Thanks a lot for your kind words bro:)

Thanks a lot for your kind words, Dowlat! :)

@@road_not_taken which is the best drivers car in this segment?

Hi @@vasanthsandeep , In my opinion, CSUVs will always be a notch below sedans and hatchbacks for being the perfect driver's car. To give you an example, even the EcoSport (currently the favourite driver's car in CSUV segment) feels top heavy compared a small nimble hatchback like the Polo or even a family friendly sedan like the Honda City. Among the CSUVs, I'd say the EcoSport is the most sporty but it's not comparable to a sedan or a well-tuned hatch. I hope this answers your question:)

@@road_not_taken thank u for your reply can u please suggest pleasure to drive car in sedan, I will compromise in comfort

@@vasanthsandeep Unfortunately, sedans are a dying breed in India. If you want fun to drive, I'd honestly recommend you to consider a used BMW 320d. I've seen 2014 models change hands for 13.5-14.5 lacs. If you are not comfortable with used cars, your only options are to go with a new Honda City or wait for the Vento replacement in 2022. I'd personally choose the latter and use this time to grow my money as it'll be expensive than the current Rapid. PS: Vento and Rapid are good cars but they are too old for them to be relevant today, it makes sense to wait till early 2022.

Thanks a ton for your kind words, brother! You really made my day :)

Thanks a ton for your kind words:)

Hi, Thanks for your kind words, I'm glad you liked it:) I haven't tried the wanderers from MRF because I moved away from them a few years ago after a very bad experience in my Dad's Ikon. However, the newer MRFs are much better from what I have heard. I would happily recommend the Michelins (except the XM series) for anyone interested in handling and grip. They are also much quieter.

Thanks a lot for your kind words, Satish:)

Thanks a ton for your kind words, Indranil:) I'll try and get my hands on the Bolero.

Thanks a ton for your kind words, Chandan :)

@@road_not_taken I have one question though if you don't mind.. I currently have an Ecosport and have been driving it for 8 years now and I'm looking for a new one.. now having adjusted to the dynamics of the Ecosport and also the boot space being around 350 litres.. which would you suggest I go for next? Budget would be around 15 lakhs

Hi@@chandannaidu96 , Thanks for your question. I were in your shoes, here's how I'd think: 1. Kia Seltos/Hyundai Creta: I am not confident about their safety and feel that dynamically they won't satisfy me in the long run. Plus the power difference between the EcoSport and these isn't huge. Even the Turbo petrol is only ~20 bhp more than the EcoSport Turbo Petrol. 2. Kushaq/Taigun: While the 1.5 TSI manual excites me, I felt that the cabin isn't much bigger than the EcoSport in terms of width. It has more legroom in the back, but that's it. Plus my experience with VW has been average in the past. If you put a gun to my head and ask to choose a new car I'd still buy either of these. 3. Honda City: I like the City overall. It's a great package but Honda needs to refresh their powertrains to stay relevant. I'd suggest you to try used cars: 1. Tata Harrier: I have recently driven it and I loved it but Tata's after sales scare me: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jNp_rdl03Mi-gIk.html 2. Used BMW 320d: Amazing machine and you'd get a good one for your budget. 3. Ford Endeavour: If Ford leaves India, the prices of used Endeavours will drop and I'll pick one up definitely. I hope this helps:)

Thanks a lot bro! Happy to know that it helped you:)

Wow, the best thing I read today! Thanks a ton :)

Thanks for your kind words :) I agree with you, a good mechanically sound car is much harder to find than a car with a lot of features.

Hi (clever name btw), I know the things that we look for in our cars can be different even while judging the same parameter. However, I have shared my honest opinion on this. I own a Ford EcoSport petrol, have driven the EcoSport diesel (both Titanium and Trend) and I had the XUV with me for over 10 days. I have driven the XUV300 previously as well. If you take any set of curves in the EcoSport and the XUV, the difference in the two is very apparent. The way the two cars react to direction changes, mid corner acceleration, or even lane changes in the middle of a curve is very different. Please note that I was driving the diesel XUV300 and the tuning of the petrol is different, so your experience might be coming from there. Again, views might differ person to person:)

@purkinje fibers if you drive sanely you will get around 13+ kmpl mileage

Definitely. I feel XUV300 is much stable than Nexon / Venue

I booked today after seeing ur comments......see.

