I am owner of a world class Indian vehicle, and I am very proud of the decision, I purchased the XYLO, on 1st May and have driven it for 12000 kms for now, the Engine is a marvel , the space inside is excellent, and it has great mileage, nobody expects more, the only test next is the reliability, and so far I had no serious problems with the vehicle, I want to explain some things of this vehicle as below.
1.City Driving ; It is really a great vehicle to drive in the city, with its small turning radius you can easily turn in any small road , and with reverse sensors you never feel the vehicle so so big. With the engine so fine you can travel with ease to any distance even in horrible traffic.
2. High way Driving: The vehicle cruises to high speeds very comfortably, with 100% people ie..8 people the power seems a little less when sudden overtaking is required, the engine is really great and you can easily reach 160 and more if you have good visible roads. And the braking is really good even with out ABS, they had no ABS when I purchased.
3. Night driving: It is very good to drive in the nights, but again only planned overtaking is necessary as the vehicle hesitates initially when acceleration is given, the throttle response is not very quick, it is made with a purpose, 1. For better mileage and 2. for passenger comfort. I have the E8 with fog lamps, which assist in night driving for better visibility of the road lines and sides.
4.Ghat( Hill ) section driving: I had gone to Dharmastala on Shiradi Ghat, the drive was really good, with the power of 2500 CC , it is really easy to climb steeps. I Never felt the engine was struggling to drive in the steep roads, with my vehicle almost full.
5. Over load driving : **As Indians we may have to some time put more people inside, I have driven a 30 Kms ride with about 11 adults , 3 kids of 5 years and 1 kid of 2 years, the drive ability was not bad at all, with so much of space inside the vehicle was really easy to ride.
6. The luggage space: It is not a problem at all, there is lot of space in the vehicle, but one should know how to manage, there is a lot of space below the seats, and in the back I never felt the need for more space, But you have to plan for proper bags, the softer the better.
This vehicle is really a good vehicle,
Now there are some draw backs, but for its price I think it is O.K.
The wipers are of poor quality, it did not wipe properly in the rains, there were lines across the shield when the wiper did not wipe completely, and it was very difficult to see when the opposite vehicle had put on their lights in the night. I had to change the wiper to a better one, so If you can ask for a good wiper from the company it would be advised. Before going to some ghats sections at nights it is really recommended to change or inspect properly.
The Diesel cap sheet opening spring got cut even before I put the diesel for 3 times in the beginning.
The plastic parts are really bad, (not all), right on the day I purchased the vehicle, a small bottle holding cap got cut and never to be able to fix it again. As all these are unnecessary things I suggest Mahindra people to remove them permanently.
The driver side flocked rubber is getting folded when the window glass comes down, it makes a screeching noise.
All set and done, the Xylo is a world class Vehicle, comparing to companies with more than 60 years of experience in the automobile SUVs. the Xylo will 100% take the No. 1. Place in India and beyond.
Reliability is the only question to be answered, for that we have to wait and watch.*