2017 Mahindra KUV100 Dual-Tone Edition - Detailed Pictorial Review
Raj Vehicles (Mohali)
Authorised Mahindra Dealer
C-118, Industrial Area, Phase -7,
S.A.S. Nagar, Mohali
+91 90410 97380
Overview Written by Rajdeep Singh Jawanda
Photography Done by Akash Rikhi
Detailed Exterior Overview on Page 2 >>>
[caption id="attachment_10122" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] The high overall height is clearly visible, helping passengers in ease of ingress and egress.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10133" align="alignnone" width="1000"] The amount of detailing offered by Mahindra on the KUV100 is impressive. They have restricted the Chrome to the perfectly right amount.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10132" align="alignnone" width="1000"] The amount of detailing offered by Mahindra on the KUV100 is impressive. They have restricted the Chrome to the perfectly right amount.[/caption]
The headlamps offer a nice view from the front. This is even the thinnest upper grill on any of the present Mahindra car.
[caption id="attachment_10130" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] KUV100 comes with a stretched back headlight that flows into the fenders gently.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10129" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] The lower placed cladding helps in keeping the visible door size under check.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10128" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] High ground clearance of the unladen vehicle was even practical when we went over a rough patch with 5 passengers inside.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10127" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] The high placed rear door handle is perfectly matched to the shade of the alloy wheels.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10126" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Mahindra intentionally left half of the third pillar Red and it was a successful move.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10125" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] The contrast roof is one of the most amazing thing you could find on the dual tone edition.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10124" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] KUV's strong lines are clearly visible on the top of its taillights.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10122" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] The high overall height is clearly visible, helping passengers in ease of ingress and egress.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10134" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] KUV100 looks awesome on the move and gets the head turning ability in its dual tone variant.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10160" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] The tyre size is proportionally good and the car gets loads of space for easy wheel travel.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10159" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] KUV100 gets high ground clearance and also gets a neat underbody.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10158" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] The extension looks clean and adds sporty character to the car's profile.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10157" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] The slope of the Black shade matches to the angle of the integrated rear spoiler.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10156" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Dual tone edition is based on the top spec KUV100 K8 variant. The 'K' even gets the red inserts in the moniker.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10155" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Rear wiper is placed wisely around the Mahindra logo. Defogger lines are even clearly visible on the rear glass.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10154" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Sharp body line helps the taillight get more aggression on the KUV100.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10153" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] The taillight may look rectangular from the rear angle but has a bit of itself in the side view.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10152" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Fog lights are chrome lined and detailing on the rear bumper is even equally good.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10151" align="aligncenter" width="683"] Rear door handles make take some time in getting familiar.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10150" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Front door handles are very easy to operate and requires little amount of power.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10149" align="aligncenter" width="683"] Mahindra has left the door section unpainted while surround elements are finished in Gloss Black.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10148" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] The conventional round fuel tank cover is also evenly finished and placed at the right place.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10147" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Mahindra's fit and finish in the alloy wheel section was highly appreciable.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10146" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Top spec car comes with 15 inch alloy wheels with Black Mahindra logo in the middle.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10145" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] KUV100's extreme detailing can be seen clearly from this left hand side closeup. D75 denotes diesel engine on this typical KUV100 dual tone edition.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10144" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] The left hand side fender brought the engine branded before the Mahindra fans.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10143" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Brightest sunlight could not even stop the shine of the LED daytime running lights on the KUV100.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10142" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] The silver faux skid plate adds more charm to the already amazing KUV100. The high ground clearance can be seen clearly from this point[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10141" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] KUV100 offers a wide bumper as considerable amount of space comes in between the upper grill and numberplate section.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10140" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] The edgy headlight is well placed around the thin upper grill.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10139" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] The typical Mahindra grill has been placed here with the smallest ever slats on the KUV100. They are finished in chrome and houses the company logo in the middle.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10138" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] The fog light is housed in a neatly finished chrome section, surrounded by a Black grill with random pattern.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10137" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] The headlight seems curvy from the far side but has LED daytime running lights, non smoked headlight and turn indicator in single unit. You can even notice the muscular placement of the bonnet.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10136" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] The driver side door handle has a neat keyhole. It is one of the best finished handle around its segment.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10171" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] The engine bay is neat and quite compact for an engine of this size.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10172" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] The engine area gets an insulation sheet on the lower side of the bonnet.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10186" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] KUV100's higher placed door handle makes it unique among other cars of its segment.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10187" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] The same Gloss and Matt finished Black shade can be found on its rear view mirrors.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10188" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Rear view mirrors are electronically adjustable on the dual tone KUV100.[/caption]