Thanks a ton for your kind words, Akash! I'll try my best to better this :)

Thanks a lot for your kind words :)

Thanks a lot for your kind words! And congratulations on the XUV300, wish you a lot of safe and fun miles with it :)

Do you think the boot is unusable as people say?

@@Raveendhana I have been using this car since my last comment , completed 19071 kms as of today. The boot is not unusable, but it is small. However - it can hold one large trolly and couple of hand baggages when parcel tray is on, if you are going for a very long trip or picking someone at airport or station - You can remove the parcel tray for that day and can hold 2 large trolleys on standing position. and a bag as well. I have done Bangalore to north Bengal trip in this car with rear seats folded and it did that without breaking a sweat. You can rev at 2500-3000 RPM for 10-12 hours and still the engine and you will be comfortable. For everyday tasks-boot is sufficient. You can carry the usual luggage you carry for your trips and check the boot during test drive.

@@bodhisattwaghosh2673 thanks for the info bro , mine is a family of three

Thanks a ton bro! Glad to hear this:)

Thanks a lot for your kind words bro :)

Thanks a ton for your kind words!

Thanks a lot for your kind words brother:)

Thanks a lot for your kind words, Himanshu :)

Hi Debabrata, I feel that the XUV300 petrol is a better buy than Nexon if you look at the overall package. The reason I say this is because Nexon's engine isn't tuned perfectly. Diesel is still okay, the petrol engine's tuning has a lot of flat spots. I have only driven the Nexon petrol and would recommend against it. I haven't driven the XUV300 but the reviews I have heard are very positive. Please do try both for yourself before buying. In terms of value, I feel they are almost the same as the XUV has a lot of discounts. Dynamically, I'd rate the Nexon higher as I mentioned in the video, but the engine can't use those dynamics to it's advantage. And as a package the XUV wins. However, please don't decide before the test drives, and take a proper long one. If I were you, I would rent both the cars for a day and then decide:)

@@road_not_taken ya I think renting the cars is a good idea

Thanks a ton for your kind words :) I'm trying to get a Bolero Neo for a review. I usually rent cars and review them as I try to cover at least 500-700 kms and spend a few days with the car before I start reviewing. As soon as a car rental company has a Neo, I'll review it first thing :)

Hi Piyush, That's a big decision! Can you also tell us a bit about your use case? 1. City vs Highway 2. How many adults/children travel together 3. Are you more interested in comfort or great handling?

@@road_not_taken it's our first car and four members in family 30% city 70% highway need an overall car for family.

@@piyushsingh7855 Hi, For your use case, I'd suggest the mid spec Creta over the W8 XUV300 because of the following reasons: 1. Space: The Creta is a bigger, more mature machine and your family will appreciate more space in the back (rear seats and boot). 2. Ride and Handling: The XUV300 is a great package but the Creta does all of that better as its a segment above 3. Features: Even the mid spec Creta will get most of the features as the XUV300 and you won't feel short-changed. 4. Newness of product: The Creta is a much newer product, so it will stay relevant and fetch better resale when you plan to sell it. The reasons to buy the XUV300 would be: 1. Safety: If you upgrade to a W8(O), you will get more airbags but a similar Creta is over 20 lacs. Further, the NCAP rating of the XUV is much better. 2. Size: If you live in a congested space, the Creta might be a little bigger, but I'd say that over a few months you'll get used to the size. I hope this answers your question:)

Thanks a lot for your kind words:)

Thanks a lot for your kind words, Vignesh!

Hi, I might not be the best judge as I had rented this car for the review. From what I have read though, Mahindra's service is a hit or miss depending on which city you are in. However, the feedback has been largely positive in terms of the effort Mahindra puts in.

Thanks for your kind words! I am glad you liked it, and I really appreciate you sharing your thoughts here:) If I may, I'd like to suggest you something as a fellow enthusiast. I think you might like the XUV300 for a few months but you will not enjoy it after 6-8 months as it would not be a significant upgrade over the EcoSport. I'd recommend that you test drive these vehicles and then choose whichever suits you the best: 1. Taigun 1.5 GT (Manual): I think this is an upgrade over the EcoSport in terms of ride and handling balance. It'll suit your driving. 2. If you want a diesel, consider a used Compass. I recently saw a 2018 Limited (O) with

Hi Dr Shinde, I haven't driven the Bolero Neo or the TUV300. I have only driven the previous gen Bolero so I can't be the best judge here :) But I'd suggest that you avoid the Bolero if most of your driving would be on well paved roads. The Bolero/TUV is built to withstand abuse but also makes a lot of compromises due to that. Consider it only if you do a lot of rural driving on broken roads.

