Was the Mahindra Naya Commander too good to be true?

Mahindra Naya Commander was a rugged MUV which rolled out between 2005 and 2010. The design was boxy, jeep like, and stood out amongst other vehicles of its time. As such, it appeared to strike a rather unusual balance between practicality and off road ability due to its 2.5L diesel engine, 4x4 capability and 9 seater configuration. It didn't become popular, but it was short lived and discontinued. Was the Naya Commander just misunderstood by the market or did it fundamentally fail to be successful? Was it a product that featured or had capabilities that were ahead of their time but that people didn’t fully appreciate then?