Detailed Interior Overview on Page 2 >>>
[caption id="attachment_10135" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] A perfect mixture of faux carbon fiber, Piano Black and standard Black shade can be seen on its dashboard.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10210" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Passenger side door gets small spaces and controls for their windows.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10209" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] The handbrake on the car is placed right where the dashboard ends. It can be released by twisting the lever and letting it go down. A phone charger can be attached right next to the lever.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10208" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Air vents are the least decorated parts as they are fitted right under the Gloss Black and carbon fiber inspired panels.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10207" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] The glovebox is quite large and gets cooling feature on the top spec KUV100.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10206" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Mahindra KUV100 offers dual airbags on the top spec variant.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10205" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Dashboard layout is neat, clutter free and full of practical features.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10204" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] ABC pedals are finished in Black and gets rubber padding for nice feel.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10203" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Separate section near the steering controls headlight positioning, rear view mirrors, drive mode and ESS (Engine Start-Stop system). Therefore, this a micro hybrid technology enabled hatchback from Mahindra.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10202" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Driver side door panel holds all four power window switches and window lock switch.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10201" align="aligncenter" width="683"] KUV100's keyhole is conventional on the top spec model.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10200" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] The console on the KUV100 is practically excellent and offers visual messages regarding the car's functions.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10199" align="aligncenter" width="683"] Gear lever for the car is integrated into the dashboard that helps in making space for the sixth passenger.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10198" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Temperature control can even be implemented through the positioning of the knob into the cold or hot side.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10197" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] The knobs are chrome lined and easy to operate by the front passengers.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10196" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] KUV100 comes with knobs for controlling the air conditioner of the car.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10195" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] The left hand side of the steering wheel handles the switch for front and rear wiper.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10194" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Multifunctional steering wheel with phone connectivity and volume buttons has been given on the top spec KUV100.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10193" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] The right hand side comes with headlight on and off switch. It even has a separate switch for fog light operation. The silver lining for the instrument console can also be seen here.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10192" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Both the needles touch the other end at every ignition. KUV100 comes with MFD for details like fuel, odometer and other warnings.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10191" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] The needle and background finish in Red for perfect sync with the car's profile. Speedometer limit for the KUV100 is 180 kmph.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10190" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Tachometer comes with a limit of 7000 rpm but shows red area after 5000 rpm.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10189" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Door lock and unlock in handled by this switch. It is left unpainted while the above slat is finished in Piano Black.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10176" align="aligncenter" width="683"] When the driver seat was pushed to its extreme back, I still found plenty of space for myself on the back.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10175" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Mahindra KUV100 easily accommodated three of us and both the others were carrying a bigger built than me for sure.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10174" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Headroom is nothing to worry about as I being 5 feet 8 inch could place my hand on my head and still find some place for air to pass through it.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10173" align="aligncenter" width="683"] Rear bench is very comfortable as it gets the right amount of thigh support for a person of an average built.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10170" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Boot space comes with a lamp that is extremely useful at night and keeps both the hands free while loading or unloading your luggage.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10169" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] 12V socket at the end further makes the KUV100 dual tone edition a practical car for long highway rides.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10168" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Three rear movable headrest and a big boot means one of the most comfortable riding experience among cars of its segment.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10167" align="aligncenter" width="683"] The lid closes down and results in a flat surface while most cars are offered with a hump in the middle. This even makes seating an easy job on the rear bench.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10166" align="aligncenter" width="683"] They have even offered a hidden space right below the feet of the rear center passenger.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10165" align="aligncenter" width="791"] The seat opens up at the front and reveals the large storage area that could hold most things that owners love to carry with them.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10164" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Mahindra has offered these spaces into the front seat for ease in coming out from the rear seat of the car. These would be loved by the elders.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10163" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] The same goes back into its earlier position by pressing the top section of the seat.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10162" align="aligncenter" width="683"] A full sized bottle can be placed in the bottle holders of all doors on the car.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_10161" align="aligncenter" width="683"] The all Black interior on the KUV100 dual tone edition is actually awesome. The doors are wide and good for all age groups.[/caption]