Version Reviewed : W8
Purchased As : New
Familiarity : Have driven a few thousands kilometres
Fuel Economy : 14 kpl
Good : Great Looks, Features, Styling, Safety
Bad : Interiors need more International working like other Germany SUV
Full Review
Exterior
One of the biggest reason is the looks of the car
It really feels the right FIT for Indian Customer Expectation in terms of looks Interior(Features, Space & Comfort)
One of the Top end features are available in W8 and this is really value for money
Space is enormous and one can strech, work, eat, roam easily
Comfort is OK to be honest as the car is more sportish Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox
So far no complaints from Engine - It is OK and very much made for Indian market needs
Pickup and Stop tells that Car is worked for Indian roads and almost every kind of Indian road(whether rural or urban)
Fuel economy is all good
Gearbox: Initially if you come from Honda style gearbox you may be suprised but gearbox again is very much made for Indian needs Ride Quality & Handling
Ride Quality is very good on hill stations and city driving is OK as you cannot apply full power of the car anywhere in city
Handling is very easy to manouver as again made for Indian road needs and you can turn around, roll the car with ease and quick response
Final Words Buy Buy Buy - XUV 500 is made for Indian market, protects you on dangerous India roads and gives you the value for money
Actual SUV for Indian Youth
Areas of improvement Suspension smoothness
Interiors need to be upscale as per other Germany SUV offers PS: Mahindra can intro top end version with luxury interiors