Mahindra has announced that its flagship, the Alturas SUV, will go on sale in India on November 24. The SUV is, in essence, Mahindra’s version of the latest-gen SsangYong Rexton, and will be the new range-topping model in the carmaker’s line-up.
The Alturas will be available in two trims, namely G2 and G4. While both versions of the SUV will come powered by a 180.5hp/450Nm 2.2-litre diesel engine mated to a Mercedes-sourced 7-speed automatic transmission, there are a few notable differences between the G2 and G4. In short, the G2 is rear-wheel-drive only while the G4 gets four-wheel drive and also more by way of features.
We’ve got our hands on the inside info and can tell you what you can expect on the two versions of the SUV.
Mahindra Alturas G2
Rear-wheel drive
Black and grey Nappa leather upholstery
Multi Information Display (MID)
Dual-chamber HID projector headlamps
LED DRLs with integrated turn indicators
Powered and ventilated front seats with memory function
9.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Electronic parking brake
18-inch alloy wheels
Mahindra Alturas G4
Four-wheel drive
Black and tan Nappa leather upholstery
Coloured Multi Information Display (MID)
Dual-chamber HID projector headlamps
LED DRLs with integrated turn indicators
Powered and ventilated front seats with memory function
9.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Electronic parking brake
Sunroof
Handsfree boot opening
18-inch alloy wheels
Once launched, the Mahindra Alturas will compete against the Toyota Fortuner, the Ford Endeavour and the Isuzu MU-X. The SUV is expected to be priced competitively and undercut the Fortuner, significantly. Meanwhile, bookings for the Mahindra Alturas have been opened.