Hyundai Xcent [2014-2017] User Reviews

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Had a major problem with Gear transmission soon after i bought it. While driving the gear would change on its own to lower or upper level. Very erractic behavior. It was in workshop for almost 1.5 months after the purchanse. Persistence efforts and continuous followup - the dealer workshop helped close the matter by replacing the transmission box. Horrible average. Less than 10 in the city.

Ride Quality & Handling There is a persistent noise in the passenger seat. Workshop people agreed there is a strange noise, but could do nothing about it.

Final Words MADE A BIG MISTAKE... NEVER GO FOR IT. Hyundai doesn't care for its customer, once the vehicle is sold. Repeatedly sent many emails, to no avail. Wrote to their big bosses, there was absolutely no satisfactory response. Finally the dealer workshop came to our rescue and helped get the transmission box changed. They themselves followed with Hyundai and got our work done.

Areas of improvement Too many!! Hyundai needs to iprove its customer relationship.

ExteriorBad decision to go for it

Exterior Best in it's segment, only car which is comparable is Chevorlet's SAIL. However rating the  exterior of a car is very subjective, It is a matter of choice.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Features are most appealing part of this car. Leg space looks a slight issue for driver.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine seems ok specially the noise is very low almost silent, milage is also bearable😊. Gear  shifting is not that great, but not bad.

Ride Quality & Handling Very good so far.

Final Words Overall a good deal for a small family which do not ride car very heavily.

Areas of improvement Suspension can be improved a lot. In SX version when you want to stop the engine, but to continue the music you will have to press  the stop button and then start the music again. This looks annoying and can be improved. Why one has to enter a minimum of 150 words in this field, This is pathetic.

Features, LooksSuspension

Hyundai Xcent SX is an Excellent car. It drives very smooth, even better than Honda Amaze. The gear change is smooth like butter. It has all the features one can ever think of. Whether it be comfort features like Rear AC, Steering controls, driver seat height adjustment, cooled glove box. Boot space is best in class. Overall Mileage is decent at 15 kmpl

Exterior

Compact compare to other in same segment, however gives sporty look. Non fluidic design but gives enough space for a small family. 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 Features like keyless entry and start/stop is unique. Gear Shift display helps in saving fuel, Cooling Glove box is an excellent add on.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 Excellent, as just driven 100 odd kilometeres so can't comment on economy factor. Gear Shift is smooth and quick. 

Ride Quality & Handling

 Smooth........, Handling. Good Torque and remarkable accelration.

Final Words

 Overall an excellent deal and value for money. Other manufacturers are providing less features and charges more. The Korea tech has been well tested and has produced veh as per Indian road condition. Less versions makes purchaser to choose easily without confusiing him/her.

Areas of improvement  

 Company fitted 2 Din should have be given as optional accessory. Seat fitted head-rest doesn't make any sense. It should have an option of GPS and other latest technology in it. 

 

Interiors, Keyless Start/Stop, Engine Power2 Din without Media, GPS

Exterior Xcent indeed looks graceful. Design is curvy and stylish.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) I am astonished to count the number of features offered in SX model including some unique and usable features such as rear AC vent, glove compartment AC. I was sceptical of glove compartment AC. So, I stored half a litre milk at normal temperature in the glove. I set temperature at 24 degree and drove this car for 9 hours. To my astonishment, the milk did curdle and remained cold. Space is adequate for 4, but not for 5 ( 3 in the back) as the passenger in the middle will face rear AC vent quite obstructive.

Night view feature in the mirror is awesome. All you need to do is to press the button at the center to tone down gazes of car lights.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine performance is superb and quieter. I drove on Bangalore H'Way right up to Kolhapur. Fuel economy of 18 KM was achieved. average speed was 70 KM/Hr.

Ride Quality & Handling Ride quality is superb. The only thing, Engine sluggishly responds in lower gears.

Final Words Xcent is surely a better option for peopel tired of using hatchbacks and do not want to spend money to buy full-scale sedans like Vento or Ciaz.

Areas of improvement NA.

