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Mahindra Gusto 110 Scooter Review : Fresh Breeze

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Gusto – something that goes like a gust of wind – quiet, smooth and refined. That’s what the two wheeler arm of the Indian tractor, UV and SUV giant, Mahindra Two-Wheelers, planned and executed when it developed its latest scooter on the block, the new Gusto. We lay emphasis on the word “new” because Mahindra Two Wheelers have developed the Gusto from ground up. The Gusto is based on an all new platform, sports new bodywork, dons a newly developed all aluminium M-TEC engine and comes loaded with a slew of first in segment features.

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Frankly speaking, after going through dozens of spy images, I didn’t have great expectations from the G101 (what it was called before the official name was announced). I expected it to be a regular 110cc scooter with a little bit of styling change. But my perception was challenged after PS Ashok, Senior Vice President and Head of R&D and Pune Operations started explaining the effort that the team at Mahindra Two Wheelers had put in to develop this scooter from ground up. And when I say effort, I mean some serious research and conviction towards the audience to present a product that would have a better utility value than many other scooters in the market. But did my perceptions actually change after the ride? let’s find out through this exhaustive review.

Styling and Utility

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In terms of styling, the Gusto, in many ways, is inspired by Mahindra’s SUVs. The headlight receives a ‘M’ style top edge while the bottom is curved. The pilot lamps, placed on the top- left and right corners, are LED units while the headlight is a halogen lamp that provides optimum illumination at night. Similar to Mahindra’s new SUV, the Scorpio, a first-in-class ‘Guide Lamps’ headlight comes as standard. The function of the Guide Lamp headlight is to provide illumination even after the ignition is turned off and the key has been removed. The headlight remains ON for about 10 seconds which really comes handy while getting out of a dark alley or parking space. The front apron houses the turn indicators with black plastic corners. A Mahindra logo sits at the bottom centre of the apron right between the turn indicators.

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The creases placed behind the front number plate have a 3D look which is a very neat and tidy job. The silver coloured plastic faux fins add to the character, however, aren’t of much utility for the Gusto. In fact, we feel that the apron would have looked cleaner without the plastic fins. The front fender gets a slashed out design. The internal side  of the front apron has been designed in a boomerang shape. The shape brings the handlebar close to the rider while also providing enough knee room for the taller riders. The key slot and the choke lever flank the central spine of the front apron. Between the choke switch and the key hole, is a quick access hook which can be used to hang carry bags. Another hook is placed right under the rider seat which can be used to lock the handle of a purse or a hand bag. The under seat storage comes handy for storing a half face helmet or a hand bag. The seat, unlike other scooters, flips up from the front, with its hinges on the back side and locks at the full open position so users do not have to hold it up while accessing the storage space.

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The top end of the side panels have been squeezed inside giving the Gusto a more edgy look. This ridge under the seat, above the side panel travels all the way back to the tail light. The side panels hold the Mahindra logo at the bottom, along with a 3D Gusto emblem in the middle adding to the rich and premium feel of the scooter. The exhaust, positioned below the side panel, also receives a black colored heat shield which does its job fairly decently. The silver coloured pillion grab bar, from the sides, is also shaped like a boomerang and stands out as a contrasting shade on all the colours. The big tail light surrounds the 3D Mahindra logo. The vertically stacked, curvy tail lamps are parted by the trapezoidal turn indicators. The rear reflector unit sits substantially below the tail lamp unit and is  hooded by a silver housing.

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The instrument cluster is a conventional needle unit and a gets a silver nest. A Mahindra logo is embossed on the silver housing. Just behind the instrument cluster, is a first-in-class quick access storage space which can be used to keep a mobile phone, keys or some money. The switchgear is at par with industry standards. Another first in class feature is a Mahindra Centuro style flip key that comes as standard. The flip key comes with a ‘Find Me’ option. The Find Me option comes handy while locating the Gusto in a dark alley or parking space. Once you press the key, the alarm goes off which makes it easier to spot the Gusto in crowded parking and not so well illuminated places.

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The new Mahindra Gusto is a premium product in many ways. But despite the slew of premium first-offs, the new scooter misses out on a full digital or semi digital instrument cluster which would have been a great addition. Also, as we said earlier, the front apron could have been more appealing without the plastic fins which do not add any utility value. The tail-lamp also seems overtly big and busy – it could have been finished in a more sophisticated manner.

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