Mahindra Marazzo: “Mahindra Marazzo presents an all new bold look of MPV which comes with the perfect balance of design and proportion. Inspired by marine animals, specifically the shark, the Marazzo boasts smooth lines and an aggressive front end. Sharp headlamps surround the grille, and the car has an expressive and aggressive face. From the side, the MPV looks well balanced with its long wheelbase, slightly heightened beltline and clean lines in the body panels. Large tailgate and stylish tail lamps, which combine perfectly with the modern design, keep the rear end uncluttered. It’s a car that feels as much at home dropping you at an office building as it does while serving as transportation to Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park or on a long road trip. While it is built for utility, the Marazzo has that extra bit of flamboyance that sets it apart from its butch-looking rivals.
Mahindra Marazzo A cabin designed for all occupants to enjoy!
As you enter the Mahindra Marazzo, the focus on comfort and roominess is apparent at once. The cabin will be quite spacious and considered in such a way that there will be eight passengers at a time, but in full comfort. The design is neat and practical to use, the dual-tone dashboard and the soft fabric on the upholstery adorning most of the available models. The top-end iterations also get a seven-seater layout with captain seats in the second row, offering a more premium, lounge-like experience. Legroom and headroom are generous in all three rows, even for taller folks. The cabin features a roof mounted air-con system with vents in every row to provide uniform cooling in the vehicle. The ergonomic seat layout and large storage abilities contribute to its practicality as well, making it a good choice for both families and commercial users seeking a long-haul comfort.
Diesel Power That Is Smooth and Frugal
Under the meat of the hood, the Mahindra Marazzo is propelled by a 1.5-litre four-pot diesel engine which has been tuned for an optimum balance mix of drivability and efficiency. The engine is smooth and strong, delivering adequate torque for both city riding and highway cruising. Drive is sent to the rear wheels through a 6-speed manual transmission with light throws that help squeeze the best from the engine. While it might lack in outright performance, the Marazzo is more about strong and steady performance, and low-end grunt, which are vital in both bumper-to-bumper traffic as well as with the car fully-loaded. The engine’s tune is well matched with the MPVs purpose – to offer an easy, fuel efficient and stable drive. It offers a pleasant ride on the highway as well, with little cabin noise and stable highway dynamics that make long road trips hassle free.
Ride quality takes precedence in driving experience.
The Marazzo distinguishes itself in the MPV category with a planted ride quality that remains composed across different road conditions. It’s a body-on-frame constructed frame with an FWD drive train, that combines the reliability of an SUV with the comfort of a family car. The world-tuned suspension does a fairly good job of soaking up potholes and road imperfections. The MPV doesn’t get agitated even when it’s fully loaded with all seven seats occupied, and feels flat and cushioned over broken patches of tarmac. It’s light at low speeds, which makes it very easy to maneuver around town, yet heavy enough at higher speeds to for confidence. This very equilibrium ensures that the Marazzo is as much at home in bumper-to-bumper traffic or on city streets as it is on long outstation drives where a plush yet disciplined ride matters a great deal.
Key qualities that enhance everyday usefulness
However, Mahindra has given the Marazzo a nice dose of features that add to the day to day use without making things too complex. The dashboard is dominated by a touchscreen infotainment system that has USB, Bluetooth and smartphone connectivities. The higher trims get the steering-mounted audio controls, cruise control and power adjustable ORVMs adding the convenience on the move. The roof-mounted rear AC is the highlight which spreads across all the rows and gives uniform cooling. You’ll also find ambient lighting, 12V sockets and numerous cup holders in the cabin. Though packed with latest tech is not the most of, Marazzo on useful features which will help handle day to day needs with ease. While not the best-equipped smartphone available, it offers a sound package of features, and if you are looking for a practical, rather than a digital, lifestyle, it could serve you well.
Safety Engineering That Inspires Confidence
Safety is one of the major domains in which Marazzo scores very well. Its leave Euro NCAP crash test result was 4-star ranked, making it one of the safest MPVs in its segment by 2012. The regular safety set performs its job well: dual airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX child seat mounts rear parking sensors and an impact-friendly body structure. More expensive optional fitments include front fog lamps, rear parking camera and cornering lamps providing better visibility. Mahindra has prioritized not to offer safety as exclusive equipment on the varying variants of the Marazzo, thereby instilling confidence in both families and fleet owners. Its architecture and systems are designed to make passengers feel safe, whether on runs to the supermarket or cross-country road trips.
Mahindra Marazzo Designed for Indian Conditions with Versatility
COURTESY A new Mahindra has driven on to roads and it can well be an alternative for customers in the sub-15 lakh market. It’s part people-mover, part refined family car and part rugged SUV. Whether it is driving kids to school, doubling up for taxi runs or taking the family on a holiday, the Marazzo easily assumes different roles. It’s a machine made for changing road conditions and all kinds of loads with poise and confidence. With a proper diseasal welly and a plush ride it’s not often you get this sort of lash in its price bracket. It may not crave attention, with sporty extremes or eye-catching gimmicks, but the Marazzo is very good at what an MPV has to be — secure, comfortable, spacious on-road transportation for the whole family or the entire soccer team.