Oct 08, 2011 11:02 PM
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(Updated Oct 09, 2011 08:59 AM)
Today 8th Oct, am writing my review/experience after test driving Mahindra XUV 500, I feel satisfied that I didnt sell off my safari and booked Mahindra XUV 500 before test driving. Mahindra XUV is great on looks but after test driving today I could feel that my safari is much better, resaons.well you need to convince yourself but notice this when you test drive
Roof height is much lower so if you happen to be taller than your head is going to touch the roof of Mahindra XUV 500
Engine Noise - The engine noise is similar or slightly lower than Tata Safari.i suppose scorpio is much lower than both the vehicles. So for a vehicle with this kind of hype.i expected it to be almost quiet.but this factor prompted me to decide otherwise.
Braking: Since I tested W6 which is with ABS, EBD, ESP so I tested high speed braking which made the vehicle skid and lot of screeching sound of tyres skidding on the road, now this same thing in my safari doesnt make the vehicle skid it jams the moment you push hard the braking paddle.and no screeching noise.well even at speed of 60km/hr it was like this .so I dont know how is it going to behave above 100km/hr.
The stability of the vehicle i.e body roll etc is better than scorpio but more than tata safari.so I think safari owners are not going to find any value in mahindra xuv 500.
This is the WORST part. - the plastics of Mahindra XUV 500 are like chinese, the central console is very soft i.e. the quality is real low and it moves enen if you put your hand on top of it .so if you are a heavy guy then I am sure this will get uprooted in two months or so. also you dont want to buy something at 10 lac plus and feel that you got cheap plastics.
No space for storage. -If you are travelling with 7 persons i.e four adults and two children then you end up with no storage space.and this is the worst part for atleast those ppl who want to travel with their parents.so attach a carrier and keep all luggage on the roof. .strange.so much of research going in the vehicle and the result Disappointing.
Stability - the body roll /unstable behaviour of mahindra vehicles is famous and this vehicle has been improved but still it is not matching Safari.
so I am going to continue with my safari for some more time.its 1. 9 yrs old.and thank god I didnt sell off my safari but guys check out yourself .and get satisfied.
My Verdict - wait for some time till this vehicle gets more refined.
