Mahindra Verito Vibe CS

Summary

Verito Vibe is appreciated for comfort and power-packed performance that it offers. It is one of those vehicles that have added to the success achieved by Mahindra. The rugged looks and powerful performance of this vehicle have won many hearts. The efficient suspension system and reliable braking mechanism make it a good buy at this reasonable price. Great safety quotient, specious interiors and affordable maintenance cost are of the USPs of this model.

Further to this, read Mahindra Verito Vibe Road Test details by our expert.

Exterior

To being with the outer appearance, the vehicle comes equipped with various attractive features that make it look distinct and stylish.The front fascia is quite appealing and comes with a wide & fashionable grille on the front end.The base and the middle trim are integrated with matte black top as well as the bottom bezel. On the other hand, the top variant is fitted with a glossy carbon front grille. For clean visibility, the front windscreen is mated with a washer and a pair of 2-speed option wipers. To give away a uniform look to the vehicle, the front as well as the rear bumpers comes painted in body colour. In top models, side mouldings are provided which are painted in body colour.The external wing mirrors and outside door handles are designed in body colour for mid-level and top variants only. To enhance the rear looks of this variant, high mount stop lamp onto its windshield are integrated. Fog lights with clear lens are fixed into the front bumper of the high end trims.

Interior

The Mahindra Verito Vibe comes with a lot of attractive and classy interior elements. These includes various comfort based and utility based features for enhanced convenience of passengers. The seats are covered with a woven jacquard fabric upholstery fabric and are well-cushioned. The base and mid-range variants feature sporty and black colourgear knob. On the contrary, the top variant is equipped with a silver gear shift lever knob.The instrument panel and a centre console are present at the dashboard, which has a great storage capacity. A bottle holder is available in the top end variants. Further, sun visors to the driver seat as well as the co-passenger seat are fitted in all the variants of this vehicle. The computerized driver information instrument panel is incorporated into the dashboard which features notifications such as a trip metre, average speed &distance to empty indicator and average fuel consumption display. A 2-DIN music system with multiple players support is decked up in top end variants. It comes with CD & MP3 player, USB connectivity and aux-in port. Additionally, a radio tuner and four speakers are mated in the vehicle.

Engine and Transmission

The Mahindra Verito Vibe is integrated with a 1.5-litre diesel engine. It has a potential to generate a maximum power of around 64.1bhp and a peak torque of about 160Nm. A five speed manual transmission gear box is mated with this powerful and efficient engine. A common rail based direct injection fuel supply system is incorporated in this mill which enables it to deliver a mileage of about 20.8 kmpl on highways and around 18 kmpl in city.

Performance and Handling

A five speed manual transmission gear box is incorporated in this series. This engine can potentially breach the 100 kmph speed mark within just 17.2 seconds from scratch. Moreover, it can reachup to a maximum speed of 140 to 145 kmph. The common rail direct injection fuel supply system of this 1.5-litre diesel engine has the capacity of offering a mileage of approx. 20.80 kmpl on highways and around 18 kmpl in city.The rack and pinion mechanism based steering wheel of this series is very responsive and has a minimum turning radius of about 5.25 meters for better grip over it.

Braking System

The entire series of this vehicle is blessed with an efficient suspension mechanism and reliable braking system. A set of disc brakes is fitted in the front wheels while the rear wheels have a set of standard drum brakes. For enhanced braking efficiency and excellent grip, the top end variants are equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS).Along with ABS, this series comes with an electronic brake force distribution (EBD) for better control over the vehicle. A McPherson strut with wishbone link is mounted on the front axle. The rear one is incorporated with H-section torsion beam with deflection-coil spring.

Mileage

The 1461 cc Diesel - powered variant delivers a fuel economy of 19 kmpl in city and 21 kmpl on highways.

Safety Features

Apart from ABS and EBD, this trim comes equipped with an airbag on the driver side which reduces risk of injuries at the time of accidents.

The collapsible function of the steering column helps in avoiding injuries to the chest during collision. Fixed seatbelts are available in the base trim but the high end trims come with adjustable front seatbelts. Apart from these, an immobilizer is mated in all the variants of this vehicle. It helps in freezing the engine at the time of unauthorized entry to the vehicle. The rear doors are integrated with child lock system which makes this vehicle child friendly.

Competitors

This vehicle gives close competition to Maruti Suzuki Swift and Ford Figo.

Pros

1. Comfort and spacious features
2. Reasonable price range
3. Affordable cost of maintenance
4. Well addressed safety quotient

Cons

1. Low ground clearance
2. Fuel economy can be better off
3. Lack of stereo system in base variant
4. Airbags must be available in all variants
5. Absence of ABS in base and middle trims