Mahindra Quanto [2012-2016] User Reviews

My conversation with mahindra Company and still no reply from them.

Hello Sir/Madam,

My self Tushar Patel from Ahmedabad, Gujarat. I had purchased mahindra Quanto model C-8 vehicle at 23-OCT-2012, from "Punjab Automobiles (india) Private Limited". I always given this car for service regular basis. I am attaching all invoice records with this email. Before that I had a Maruti Wagon R and used till 4 yrs and sell it. So no chance about my driving skill. At Nov-2014 in car had a issue and given to Punjab Automobiles and they said having issue in engine???? wow, I think all car segments having a Indicator alert before when any issue arise in engine but this car never and we had no choice at that time. I had also ask for warranty but its already expired and I asked service manager to repair engine and solve all issues and then ask for warranty for 2 yrs for engine but at that time they said why you want to extend, after repair engine we will already given 6 months warranty after 6 months, you can extend for it. No need for now. Now what happen, my car also have a issue like water leakage issue from radiator. This issue we already faced when engine have a issue. when my engine had a issue in Nov-2014 at that time same issue I faced. So I asked for warranty before 6 months completion so now they are not agree to give extend warranty. So now I am afraid for this car again.

For avoid confusion, I was thinking to show this car to different service provider for better resolution. so for diagnosis, I binged my car to "Sheetal Motors" at 25 july 2015 and they said in your car have a radiator issue. You have to changed it. but I have already changed radiator at 19-Jan-2014 again same issue. So I again went to punjab automobiles and those guys said, in car radiator is ok but heating coils have a issue. so you need to changed that and charge will be around 12,000 INR. Wow what a rubbish things are going on? what should I have to do??? who is correct, Sheetal motors or Punjab Automobiles? There are only 2 providers in my city. So I really confused about it.Seriously this car gave too much headache. No body answer to me even I asked to customer card but never get any single reply. now tell me what should I have to do?? 
-Thanks, Tushar Patel Mo: +91-9825 XX XX XX.

mahindra FallFor those who dare to buy mahindra car

I have driven for the last 3 months and overall am happy.

Exterior is great (we should look at it unbiased and not  think its a cut and paste version of xylo) it looks even more cute after I have fit in a roof spoiler. the down side is that the panel gaps are wide so its difficult to clean.

Interiors Well its spacious, but poor plastic quality is the down side.the driver seat is great. you get an excellant view of the road. windows are wide. the second row is not comfortable at all. so its not a car to own if u want to have a driver drive the car. upholtsry is not great.

Its great to drive and its getting smoother and smoother day by day. steering is a little numb and its huge(dont know if its really necessary to have such a big steering). The whole car shakes when cranked thats puts you off at times. it gives around 12-13 km/l in the city. It has some body roll but I think its largely exaggerated by critics regarding servicing, I got it done at chrome. they did a great job and are very customer friendly. Over all I think its great value for the money u pay. It has great potential to be a market success provided.

1. We stop thinking its mini xylo and look at it unbiased.

2. Stop the unfair comparison with duster and ertiga ( both in terms of length and price they are different) quanto can only be compared with primier rio, ford ecosport and probably volkvagan taigun in the future.

Areas for improvement Quality of plastic, second row seating comfort and steering.

Looks good, good power, good for city drive as well as for long drive,good view for driverPoor quality of plastic,steering is little hard

Exterior

 Looks Sporty the top end model. A sleek finish to the exterior and the spare wheel positioning makes it look unique.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 Plastics could have been better. Good space in the second row of seats. Third row can be used by one adult. 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 Amazing pickup on the highway upto 100kmph beyond it gasps a lot. Fuel economy within the city 11-12 kmpl could be improved if driving is smooth. Gear box a bit clumsy could have been smoother.Highways mileage 18-20 at 100kmph.

Ride Quality & Handling

 ride quality a Bit bumpy but  not bad. I have travelled in other SUVs and marginal difference is what can be said. Handling is good.

Final Words

 Good car for people who ant good cabin space easy driveability within the city and good performance on the highway. 

Areas of improvement  

 Height of the car could have been reduced. Plastics of better quality could have been used. 

 

Pickup speed in city and highwayAC, interiors

Exterior Very good, compact car. Good polish and paint quality. No accessories available.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Interior space good for front two seats, should have given a provision to remove rear seats and have more leg space in between.

AC is powerful, but not @ noon time @ 40 degrees. have to keep fan spped high and then it is noisy, plastic finish could be better, no dashboard space.there are no accessories available in the market. All the gizomos availabe in dealership are twice expensive than outside market

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Verygood performance, gear shift problem from 5th to 4th, feels as if you are working on a manual synch gear box, else great car.

Ride Quality & Handling Good ride handling.

Final Words Go for it! Value for money.

Areas of improvement Dealerships ! worst dealers in Pune, feel like telco dealars are better !! Quanto is bought by a different class of people but Mahndra has a serios job to educate the sales people. very poor service atitude ! no class. The only thing Mad=hindra sess is becasue of the quality of cars rather than good dealership.

Good style, fuel economyGear shift

Exterior Good style but could have been made better with OVRM with light indicators and chrome grills.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Very spacious specially for driver and co driver. Even the rear seat are very wide. The last row seat can be uncomfortable. And many features are very good such as puddle lamp on all doors, 3 mobile charging points arm rests etc.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine is very powerful and the is an appreciable body roll. Highway milage is fantastic upto 20kmpl. Gear shift could have been made smooth. City average of 14kmpl.

