Mahindra Quanto

The interiors of the Quanto are actually quite nice. The dashboard is also practical and the ergonomics are very good, allowing for a comfortable drive. There is also a decent amount of room for all occupants. There are also two additional rear seats in the boot that can be folded and the middle row of seats can also be folded to allow for additional storage options. The overall quality is also quite decent and the cabin seems to be comfortable enough for 5 people.

The Quanto gets a 3-cylinder 1.5 litre diesel engine that can generate 100bhp and 240Nm of torque. The engine is well built, but one of the most refined, and it is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission that does the job well.

The engine is actually quite a decent performer on the road, and the car picks up speed well thanks to the torque. Even as low as 1500rpm the torque kicks in and the car moves forward with ease. Mid-range torque us also good, but its best to shift gears early because the power wears off soon. Thanks to its dimensions the car is also very easy to manage in cities and the handling is also especially good and direct. The suspension however is a bit too soft and there is lots of body-roll if you make fast turns. On the highway the car is quite smooth but it does have a serious lack of power as you try to push it towards 110kmph. Overtaking on the highway can be a problem if you don’t time it correctly. The car is also not too bad on bumpy roads, but its ground clearance is quite low, so you wouldn’t want to do any off-roading in this car at all.

A fuel efficiency of 16kmpl was recorded.

The Quanto comes with power steering, power windows, air-conditioning, central locking, and an integrated audio system.

The car gets safety features such as ABS and front airbags.

The overall quality of the car is decent. The exteriors however lack a good fit and finish, but the use of components is good and the car is quite sturdy. The interiors also impress with decent quality. The car is backed by Mahindra so you can be sure that you will have no issues when it comes to after sales service. However the Quanto does feel a bit flimsy and is probably not the most reliable car, but it still is good enough to take you anywhere.

The Value for money factor is very good here because the Quanto is a fantastic package with a very little price tag.

In this segment you might want to opt for the foreign car makers because the quality is better, and the technology is better, but more importantly the competition looks much better.