Mahindra Alturas G4

Essentially Mahindra’s version of its subsidiary SsangYong’s Rexton SUV, the Alturas G4 is Mahindra’s largest and most premium SUV. While the Alturas G4 competes with other ladder-frame-chassis SUVs it does sport a more competitive price tag. It’s available in diesel-auto form but only with four-wheel drive.

Essentially Mahindra’s version of its subsidiary SsangYong’s Rexton SUV, the Alturas G4 is Mahindra’s largest and mos...

Essentially Mahindra’s version of its subsidiary SsangYong’s Rexton SUV, the Alturas G4 is Mahindra’s largest and most premium SUV. While the Alturas G4 competes with other ladder-frame-chassis SUVs it does sport a more competitive price tag. It’s available in diesel-auto form but only with four-wheel drive.

The Alturas G4 is large and imposing and has the kind of presence SUV buyers like. The big surprise is the cabin, which is really well-finished and also packed with features. Seat comfort is good and the middle row is particularly roomy but third-row passengers will feel cooped-in. The Alturas sits quite high off the ground so is not the easiest SUV to get into and out of.
The Alturas G4’s 181hp, 2.2-litre diesel engine is remarkably refined and delivers good performance, even if it lacks the punch of larger turbo-diesels. Adding to the relaxing experience is the Mercedes-sourced 7-speed automatic transmission that is smooth in its shifts. The Alturas G4 is not an SUV that likes to be hustled and the ride is a bit lumpy; but the latter bit holds true of its nearest rivals as well. A light steering helps in town but there’s no getting around the Alturas’ size.

The Alturas G4 is large and imposing and has the kind of presence SUV buyers like. The big surprise is the cabin, whi...

The Alturas G4 is large and imposing and has the kind of presence SUV buyers like. The big surprise is the cabin, which is really well-finished and also packed with features. Seat comfort is good and the middle row is particularly roomy but third-row passengers will feel cooped-in. The Alturas sits quite high off the ground so is not the easiest SUV to get into and out of.
The Alturas G4’s 181hp, 2.2-litre diesel engine is remarkably refined and delivers good performance, even if it lacks the punch of larger turbo-diesels. Adding to the relaxing experience is the Mercedes-sourced 7-speed automatic transmission that is smooth in its shifts. The Alturas G4 is not an SUV that likes to be hustled and the ride is a bit lumpy; but the latter bit holds true of its nearest rivals as well. A light steering helps in town but there’s no getting around the Alturas’ size.

The Mahindra Alturas G4 is well-priced by class standards and there’s quite a lot on offer on the ‘base’ 4x2, too. However, the more expensive 4x4 not only gets you added off-road ability but also more features such as nine airbags, a 360-degree parking camera, HID headlights and a sunroof.

The Mahindra Alturas G4 is well-priced by class standards and there’s quite a lot on offer on the ‘base’ 4x2, too. Ho...

The Mahindra Alturas G4 is well-priced by class standards and there’s quite a lot on offer on the ‘base’ 4x2, too. However, the more expensive 4x4 not only gets you added off-road ability but also more features such as nine airbags, a 360-degree parking camera, HID headlights and a sunroof.