The rather unusual-looking Mahindra KUV 100 Nxt 1.2 G80 K2+ is not only the cheapest Cross Over on the market right now, it is also the second cheapest new car of all! At R142 900 it is only R9 (yes, nine rand) more expensive than the current price champ, the Suzuki Celerio 1.0 GA.
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Opinions about the KUV 100’s styling range from “cute” to “ rather odd and dumpy”. And whether it deserves to be rated as a Cross-Over-cum- SUV, rather than an SUV-look-alike, is open to debate. But the fact is, at this price, it is certainly set to win a lot more fans.
But there are far more expensive KUV 100 Nxt models in the range
It should be noted however, that this sub-R145 000 price refers to the base model K2+, while there are much more lavishly-trimmed variants of the KUV 100 Nxt . The most expensive is the diesel-engined D75 KB, which costs R234 999! But all the KUV 100 models come with air conditioning, power steering, two airbags and ABS, which is vital in this entry-level market
No matter what the model, the littlest Mahindra can be fitted with Mahindra-approved accessories that can personalise your car. We took note of what’s on offer from Mahindra dealers and made our selection.
Our Top 5 Mahindra KUV 100 Nxt accessories
- Rear nudge bar. This is the rear-end version of the popular front nudge bar. It is available in both black and chromed formats. Very useful for protection from tailgaters, and when reversing. Sometimes those unseen hazards like small poles and low walls seem to simply jump out at you!
- Rock sliders. More than any other accessory, these rock sliders, finished in quality chrome or in black, give the KUV 100 added SUV-like credibility. Can be useful when climbing kerbs, when parking space for rugby matches is at a premium!
- Floor mats. Mahindra offers a smart range of floor mats.
- Rain visor set. This set is available for both front and rear side windows and enables you to drive at slower speeds with the windows open, preventing misting up during the rainy season. They are easily mounted using long-lasting 3M adhesive tape.
- Bright-look window garnish. This garnish is manufactured to add a bright-metal touch toyour KUV 100 at low cost. The garnish is easily mounted using pre-fitted double-sided tape.
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