Mahindra has discontinued the 4X4 variant; the Alturas G4 now costs Rs 6.5 lakh less than the base Fortuner diesel auto.
Mahindra has launched a new variant of their range-topping Alturas G4 SUV. Called the 2WD High, it is priced at Rs 30.68 lakh and is now the only variant in the Alturas G4’s line-up. Mahindra no longer offers the base 2WD and the 4X4 variants of the SUV.
The 2WD High now boasts of the same equipment as the erstwhile 4WD version, and there is no change when it comes to the SUV’s powertrain. .
With this price tag, the Alturas G4 undercuts its chief competitor, the Toyota Fortuner diesel 2WD automatic (Rs 37.18 lakh), by Rs 6.5 lakh. It is also cheaper than the base MG Gloster diesel (Rs 32.00 lakh) by Rs 1.32 lakh.
Mahindra Alturas G4 2WD High: what’s new?
Previously, the Gloster G4 was available in 2WD and 4X4 variants, with the latter being better equipped of the two. The 2WD variant missed out on a few features that were available in the 4X4, including rain-sensing wipers, automatic headlamps, powered tailgate, electronic driver seat adjust with memory function, and side and curtain airbags. The new 2WD High variant, however, now mirrors the equipment of the 4X4.
This means that, in addition to the aforementioned features, it gets equipment like 18-inch alloys, an 8.0-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a sunroof and ambient lighting.
As mentioned before, there is no change to the Alturas G4’s powertrain. It continues to be powered by a 181hp, 2.2-litre diesel engine paired to a Mercedes-sourced 7-speed automatic transmission.
Mahindra Alturas G4 2WD: rivals
The slow-selling Alturas G4 rivals body-on-frame SUVs like the Toyota Fortuner, Isuzu MU-X and the recently updated MG Gloster. Amongst its ladder frame competitors, the Alturas G4 is currently the cheapest offering. It also takes on the monocoque-based Jeep Meridian SUV, prices for which start at Rs 29.90 lakh.
All prices ex-showroom India, Toyota Fortuner prices ex-showroom, Delhi.
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