mahindra KUV100 K8 (Ex-showroom price starting from Rs 6,09,706)  (Book for Rs 10,000)

Joining the ranks of the XUV500 and the TUV300 is this “kool” and “kompact” Mahindra KUV100 K8 car. Tough and rugged on the outside, and with a contrasting refined and inviting interior, this SUV is young and aggressive. The car is an unbeatable combination of spacious interiors, peppy performance, accessible technology, good fuel efficiency, and excellent safety.

Design

The KUV 100 K8’s tall and wide dimensions give it a muscular look. It’s a car that’s designed to dominate the road. Its spider-design alloy wheels, its signature front grille with chrome inserts, its sunglass-inspired wraparound headlamps, its clenched fist-inspired ORVMs, roof-mounted antennae, and its dual-tone bumpers and dynamic fog lamps with chrome accents, it’s clear that this car merges style and function quite beautifully.

Style

This SUV car comes with sleek door side cladding and wheel arch cladding, a sporty rear spoiler, unique double barrel tail lamps, high-placed rear door handles, lustrous interiors with piano black inserts, premium fabric upholstery, first-in-class mood lighting in its inner door handles, and a sculpted steering wheel which is also equipped with bolsters. Twin pod instrument cluster in the front give it that edge over other regular SUV cars.

Technology

The Mahindra KUV100 K8 is all about performance. Its all new mFalcon petrol and diesel engine, its eco mode(in diesel) feature, its micro hybrid technology, daytime running lamps, the in-car infotainment system that comes complete with Bluetooth audio, hands-free calling, USB, and aux connections, the Mahindra Blue Sense app which lets you access vehicle information such s the tyre pressure and A/C status etc., steering mounted audio and phone controls, and Driver Information System (DIS) make it the beast of a car that it is.

Safety Features

Marked with the standard Mahindra ABS safety feature, and equipped with dual air bags, Isofix child seat mounts on the rear seat so your child has a comfortable ride, automatic hazard warning lamps that turn on in case of panic braking, dual rear fog lamps, speed sensing automatic door locks, and an engine immobilizer all contribute to the safety of the driver and the passengers. The car’s monocoque construction adds to its ergonomic design.

Comfort and Convenience

Furnished with a spacious 6-seater capacity, armrest with cup holders, a console-mounted joystick-like gearshift, puddle lamps on all doors which is useful on rainy evenings and nights, a cluster gear indicator, a removable storage bin, a cooled glove box, a sunglass holder, and an adjustable driver seat make this car a truly innovative one. It’s also equipped with an electric power tiltable steering wheel, 12V charging points, and an illuminated key ring.