Hi, You live in one of the most beautiful places in India! I rented this car from MyChoize. I do not own this car :)

Glad to hear that! :)

What's your choice?

Now u dont have choice my friend

@@saurabh__who Haha, true can't choose anymore. Btw to your question, @ 296 Balasubramanian, I chose the EcoSport because I was looking for an Automatic for my family and the Torque Converter is a better gearbox than the AMT:)

What have you choosen ford has closed

Thanks a ton, Dileep:)

Hi Sai, Thanks for the question. Can you please tell me a bit about: 1. Your use case: Where do you typically drive (City/Highway), your running, and how many adults/kids in the family. 2. The Creta S would be 1.5 Petrol/1.5 diesel. Are you also looking at the 1.4 Turbo?

@@road_not_taken City and highways 50 50 use.. Family 4 to max 5..Creta S 1.5 petrol.. running would be around 500 to 600 kms per month

@@saimadhav00 Thanks for the details. Here is how I would rate these cars on different parameters: Engine: XUV300. Especially on the 50% highway running, the XUV will shine. Further, with 4 adults in the car, the performance of the 1.5 petrol will be very basic. Comfort: Creta will be more comfortable for sure given you have a family of 4. It is not only wider, it has more legroom as well. Safety: XUV will not only give you more airbags (W8(O) vs S) but is car that is rater better by GNCAP. If I were in your shoes, I'd choose the petrol XUV300. If all people in your family are adults and you live outside the Delhi NCR, please consider the diesel Creta as well.

U should definitely go for xuv3oo

Thanks a ton, Tony:)

Oh nice, where do you stay? And you recognised just from the roads! Respect!

Hi Joydeep, I haven't driven the Sonet, but have driven the Venue. Overall, my recommendation is to buy the Sonet automatic if: Your highway drives are very limited (seems true for you) and you don't expect to seat adults taller than 5'10 or 3 adults in the rear seat. However, if you want to increase your highway driving in the future or plan to seat adults in the back, the XUV300 manual is more fun and safer. I hope this helps:)

@@road_not_taken thanks for your reply.

Agree, it's the best option now in this segment. The Venue and Sonet are unsafe and cramped, and I wouldn't recommend the Brezza.

@@road_not_taken hi after so much of research on this segment I found this video is extremely useful in deciding the right C-SUV.. while my heart is still inclined towards buying a 2nd hand ecosport.. I booked XUV diesel w6 variant few days back considering the fact there is no other option among new cars. What’s your recommendation? Should I buy a 2nd hand less driven Ecosport or a new XUV 300 in diesel

Hi@@maheshar1631 , I believe the answer depends on your ownership duration. If you plan to own the vehicle for 5-7 years, the EcoSport is a great buy at 6-7 lacs for the Diesel Facelift. You'll spend almost half the money (compared to a new XUV300) and you can sell it back at ~3 lacs. However, if you plan to sell the car sooner (

@@road_not_taken thanks! What about Petrol? Is a 2nd hand, less driven Ecosport 1.5 Petrol better choice over XUV 300 Petrol

@@maheshar1631 Yes, definitely. But take your time in hunting a good deal. I have seen

Thanks a lot for your kind words!

Hi Omkaar, I feel the Honda City can't be compared to the SUVs because a sedan will always have a better handling. I haven't driven the diesel variants of Seltos/Creta so I'm not the best judge. But I am driving them next week :) Overall, my rating would be: 1. Honda City 2. XUV300 Seltos/Creta diesel (haven't driven, driving them next week) I hope this helps.

