profile is designed with stylish body decals and side moldings. Its neatly carved wheel arches are fitted with a set of 14 inch alloy wheels, which further enhances the look of its side profile. These rims are further equipped with 185/70 R14 sized tubeless radial tyres. The door handles and outside rear view mirrors are painted in body. On the other hand, the rear end comes with a curvy boot lid, which is embossed with Executive badging . Apart from these, this sedan is fitted with a pair of sporty roof rails, a windshield with high mounted stop lamp and a defogger.

Interiors:

The spacious internal cabin of this Mahindra Verito 1.5 Executive edition variant is incorporated with a lot of sophisticated features for the convenience of the occupants. The car manufacturer has also given this variant a number of utility based aspects, which includes front and rear head restraints, front door map pockets, theater dimming interior lights with courtesy delay, trunk room light, bottle holders, remote operated fuel tank lid, rear parcel shelf for easy access, cigarette lighter and mobile holder. The seats are very comfortable, provide ample leg space and are covered with leather upholstery along with matching vinyl door trims. The leather wrapped steering wheel, silver plated gear shift knob and cubic printed center fascia gives the cabin a classy look. Apart from these, it is bestowed with floor mats, sun visors with passenger side vanity mirror, ashtrays, luggage compartment carpet, AC vents with silver accent and several other aspects as well.

Engine and Performance:

This variant is fitted with a 1.5-litre diesel engine, which is integrated with four cylinders and eight valves using an SOHC valve configuration. This power plant has the ability to displace 1461cc , while producing 65bhp at 4000rpm along with 160Nm of peak torque at 2000rpm. This engine is cleverly mated with a five speed manual transmission gear box, which sends the engine power to its front wheels. This sedan can achieve a maximum speed in the range of 145 to 150 Kmph, which is quite good for this segment. At the same time, it can cross the speed barrier of 100 Kmph in close to 17.2 seconds. The company has incorporated this engine with a CRDI fuel supply system, which allows the sedan to generate 20.8 Kmpl and 18.01 Kmpl on the highways and city limits respectively.

Braking and Handling:

The front wheels are fitted with disc brakes, while the rear gets drum brakes as well. This braking mechanism is further enhanced by antilock braking system along with electronic brake force distribution that prevents the vehicle from skidding in case of sudden brakes are taken . On the other hand, the front axle is assembled with a McPherson strut with double wishbone link type of mechanism. Whereas the rear axle is fitted with H-section torsion beam, which is further accompanied by programmed deflection coil spring. This variant is blessed with a power steering system, which is tilt adjustable and makes handling easier. This steering wheel supports a minimum turning radius of 5.25 meters.

Comfort Features:

For in-car entertainment, this Mahindra Verito 1.5 Executive edition variant is blessed with an integrated music system, which has CD/MP3 player, USB interface, Bluetooth connectivity and four speakers. The efficient air conditioning unit comes with cabin heater. In addition to these, this variant is incorporated with all four power windows, electrically adjustable ORVMs, dual horn, power steering, remote boot opener and many other such aspects as well. The advanced instrument panel houses a digital tachometer, LCD display with digital clock and temperature/mileage gauges, headlights on and door open warning buzzer . It also has a drive computer with average fuel consumption, speed and distance to empty function.

Safety Features:

The list includes laminated windshield, prismatic day and nigh inside rear view mirror, child proof rear door locks, seat belts for all occupants, collapsible steering column, driver airbag, headlamp leveling device and many other such aspects. Apart from these, it comes with ABS along with EBD and an anti theft electronic encoded safety system , which is activated by transponder.

Pros:
1. Spacious interiors with a lot of comfort and safety features.
2. Cost of ownership is affordable.

Cons:

1. Acceleration and pick up can be better.

2. Engine sound and harshness can be reduced.