Mahindra has Launched its Flagship SUV
Alturas G4 (Ssangyong Rexton) against
ford endeavor and
Toyota Fortuner in India. Premium Suv segment is growing very well in India and Mahindra is also participating in this race with its new
flagship Alturas G4.
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Auto Expo is the place where we saw
Mahindra Alturas G4 for the first time. Mahindra is known for their products like the Scorpio and XUV500 in India.
Mahindra Alturas comes with unique features like 360 degrees back parking camera, It helps to park your car in no time. Mahindra Alturas G4 (Premium SUV) is a bit more expensive than Toyota Fortuner. However, the interiors of Alturas G4 is better than Fortuner.
The company is happy with its sales performance of Alturas G4 (Ssangyong Rexton) in the global market. In India, the Rexton rename and comes as the Alturas G4.
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Alturas Engine Specifications ➤
In term of Specifications of Mahindra Alturas G4.It comes with a 2,157 cc diesel Engine that gives a maximum power of 178 bhp @ 4,000 rpm and Peak Torque of 400 Nm @ 1,600 - 2,600 rpm. Alturas comes with 7-speed Transmission. Mahindra level of refinement on the Alturas is awesome and quite.
Driving this big SUV at slow city speeds is a breeze. And the engine has a good mid-range and there is ample power on tap to allow the SUV to accelerate efficiently. Shifting gears are seamless and you move through the gears with ease, but when you want to execute a quick downshift or even an upshift, the gearbox seems to want to take its own sweet time. Also, you can shift gears manually.
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Best Xterior Design ➤
Mahindra has tweaked the grille of this car, which makes it look different from the International model. Upfront of Mahindra Alturas G4 SUV has a huge signature grille that gives the Alturas loads of appealing and the stylish headlamps, which give it an air of sophistication. In profile, it looks like a mini Landcruiser thanks to the squared off wheel arches and the large 18-inch alloy wheels look nice.
Interiors and Space ➤
As soon as you open the door, you come across a massive surprise. It is not something that you expect from a Mahindra Car. The lower part of the dashboard comes fished in leather, However, the finish could have been better in some places. You get a high-quality wood trim inside the car too. However, getting inside is a bit difficult as there is no step to climb into. The car also comes with ventilated seats, which is a first in the class feature. there are clever storage spaces in this car. The second-row space is decent but 3rd-row space is not good. Passengers out there will get out of the car so that they would rather walk.
Drive and Handling Review ➤
unlike its competition, the Alturas G4 is powered by a smaller 2.2-liter four-cylinder diesel engine (Endeavour has a bigger 3.2-liter option while the Fortuner’s diesel displaces 2.8-liter). This premium SUV is very easy to drive and gear shift are buttery smooth. People are admiring its chassis responsiveness and its refined engine. If you are a keen driver then it is the machine you should go for. Many other SUV in this price range are Ford Endeavour(26.3 to 32.8 lakh INR Ex-Showroom price ) and Toyota Fortuner(Price Start from 27.22 lakh to 32.9 lakh INR EX-Showroom).
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Alturas G4 INR Price ➤
Still, seeing as Mahindra has priced the Alturas quite well (starting at Rs 26.95 lakh and going up to Rs 29.95 lakh), it does have what it takes to give the competition a good fight. Make no mistake, this new Alturas (Rexton) is a big step up on the earlier car.
Verdict ➤
The
Mahindra Alturas G4 is positioned above the
XUV500 and boasts of a very premium appeal thanks to its rich interiors and amount of features it comes with. The performance from the 2.2-liter engine is also good and the SUV lacks in the handling department. The ride quality is also not very plush. However, at this price point, the
Alturas G4 is definitely an option that one should consider in this segment.
Should I Buy Mahindra Alturas G4?
If you are in the automobile market for a Premium SUV with good features, spacious interiors, and decent driving feel, the
Mahindra Alturas g4 has a lot more than that. It is attractive, it is light and easy to drive in all driving conditions, and it’s even well equipped. It even gets some Safety features like the nine airbags, ventilated front seats, seat memory for the driver, electronic parking brake, and 360-degree camera.
