Mahindra KUV100 Detailed Review

[MotuSid]

Now that they are riding on a wave of success, I think they should put less focus on acquiring other companies and channel their resources to make a really good sedan.

Eh? That sounds counter-productive to me. Mahindra is not known for building good sedans - why would a potential customer suddenly take interest in a sedan from the company, even if the company does make one? There is a clear shift in trend showing people prefer SUVs or SUV-like vehicles as compared to other body styles - WORLD OVER. Mahindra should stick what they do best - no need to go into the sedan/hatchback market at all, unless they have a niche to fill.

[NikilSJ]

Eh? That sounds counter-productive to me. Mahindra is not known for building good sedans - why would a potential customer suddenly take interest in a sedan from the company, even if the company does make one? There is a clear shift in trend showing people prefer SUVs or SUV-like vehicles as compared to other body styles - WORLD OVER. Mahindra should stick what they do best - no need to go into the sedan/hatchback market at all, unless they have a niche to fill.

Mahindra is not known for for building sedans you say. That's because they've never even attempted to build one in the first place. But I agree with you that SUVs and crossovers are all the rage now and that Mahindra should stick to what they do best. All I am saying is they could bring in a niche sedan, may be like the Komodo to get rid of the 'tractor-maker' tag. That's all. Anyway, they are in a good place right now with the KUV, TUV and Bolero raking in the numbers for them.

[Praveen]

The Komodo concept looks mean as hell!! This concept has the potential to actually become the Indian Hummer/ Humvee! Mahindra defence could actually reinforce the chassis, add a snorkel, light armour plating (at least to protect it from 7.62mm rounds), reduce the overhangs a bit and voila! I think it would be better than the Axe:

Without being too bulky like the Marksman:

Additionally the Komodo could have a roof mounted .50cal gun or a 40mm grenade launcher. It would be suweet, right!

[Praveen]

NikilSJ As you said, Mahindra could bring up a niche vehicle. Perhaps the civilian version of the Komodo?

[NikilSJ]

The concept Praveen is called the Axe. That was a light military utility vehicle designed to meet Indian Army's specifications. However, after the evaluation, the army decided not to place an order. It looks mean though. I remember reading a feature on this a long while back in Overdrive. I was completely smitten by its looks.

[NikilSJ]

It looks like Mahindra has started to feel the heat after the launch of the Maruti Suzuki IGNIS. The homegrown manufacturer has decided to reintroduce the top-end Mahindra KUV100 K8 variant with several cosmetic changes to keep interest in the, in my opinion, odd-looking micro SUV alive.

The K8 variant of the KUV100 now comes withdual-colour options: Flamboyant Red or Dazzling Silver with Metallic Black roof. This variant will now sport 15-inch alloy wheels which should help make the oddball less…er, odd.

The company is also offering customisation options for the KUV100. There will be four accessory packs on offer: sporty exterior, sporty interior, premium exterior and premium interior packs. The changes aren’t limited to the top-end variant alone. The K6 and K6+ variants will now be equipped with 14-inch spider design alloy wheels that were earlier standard on the top-end K8 variant.

[JOY_MRC]

NikilSJ I kind of like the new Red and Black theme on the KUV. reminds me of Weebette from Flubber. 15" wheels is a welcome addition. even then the wheels looks puny in the huge wheel well but still better than 14" I guess. The all black interior however doesn't look good on this car. all black with the dashboard mounted gearbox and fabric seats, all make it look like a utility vehicle not sporty Seat covers is a must to lift the cheap feel

[CorsaVeloce]

[QUOTE_NODE]"Originally posted by NikilSJ" It looks like Mahindra has started to feel the heat after the launch of the Maruti Suzuki IGNIS. The homegrown manufacturer has decided to reintroduce the top-end Mahindra KUV100 K8 variant with several cosmetic changes to keep interest in the, in my opinion, odd-looking micro SUV alive.The K8 variant of the KUV100 now comes withdual-colour options: Flamboyant Red or Dazzling Silver with Metallic Black roof. This variant will now sport 15-inch alloy wheels which should help make the oddball less…er, odd.The company is also offering customisation options for the KUV100. There will be four accessory packs on offer: sporty exterior, sporty interior, premium exterior and premium interior packs. The changes aren’t limited to the top-end variant alone. The K6 and K6+ variants will now be equipped with 14-inch spider design alloy wheels that were earlier standard on the top-end K8 variant. [/QUOTE_NODE] I like how it says 'Pulse-Racing Performance. We should probably test drive this new one, looks interesting.