Mahindra Supro Passenger VX Review

Mahindra Supro VX

Mahindra Supro van is the latest product in the utility vehicle segment, wherein Maruti Omni is still continuing its dominance. By its appearance, this vehicle looks much more like a people mover or like a maxi cab. However, the manufacturer ensured that it isn't just about an affordable mobility solution, but also about style and comfort. Starting off with the exteriors, we can see Mahindra's signature radiator grille up-front with chrome garnishing.

Dimensions

Mahindra Supro VX measures 3798mm in length, 1540mm in width and 1922mm in height and a wheelbase of 1950mm.

Design and Style

On the front facade, we can see the signature radiator grille with vertical slats. Accompanied with this is a horizontal chrome strip, which is embedded with the company's logo. On its surround, there are headlight cluster housing halogen lamps, courtesy lights and turn blinkers. Its large front bumper is the one that adds bold appeal to this profile. It has a perforated air intake section along with provisions for fog lamp housings. Its front profile is the only thing, which is stylish about this van. The design of its sides is something that we can call it as a fashion disaster. It only has a basic design of an automobile. Its window frames and pillars looks cluttered, which isn't adding any style. The only style factor of this facet is the body decals. Its fenders are accompanied by standard steel rims, but they are accompanied with full wheel covers. The second row gets sliding doors that make it convenient for gaining access to the insides. Its rear facet looks somewhat attractive considering its sides, all thanks to its stylish taillight cluster. The tailgate also has a decent structure and is decorated with models lettering along with brand's insignia. To enhance more safety to this facet, its windscreen is accompanied with a third brake light.

They have ensured basic essentials inside like storage units, charging point and other utilities to fulfill the requirements of passengers. One should talk about the seating arrangement, which is its plus point. Its cabin looks quite spacious from inside and it can accommodate a maximum of eight passengers. Its cockpit has seating for two while the rear cabin houses six adults. The rear cabin has two bench seats facing each other, creating more leg space for the occupants. This facility is available only for base and mid range trims. While the top end trim has seating option only for five adults. This vehicle gets sliding doors, which allows passengers to gain access to the cabin effortlessly. The interior is in a dual tone color scheme, which is another interesting factor of this vehicle. Going into further details, it has a distinctive instrument cluster featuring several gauges and meters to keep the driver informed. Its dashboard houses a glove box along with equipment like an AC unit. The steering wheel looks pretty simple with just two spokes and its grace is further amplified by the brand's insignia. Its floors are in brown color scheme, giving a plush appeal to the insides.

LX is the base version that has limited number of features. It lacks basic essentials like an AC unit, power steering and utility boxes that only add to the traveling woes. However, it houses few facilities like a digital clock, cabin lamps at front and rear, a 12V mobile charging point and grab handles. Some of the other features in the list include magazine map pockets and sun visors for both front passengers. VX 5-seater trim also has same set of features similar to LX, but additionally, it gets a multi utility box as standard. Moving on to the top end trim, it is equipped with a heating, ventilation and an air conditioning unit that helps to reduce maximum discomfort that is caused while traveling. But disappointingly, the AC vents are present only in the front cabin. Apart from this, it additionally comes with a color coded interior along with bottle holders in central console.

Engine Specification

Powering this latest model is the 0.9-litre diesel engine, which is also performing duties in other CV models of the company. It is being tuned to draw more power from the thrusters, eventually compensating for its weight. It is a two cylindered mill integrated with a direct fuel injection technology for maximized output. This oil-burner with full thrust can generate a maximum power of 45bhp at 3750rpm and releases a torque of 98Nm between 1600 to 3000rpm. Its transmission duties are handled by a conventional 5-speed manual gearbox.

Braking and Handling

This is one section, where it scores big as compared to others. This van, unlike other contenders, has got vacuum assisted hydraulic braking system with auto adjuster that provides maximum control over the van. Adding to this, its front wheels are mated with discs and the rear ones are assembled with drums for superior braking mechanism. As for suspension, its front axle is loaded with McPherson struts that further have coil springs. While the rear axle is being fitted with leaf spring type of suspension for maximized comfort while traveling. Its steering is another factor that reduces the efforts of handling this van.

Safety and Security

This four wheeler is built with the company's robust design, which is tough and rugged. This eventually gives it the capability to tackle the collision impact and to provide safety to the occupants inside. Its unique front nose design is another factor that enhances the safety levels. This vehicle is associated with a few other safety features like child safety locks, seatbelts, halogen lamps, rear reflectors and a high mount third brake light.

Verdict

Mahindra Supro VX is one of the variants of Supro and it has various good qualities and it has good engine specification, braking and handling system.