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    12 years ago | S S Shetty

    User Review on Mahindra XUV500 [2011-2015] W8

    Detail Review:
    Rating parameters
    (out of 5)

    5.0

    Exterior

    4.0

    Comfort

    4.0

    Performance

    3.0

    Fuel Economy

    5.0

    Value for Money

    PURCHASE:
    Not Purchased

    DRIVING:
    Did a short drive once

     

    Went for a Test Drive at Global Gallerie in Panvel (Navi Mumbai) on 8th Oct 2011. Had visited the showroom on 6th Oct however the showroom was flooded with enequisitive people. So decided to come on a relaxed day for the TD. Spent a good 20 mins (10 Mins Drive & 10 Mins Discussion inside the SUV)

    Exterior Impressed with the design. Must say better than any Indian SUV. 1st Step towards creating designs that will be accpected globally. (Heard that many folks who have booked other SUV's have now booked this GIANT). Front Grill Looks very masculine though there seems to be some scope of improvement but a good attempt.

    Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Plastic used should have been of a better quality. A music buff like me cannot place a WOOFER & AMP as there's no space for. Sacrifice the last row & you have space for everything. Liked the way the Body flows from start to end.  Rear View Camera can be fitted at an extra Cost. None of the models come with CHROME finish and they have to be purchased seperately.

    Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Gear Shift was good (I drive a Honda so cant compare) & needs to improve. Fuel Economy should be between 8-10kmpl. Engine was peppy & responsive & did like the Roaring sound (they should have used the Lion instead of a Cheetah) when pushed for acceleartion.

    Ride Quality & Handling No Complaints here.

    Final Words Already booked it. M & M have also got a good range of accessories to complement this Mean Machine.

    Areas of improvement Missing floor mats ( u have to buy them seperately) , Gear Box, Plastic Quality, Some space in boot to place hi end music accessories.

    A/C, Cruise Control, Aggressive Looks, 17" Wheels,Plastic Quality, Boot Space & the Company Fitted Alooy Wheels
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