Ride Quality & Handling As mentioned some body role is evident. But it is a smooth ride on when you are on good roads of india.

Final Words Worth for money that i paid for it. At approx. 9 lac if i get SUV feeling and can fit 7 persons with a great mileage on highways I dont think it as bad choice. Driver seat is very comfortable and helps on long drive. Good ground clearance and nice suspension is perfect for indian roads.

Areas of improvement Better service centres and after sale services. Something to control body roll. Engine sound can also be reduced though its not much. Also a little attention to be give to interiors ( quality of plastic).

Good fuel economy, lot of space, perfect to have SUV experience in the price rangeBad service centers, poor plastic

Exterior Exterior looks appealing but parts are of poor quality and gets worn out easily

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) interior music system is normal without any additional features driver leg space is there but fibre partrs are poor quality

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox engine performance is average and the clutch plate failed in 16000 kms and company didnot replace it

 

Ride Quality & Handling ride quality is ok

 

Final Words  looks impressive but a bad buy even though it is a seven seater only five people can sit comfortable in it. parts are really substandard. my car clutch plate damaged in 16000 kms and company didnot replace it. interior materials are really bad. arm rest stoopped down in six months. for the same cost better vehicles are available. i am totally disappointed with the space and the quality of the parts. mahindra vehicles seem to stopped believe in customer satisfaction

 

Areas of improvement  

 

 

good stylepoor quality materials,poor ac,lack of finish,substandard engine parts

Exterior So...so. Does not lookly a fully finished car. Its just the chopped version of Xylo.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Front two seats are OK the back seats are useless and the middle one is like a bench. The AC vents on the front row is not adequate to cool all the areas of the vehicle.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Pathatec. I have faced 3 time clause failure in just 13000 KM. I am afraid to take the car in long distance.

Ride Quality & Handling Vibration is just too much. Gear hifting is not somooth and in transit the vehicle vibrates. Because of the height factor the overall body is shaky. Ground clearence is again a problem.

Final Words Its clause is absolutely bad performing. Gets burned friquently. Customer service in case of emergency is pathetic.

Areas of improvement Just scrap this car. Please remove the tagline as holiday car as I would suggest do not take it on a long drive.

PriceMany...1st the clause, engine vibration

This is a review of a new vehicle driven for 2000KMs.

Exterior Not Much Complaints about Exterior, The only things is Bumbers could have looked Sporty unlike Old Xylo Traditional ones.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) No complaints on Spacing but on features like having a good quality music system with good speakers, Reverse Parking Camera in the top model alongwith the steering mounted audio controls could have added advantage, Front Row is comfortable compartively but this vehicle also carries body rolling issue (even on the low speed when you turn the vehicle) its not only felt at the front row (low) but really high for the back passengers. Otherwise vehicle is comfortable on high speed.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Surprisinly Engine does'nt look like to be 1499cc. Its definately makes you feel as if you are driving a 1.9Ltr engine unlike its other 7 seater competitors with upto 1.5ltr of engine. Fuel Economy is doubtful. I read somewhere in the user reviews on low fuel economy and I tend to agree that the vehicle is not giving a good fuel economy (may be I had breaking issue on my vehicle (Breaks are always on - Manufacturing Defect).

Ride Quality & Handling Front Row is comfortable, but this vehicle also carries body rolling issue (even on the low speed when you turn the vehicle) its not only felt at the front row (low) but really high for the back passengers. Otherwise vehicle is comfortable on high speed.

Final Words Well Quality is a main concern, I have seen lot of issues on my vehicle which shows the poor build quality like Safety belts inlet holder was not tighenned enough, the fuel lid (Connector) is broken, Sun Glasses Holder is not smooth while opening. Small Issues in the vehicle which comes in 9-10L Braket leaves you with disappointment.

To worsen the case, I realised that the vehicle runs hard and tends to stop itself when driving in neutral and I was informed by service center guys that the Central Breaking System is faulty (so another manufacturing defect) and it will be replaced (no ETA yet as the part is not in stock)

Areas of improvement (I hope someone from Mahindra reads it)

I am not going to be the first one to right on this. Quality is really bad. If you cannot increase the Quality. Then make this vehicle a lot cheaper that what it is right now.

Another Main Concern, The issues I have faced on my vehicle makes me realise that the Quality Inspection was not done before the product was handed over to the customer.

Tall Boy Design, Some Good Features - Door Step Light, Watchman Light & Parking Locator (Sound)Poor Plastics, No Audio Control, Steering, Vibration on Breaking & Tremendous Vibration of 2nd Gear

Exterior Spare wheel on rear door looks nice, the cover is neat. Looks 0.8 Xylo.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Driver seat is very comfortable and very well eargonomically designed. You are in complte control with tall & broad vision, comfortable sit, arm rest and right elbo resting on the door. Rear viewing is very good with all three mirrors sufficiently broad and well placed.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Specifically i took the test drive to evaluate Gear Shift comfort. Its much better than Scorpio though not as smooth as XUV. Gear throw is smooth, the lever does not vibrate much. engine is little noisy but Mahindras have provided nice music system with all USB and AUX connections. Engine is responsive and pick-up is enough for city driving conditions. Cant comment on fuel efficiency. Thankfully clutch is not light, required in city driving.

Ride Quality & Handling Cetainly body roll is present.

Final Words Perfect multi purpose car; City driving + Weekend + Indian Family + VFM.

Areas of improvement Body-Roll.

Driver ergonomics, sitting comfort, leg space, light clutch, broad mirrors,Small wheels, non availability of bluetooth