2019 Mahindra Alturas G4 Handling & Safety
The ride on the Alturas G4 feels compliant on low speeds but does get unsettling when it passes over bigger bad patches of road at higher speeds. The tyres have good grip and do a good job of cushioning the occupants. There is prominent body roll when going around corners and the steering feel very light. While that is good thing when driving in the city, its equally light at higher speeds and doesn’t weigh too well. A little more life in the steering would have been better. Brakes have a good bite to them and stopping power is great too. But as is with large SUVs, there is nose dive.
The Alturas G4 comes with a comprehensive safety feature package. There are 9 airbags that include curtain and knee airbag, ABS with EBD, ESP, Anti Rollover Protection, Brake Assist, Hill Descent Control, Hill Start Assist and Emergency Stop Signal. No wonder it has received a 5 star rating in the Korean NCAP safety tests. It also comes with a 360 degree Surround Camera in addition to the parking sensors. The camera works like a charm making reversing this SUV a piece of cake. Another cool and thoughtful feature is that the MID shows which direction your tyres are turned when you have parked. Will work well for those who park the car and forget to straighten the wheel.
2019 Mahindra Alturas G4 Verdict
If you are looking to buy a big SUV that is has lots of space, premium interiors and a decent driving experience, the Alturas G4 makes for a great proposition. Its nice to look at, has the SUV street presence that one looks for, easy to drive and is loaded with equipment, some even segment firsts that are not offered on rivals. Pricing will be crucial and Mahindra will be looking to undercut the Fortuner and Endeavour in terms of pricing. If they manage an ex showroom price of Rs. 27 – 28 lakh for the top end variant, it could manage to lure a few customers away from the competition. That said, the Mahindra Alturas G4 is way ahead of the car it replaces (Rexton) and is a very impressive SUV.
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