Mahindra NuvoSport review, road test

Read the Mahindra NuvoSport review, road test from Autocar India; Less than a year after the launch of its TUV300, Mahindra has launched another sub-four-metre SUV. We find out what's different.

Published on May 10, 2016 12:15:00 PM

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Rear looks identical to Quanto, but black cladding and accents give it some much-needed relief.

Heavy dose of black cladding helps disguise the slab-sided profile.

At a price range of Rs 7.41-9.21 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), the NuvoSport is priced bang on against the Vitara Brezza, although the base Brezza is cheaper and the top-spec is a bit more expensive. More interestingly, its about Rs 20,000 more than the TUV300, spec for spec and this is crucial. Mahindra says the difference between the two SUVs is that the TUV has a tough and rugged appeal, while the NuvoSport is a lifestyle vehicle. The simple fact is, theres a lot of overlap here, and it really begs the question, was there need for a second SUV in the same segment from M&M? Yes, the NuvoSport is slightly better equipped, slightly quicker, marginally more spacious, and some might prefer its look to the TUV300. But, its interior design and quality is a major letdown and it really doesnt add much else to the mix. The TUV300 created a niche, it was somewhat of a novelty, sacrificing some user-friendliness for toughness, which had its own special appeal. The NuvoSport aims to squeeze into the same niche, rehashing the same formula with little improvement and charging a premium for it. It aims a bit higher, and therefore falls a bit harder.