More features at lesser priceEngine Performance

Exterior

 Good to look at. Exterior looks pleasing, but very disappointing on the inside

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 Very poor in this zone. May be designed to be as most uncomfortable as possible. Seats feel like hard benches. Leads to back pain and severe strain for driver also. Air Conditioning performance is very poor, even though there is supposed to be a vent for the back seats.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 Lacks power. If we cross 90, then the vehile wobbles. On the highway, very disappointing. 

Ride Quality & Handling

 Not good. Even on National Highway toll roads, it wobbles a lot, not so say anything on bad and not so bad roads. Makes one see a ortho speacialist after every ride. 

Final Words

 It feels like engine mounted on an oil tin. Bad quality seats.Travelled 20400 KMs from July 2014 to Feb 2015. (8 months).Now switched to Hyundai Verna SX(O) CRDI, a time tested car.

Areas of improvement  

 In all areas except outer.

 

Good looks. Good fuel economyPoor seating. Poor AC performance. Lacks power

I bought this car in June, 2016, and after driving this car for almost 1 year, 6000 km,

I can say that it is a nice car, It feels good from inside, space is good, 5 people can seat inside car for long journey,  AC is ok,

When you driving it in city, you will get 10-11 kmpl.

On highway it gives 14-15 kmpl.

Inbuild music system is good, 

I have noticed some people complain about breaking issue but i do not face such issue, Breaking works well for me. The gears of the car are really soft to operate.

 

Ride quality is good, you will not hear engine noise as it is quote silent car.

Only average is not good parameter for this car, so if you are looking for car for city usage, then you should not go with this one as 10-11 kmpl average is not good for pocket or else regarding other features, it is good to go.

 

Interior, spacePoor average

Exterior AVERAGE LOOK.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) NICE INTERIOR GOOD COMFORT AND SPACE.

Feature wise no company in India can beat Hyundai in each price segment. This is not perception based but factual. I had considered Swift Dzire & Honda Amaze as well but both lacked interior features. Xcent on the other hand is feature rich. The S version is the mid variant which has an integrated 2Din CD/Aux/USB audio system (1GB internal memory) with steering mounted controls. The system is also equipped with bluetooth for audio & phone calls. Reverse parking sensors & elctronic retractable & adjustable ORVM are very useful & convenient. The blue lit interior lights on the speedometer & audio system looks beautiful and vibrant. Besides, each door has a bottle holder over and above the two bottle holders that are placed near the gear knob. Ample of space for 5 people to sit comfortably, considering they are all lean or at the most moderate in size. The seats are comfortable, especially the rear seats. I personally found the hand room for the driver to be a bit uncomfortable. The buttons for power windows & ORVM on the driver door are awkwardly close to the seat which makes operation uncomfortable. Rear A/C vent, glove box vent & rear charging point are a luxury.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox VERY GOOD ENGINE PERFORMANCE.

Ride Quality & Handling AWASOME SMOOTH CAR.

Final Words VALUE FOR MONEY, COMPLETE FAMILY CAR.

Areas of improvement EXTERNAL LOOK AND CAR SHOULD BE WIDE. AWASOME SMOOTH RIDING AND SENSITIVE STEERING. LOADED GADGETS AND BALANCED SPECS. GREAT INTERIORS N COMFORT, GOOD ECONOMY ON FUEL TOO  GOOD CABIN GOOD INTERIOR ADEQUET MUSIC NOISLESS LOTS OF FEATURES THAN ANY OTHER GOOD FUEL ECONOMY.

INTERIOR, OVERALL PERFORMANCE, COMFORTEXTERNAL LOOK AND WIDTH OF CAR

Exterior Ok, there is scope of redesigning in front and back look especially in lights.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) O.K. Almost all latest features are provided except GPS system that can be provided in high end models.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Good. Need less maintenance. CNG variants required for metro cities.

Ride Quality & Handling Comfortable and O.K.

Final Words Overall vehicle is good for middle class people.

Areas of improvement Tail light design.

Exterior Look needs to be more attractive and should look like a standard sedan.

Music system must have remote system to faciltate other passengers in place of single control with driver.

If possible, leg room needs to be slightly increased for comfortable seating. More colour options can be explored.

Car is latched with almost all latest features except GPS system , If possible GPS system can be provided on cost basis especially on high models. Overall the car is value for money, CNG variant should be made available in metro cities.

Fuel Economy and ease of drivingTail lamp design and front design needs some more attractive look.