Mahindra Verito Competition Check

Published July 27, 2012
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The Verito is just out of the green room and Mahindra seems to have ironed out most of the issues plaguing the outgoing model, at least as far as styling and ergonomics are concerned. Pricing too has been kept at an enticing Rs 5.27 lakh for the base petrol variant. Here's how the entry-level sedan fares against its competitors

Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire

It’s shorter and a lot more potent as well. The all new Swift was followed by its booted sibling the DZire almost immediately. Design just like before is petty much a love or hate affair and again just like before it’s just as practical and as much a hoot to drive. The petrol gets variable valve timing and the diesel has been tweaked too making it more appealing than its predecessor. Practical, adequately spacious and an aftersales service network like none other the DZire is the car to beat in this segment.

Tata Indigo Manza

Thanks to its size, the Manza feels like a class above this segment, however, thanks to Tata’s amazing pricing strategy, you get a lot of car for a lot less money. The Manza has loads of space, comes loaded with all the features one could ask for and drives pretty well too, thanks to the Quadrajet mill. Its extremely fuel efficient as well. Value for money has always been Tata’s USP and the Manza is no different.

Toyota Etios

If it’s a petrol you are looking for none in the segment offer as much ‘waku-doki’( fun in Toyota speak) as this Toyota. However Toyota has diesel as well considering the skyrocketing petrol prices. It’s not the prettiest to look at but neither are its rivals and as a result, the Etios fits right in this segment. One of the most spacious in its segment, the Etios does lose out a bit when it comes to the design of its interiors but talk practicality and this Jap is right on top. The petrol motor is an absolute bomb and that kind of performance is quite surprising in this segment. Reliable and one of the best after sales network, the Etios is an extremely convincing car in this group.

Mahindra Verito VS competition detail

Model	Power	Torque	Mileage	Starting price*	Fuel Type
Mahindra Verito 1.4 G2	75 PS	110Nm	13.87 km/l	Rs 5.27 lakh	Petrol
Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire	87 PS	114Nm	19 km/l	Rs 4.88 lakh	Petrol
Tata Indigo Manza Aqua Safire	90 PS	116Nm	13.7 km/l	Rs 5.14 lakh	Petrol
Toyota Etios J	90 PS	132Nm	13.5 km/l	Rs 5.14 lakh	Petrol
Mahindra Verito 1.5 D2	65 PS	160Nm	21.1 km/l	Rs 6.26 lakh	Diesel
Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire LDi	75 PS	190Nm	23.4 km/l	Rs 5.99 lakh	Diesel
Tata Indigo Manza Aqua Quadrajet	90 PS	200Nm	21.1 km/l	Rs 6.52 lakh	Diesel
Toyota Etios GD	68 PS	170Nm	15.45 km/l	Rs 6.76 lakh	Diesel