In my opinion, the XUV300 is better for both Safety and comfort as: Safety: Nexon gets a 4 star NCAP rating and 2 airbags even in top trims. On the other hand, XUV300 gets 7 airbags and a 5 star NCAP rating. Comfort: I felt that the ride of the XUV300 and the Nexon was evenly matched, but it might differ for the petrol variants. In terms of space as well, both of them are almost same. However, in my opinion, the ambience of the XUV300 is more premium in terms of the materials used and which is why it is slightly better, but not a big difference. What tilts the overall decision in favour of the XUV300 is the amazing engines, both diesel and petrol that are superior in terms of tuning compared to the Tata. I hope this answers your question:)

Thanks for your suggestions I am going with xuv. One doubt on variant. I have required features is w8 but esp, traction control and hill assist only available on w8 optional but the cost is 14.5 lacks. Is it ok to choose w8 without those safety feature. Still the car is safe.or should I go with w8 optional which is very costly.

Hi @@sakthivel-kg7mb, I personally feel that the bump for the W8(O) is worth it because the additional ~1 lakh gives you: 1. 5 more airbags (Critical) 2. ESP (Critical) 3. Hill start assist (Good to have) 4. TPMS (Good to have) 5. Auto dimming IRVM (Good to have) 6. Front parking sensors (Good to have) 7. 2nd row seat belt reminder (Not necessary) 8. Bungee straps (Not necessary) Overall, given the critical and good to have features, I feel the premium is worth it. If you can stretch a bit, or ask Mahindra to negotiate a bit, it's worth it. PS: Not to confuse you more but you are very close the the XUV700 due to the excellent pricing. Do consider it if you can wait for a long delivery period :)

@@road_not_taken thank you so much

@@sakthivel-kg7mb Hi, I think the last part of my comment got deleted by mistake. It was about the XUV700. Do consider it if you can wait.

Hi Amarjeet, Can you please tell me a bit about your usage as well? City vs Highway, how many kms and what your priority is, comfort/handling/space?

@@road_not_taken thanks for prompt response. Also, forget to add MG Astor (base+1 model) into the comparison. Overall usage on lighter side less than 30 KM per day, except few long vacation trips. I am based out of Gurgaon. And does German cars really burns a hole in the pocket when it comes to maintenance?

Hi @@Soldymm , Among these cars, the first one I'd let go is the Astor. The NA 1.5 won't be as much fun as either the XUV or the Kushaq. Between these two, I'd request you to test drive and choose as I haven't driven the Taigun/Kushaq twins. However, these two are from a segment higher and I always recommend base trim from a higher segment than vice versa as the mechanical package is superior. Still, do test drive them, I am not the best judge as of now :)

@@road_not_taken thanks for suggestions. 🙏 Also you have solved the dilemma of higher trim vs lower trim, very pertinent question. You should make a video on that itself.

Hi Shashikant, I was referring to the price of the top variant of the diesel in Mumbai. www.carwale.com/mahindra-cars/xuv300/price-in-mumbai/ As of today, that is ~16 lacs for Automatic ~15 lacs for Manual Furthermore, Mahindra had done price corrections to the XUV300 as well. With discounts, the price might be feasible in the state you are in:)

Now with Ford India gone I wonder what his judgement will be now.

omg bang onn....

Well said.

Also, he said creta or seltos are suv of a segment above but a person who is going for xuv300 is likely going for its power, torque and safety which are below par in seltos/Creta in petrol engines ( Gt line are way costly)

Lol.....xuv 300 is not even in top 20 selling cars list of 2021!!!

Hi Nikhil, Interesting choices. The Sonet has the better gearbox, while the XUV is safer and more spacious. Here is how I would think: 1. If I stay outside Delhi NCR, I'd pick the Sonet Diesel Auto as the engine gearbox combination is much better than the Petrol DCT or AMT. 2. For Delhi NCR, I'd pick the XUV300 AMT as the engine on the XUV300 is the segment best, and the AMT is also better tuned than the ones lower down the price range. Please note that if these discussions were for manuals, I'd choose the XUV over the Sonet anyway as its much safer and the engines are great in the XUV. I hope this helps you with your decision:)

Thanks a lot for nice n prompt reply

Hi Manoj, I was driving the Diesel manual, and it has a great engine that performs really well across all conditions. But I'd really suggest you to look at the XUV700 as it's priced very close to the XUV300's top variants currently. If you are comfortable with a big car and can stretch your budget a bit, nothing like it:)

@@road_not_taken xuv 700 is in my mind but my cousin suggested never to buy tata and mahindra cars atleast for one year after launch...he said 1st lot of cars will always have problems and tata and mahindra will correct it after initial feedback

@@maanooj That's a very valid point. I agree with it. The good thing is, if you book an XUV700 in October, you'll get your delivery after 10-12 months. This would mean: 1. The early batch niggles would be resolved 2. Mahindra will hike prices at least by 1.5-2 lacs by then. If there is price protection it'll be a great deal. PS: This is assuming you are prepared to wait:) If not, XUV300 is a decent option.

