![]() The steering wheel can be adjusted for rake, but not for reach. It’s a similar story for the stalks behind the steering wheel - not the best quality Mahindra could’ve used. The switch quality in particular isn’t too great, it feels cheap and plasticky. The steering is a simple three-spoke unit that gets some silver highlights and controls to manage the sound system and calls. There is just one dial to control the fan speed now and Mahindra says the new setup has helped reduce the wiring complexity too. It’s still a manual air-conditioner but the chunky old dials have been dropped in favour of a cleaner electronic setup. It’s very comfortable to use for both front occupants and operating the gear lever is no hassle either. However, the middle seat doubles up as what is possibly the largest armrest known to man. The centre console and handbrake lever leave negligible knee room here and apart from being uncomfortable, it’s also unsafe, even though there is a lap belt. Frankly speaking, though, the middle front seat shouldn’t be used even for children. The KUV100 NXT comes with a 6-seater arrangement as standard, while the 5-seater can be availed of on a made-to-order basis. Prudent to note that the all-black layout is only offered in the top-spec K8 variant, which we feel should have been offered as standard. The dark interior palette extends to the seats as well, which also use a new fabric pattern. To begin with, instead of the old dual tone colour scheme, the KUV100 NXT sports an all-black theme. The changes inside aren’t extensive either but the new layout immediately looks classier. The dual-tone paint scheme, which gets the contrast black roof and pillars, looks quite attractive. Overall, the new look isn’t drastically different but small touches have helped the KUV100 facelift look more palatable. The rear spoiler gets ‘Aero Corners’ too, which are essentially extensions to make the roof to rear windshield swoop smoother. Like the front, the rear bumper’s body coloured portion takes up more space than before and the rear reflectors have been integrated in a smarter way too. The tail light design remains the same but now gets a clear lens casing, making it look more modern. Where the KUV100 facelift truly looks more mature is the rear. Even the 15-inch wheels have a sportier design and have the flash factor that you either love or hate. The black body cladding has been beefed up to reinforce its SUV appeal and faux skid plates at the front and rear add to the rugged look. These mirrors aren’t just electrically adjustable, but foldable too. Look closely and you also find that the wing mirrors no longer have the ‘clenched fist’ design and now feature integrated indicators. Even the fog lamps have been redesigned and blend into the face seamlessly. The front airdam has been restyled as well with the body coloured portion of the bumper flanking it on both sides. It’s still a polarizing styling package but slight tweaks like the twin pod headlights and new front grille make the new look cleaner. The KUV100 NXT mildly reworks its predecessor’s design.
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