Mahindra has chopped another vehicle, this time the Verito sedan has gone under the knife (or axe?). We’ve seen a surprising amount of interest and discussion around this vehicle, particularly its polarising appearance. We took the Verito Vibe around Mumbai for a spin and came away with mixed feelings.
14-inch alloy wheels, a new carbon-shade grille and smoked headlamps, the rest of the car is identical.The car is a good 50mm wider than the Swift, the segment best seller and should seat three abreast in much more comfort. Shoulder room measures identical to the Verito sedan at 1420mm, which is a whopping 210mm more than the Maruti Suzuki Swift, and 250mm more than the Ford EcoSport! The centre console, gear knob, etc are all taken straight off the Verito. Kit levels are decent with the top end D6 model getting a 2-DIN sound system, ABS with EBD and a single airbag for the driver. The front passenger will simply have to rely on faith in the driver.
Mahindra have always priced their vehicles competitively and the Vibe is no different. Three models are available and prices start at Rs 5.63 lakh for the base D2, while the top D6 costs Rs 6.49 lakh ex-showroom, Mumbai. It’s considerably cheaper than the competition and is a no-nonsense solution for someone who wants an affordable small car to carry five in comfort, but doesn’t really need much more. A full comparison with its rivals is just around the corner.
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