@@road_not_taken bro xuv 300 vs xuv 700 (5 seater) which one to choose , if xuv 700 ,can you tell me which variety can I pick?

Hi@@jagathkumar6861 , Great question, honestly. I have taken only a short test drive of the XUV700 so I am not the best person to compare. I personally prefer a higher segment vehicle than the highest trim, so base XUV700 over a top trim XUV300, except when it comes to safety. For my use case, where we travel as a family often, XUV700 fits better. However, which vehicle is more fun to drive? That answer I'll share as soon as I get an XUV for a few days for a review. Which one are you leaning towards?

Congratulations on buying one of the best petrol engines in the market!

Hi, I haven't driven the WRV, so I can't comment on it. But the refinement of the same engine on the City isn't great. Plus it has a narrow powerband compared to the XUV and Nexon's engine. Between the Nexon and the XUV, I'd choose the XUV as a package because of the slightly better engine tuning, safety (Nexon only gets 2 airbags) and I personally like the interiors of the XUV more. I hope this helps:)

@@road_not_taken thanks a lot 👍

Thanks a lot for your kind words :)

Hi Chakresh, Thanks for your question. Pasting my response from another comment. Unfortunately, I haven't driven the petrol XUV300. But what I can share is: 1. A lot of reviews say that the 1.2 litre turbo petrol is among the best in class. 2. The pricing of the base petrol XUV300 is very competitive, especially with the discounts on offer. 3. The suspension tuning of the petrol is noticeably different from the diesel (I've read this from multiple sources). So please do test drive the petrol, your experience could be very different than what I shared. 4. I also read a post by someone that Mahindra might discontinue XUV300 after a few years: www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian-car-scene/235475-mahindra-confirms-xuv700-positioned-above-xuv500-10.html#post5065969. This isn't verified though and you shouldn't worry too much if you plan to keep the car for 5-10 years. Mahindra should have the parts, it's the resale that will go down, if it happens. I hope this helps!

@@road_not_taken thank u so much

Haha, I'm not too tall, 5'11. It's because the camera is higher than the eyes :) However, I could see the bonnet while driving the XUV.

Hi Chandan, Unfortunately, I haven't driven the S-Cross. I won't be of much help here. But post your query, maybe someone else can respond.

Hi Nick, Thanks for your question. Pasting my response from another comment. Unfortunately, I haven't driven the petrol XUV300. But what I can share is: 1. A lot of reviews say that the 1.2 litre turbo petrol is among the best in class. 2. The pricing of the base petrol XUV300 is very competitive, especially with the discounts on offer. 3. The suspension tuning of the petrol is noticeably different from the diesel (I've read this from multiple sources). So please do test drive the petrol, your experience could be very different than what I shared. 4. I also read a post by someone that Mahindra might discontinue XUV300 after a few years: @t. This isn't verified though and you shouldn't worry too much if you plan to keep the car for 5-10 years. Mahindra should have the parts, it's the resale that will go down, if it happens. 5. If you are considering the top variants, please do consider the XUV700 if you can manage its size. Mahindra will increase its price in the next 6-8 months, so you are getting a much newer, nicer, and larger vehicle for the same price.

Hi, The Kia Seltos is also really good in this department. It loses out a bit because it's steering isn't as feel some but it gains back in its stability due to the longer wheelbase. You can see my detailed review here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qdqpZrlmu7zGd6c.html

@@road_not_taken Thanks for replying !!

