Mahindra has announced that its flagship, the Alturas SUV, will go on sale in India on November 24. The SUV is, in essence, Mahindra’s version of the latest-gen SsangYong Rexton, and will be the new range-topping model in the carmaker’s line-up.

The Alturas will be available in two trims, namely G2 and G4. While both versions of the SUV will come powered by a 180.5hp/450Nm 2.2-litre diesel engine mated to a Mercedes-sourced 7-speed automatic transmission, there are a few notable differences between the G2 and G4. In short, the G2 is rear-wheel-drive only while the G4 gets four-wheel drive and also more by way of features.

We’ve got our hands on the inside info and can tell you what you can expect on the two versions of the SUV.  

Mahindra Alturas G2

• Rear-wheel drive 

• Black and grey Nappa leather upholstery

• Multi Information Display (MID)

• Dual-chamber HID projector headlamps

• LED DRLs with integrated turn indicators

• Powered and ventilated front seats with memory function

• 9.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

• Electronic parking brake

• 18-inch alloy wheels

 Mahindra Alturas G4

•  Four-wheel drive

• Black and tan Nappa leather upholstery

• Coloured Multi Information Display (MID)

• Dual-chamber HID projector headlamps

• LED DRLs with integrated turn indicators

• Powered and ventilated front seats with memory function

• 9.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

• Electronic parking brake

• Sunroof 

• Handsfree boot opening 

• 18-inch alloy wheels

Once launched, the Mahindra Alturas will compete against the Toyota Fortuner, the Ford Endeavour and the Isuzu MU-X. The SUV is expected to be priced competitively and undercut the Fortuner, significantly. Meanwhile, bookings for the Mahindra Alturas have been opened.