<p>Nuvosport gets all of Mahindra’s technology advancement features that does power up this drive with some clever features on offer. It is however made available in a single 1.5 litre turbocharged diesel unit that manages to deliver an impressive 100 hp at 3750 rpm along with a punchy torque of 240 Nm between 1600-2800 rpm. The real USP of the engine is the way power is delivered which is quite linear and responsive. All the low trims are mated to a standard 5 speed manual gearbox while the top variants also get Mahindra’s 5 speed AMT (Automated Manual Transmission) gearbox. The gear ratios are quite small due to which revs build up quite easily, but when maneuvering in heavy traffic, one will have to make frequent down shifts. The manual gearbox is quite good with easy shifts, while the AMT gearbox does offer the ease of clutch-free driving but it somehow takes away the fun of driving like an enthusiast. There is a prominent rubber-band effect that can be seen on the AMT gearbox which takes its own time when shifting gears. Other than that, Mahindra has equipped the Nuvosport with two driving modes i.e. Eco and Power. Switching through the modes can be done from a switch located onto the right side of the steering wheel. Driving in eco mode makes for a more fuel efficient drive as the engine automatically brings down the power at roughly around 70 hp from 100. While driving in Power mode gives you all the power at your disposal. With additional support from Mahindra’s Micro Hybrid technology, you also get a start/stop system that automatically kills the engine when you are at a halt and starts it again the moment you press onto the accelerator pedal, thus increasing the overall efficiency. Suspension has also been reworked compared to its predecessor as the SUV now sports anti-roll bar at the front riding on double wishbone setup while the rear gets five-link coil spring setup. On the whole, the drive is quite planted but one can witness slight amount of body roll when cornering at fast speeds.

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