Nissan Evalia

The Innova has been a huge seller for Toyota right from day one, the spacious Mahindra Xylo remains popular with large families, and the response to the Ertiga is sure to have taken even Maruti by surprise. All this points to the great demand for MPVs in India, which is only increasing by the day, and to cash in on this demand, Nissan has just introduced its own family mover, the Evalia. Does it deliver all that an MPV buyer wants in terms of space, comfort and refinement?

 

MPVs are more about space maximisation than style and this is more than evident on the Evalia, which won’t win itself too many admirers for its design. The frontal styling is pleasant, thanks to the smart grille that flows into the rising headlamps. But viewed from the side, the Evalia looks more like a cargo van that’s been adapted for private use than your typical modern MPV. The slab-like sides and square-ish tail lack any stylistic flair whatsoever, and the puny 14-inch wheels corrupt the overall appearance further.