Hi, Thanks for the appreciation and the question 😃. I am pasting my answer from a similar question in comments: I had actually recorded this part but edited it out. For me, an ideal machine would be the one with the EcoSport's handling & chassis and the engine of the XUV300. This combination would have been possible if Mahindra - Ford Joint Venture went through. Unfortunately, it didn't! I know this is not the best answer, which is why I edited it out :)

1 year ho gaya.. xuv3oo is a great car. U should go for it

Don't worry too much. The XUV300 is a great car. I have highlighted the subtle differences with the competitors. Only areas you should think about are: 1. Handling is not as good as the Ford but honestly, good enough. Unless you drive very hard it should be fine. 2. Mahindra might not have the next gen XUV300 soon, so resale might drop once it is discontinued (this is only a rumour). But if you hold on to cars for more than 5 years, it shouldn't be an issue. Mahindra will have the spares. All the best:)

This was a drive from McLeodganj to Una. The thumbnail is from McLeodganj.

Thanks a lot for your kind words:)

Thanks a lot Rishit! I'll try to get my hands on one for sure!

@@road_not_taken I'm quite curious to know why did u name ur channel after a poem?

@@rishitsinha8041 Hi, Thanks for the question. My goal with this channel to help those interested in cars connect more deeply with the cars, and not review only the features of the car. Plus, I also want to do more adventures with cars, like this: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o9l7dtJz2Ne9Z40.html. Taking a different approach to share my opinions on cars is what led me to this name. I hope that makes all the difference :)

The roads are waiting for you. Stay safe so you can meet then soon. A great video from Royal Enfield to keep you company till then:) : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZqlleJB1xODVeJ8.html

Hi Prajwal, I haven't driven the AMT XUV300 so can't share my feedback. But from what I have read, it is one of the better tuned AMTs out there and the engines (both petrol and diesel) are so good, they make the AMT feel even better. BTW, getting an XUV300 would be difficult with Mahindra prioritising XUV700's manufacturing.

Hi Kartikey, Thanks for your question. It's very hard to judge the vehicle I was driving as it was a rental (so a lot of different drivers and abuse) and it was filled with items so it could be them rattling. However, I'd still say the build was quite good. I have driven other rental cars and not all of them age as well as the XUV300 did.

@@road_not_taken oh! Okey sir 😊

Hi Aditya, The EcoSport is more agile because of its handling. But the engine of the XUV is definitely better, as I said in the review. The XUV is more powerful, refined and feels really strong in the mid range. The best combo for me would be the XUV300 with the handling of the EcoSport.

Thanks a ton for your kind words, Sir!

@@road_not_taken How would you fare this with the petrol 1.2? Which engine would you recommend for Bangalore traffic? 70% city and 30% highway

@@zudabenhur Hi, Thanks for your question. Unfortunately I haven't driven the petrol so I can't comment on it. What I can share though is the clutch on the diesel is light enough. Shouldn't be a pain, but Bangalore traffic is difficult for sure. Are you looking at the Petrol manual or AMT?

@@road_not_taken prefer petrol manual... Not sure about amt. But everyone is going ga ga over the diesel engine over petrol, so confused

@@zudabenhur From what I have heard, the petrol engine is also amazing. So whichever version you buy, you'll be happy. Only decision you have to make is, will you be able to recover the additional lakh in running costs in diesel? If yes, go for it. I have also heard that the AMT in XUV is very well tuned, but at this price point, a torque converter would have been ideal. Either ways, you'll get a very competitive machine in the XUV300. Last thing to consider, some rumours suggest that XUV300 will be discontinued in 3-4 years (This isn't confirmed though): www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian-car-scene/235475-mahindra-confirms-xuv700-positioned-above-xuv500-10.html#post5065969 It might affect resale in the short term, but if you keep your cars for long, it shouldn't be an issue. Mahindra does maintain spares for a decent time.

Hi, I'll try my best to get a Rapid TSI on rent:)

@@road_not_taken Awesome!

Boot space should not be judged on litres, but on shape. There are cars which are big in litres capacity but when you put in luggage you'll realise that Only one big suitcase and 2 small bags would fit. In xuv 300 you can easily manage 2 big suitcase and one medium sized suitcase. Just place them vertically.

It's too small for this size of the car trust me.

@@shreeramhegade9008 yes its impractical

@@Raveendhana But if you don't care about luggage too much, it's worth it. Performance and comfort oriented car. Don't expect the milage more than 13 kmpl as well

@@shreeramhegade9008 i feel xuv 300 is best suited with diesel , and reliability wise am sceptical about their turbo charged petrol engines in the longterm

which city? dealer?

@@zudabenhur Srinagar, Kashmir. Shuhul automobiles

You live in one of the most beautiful places in the country! The roads, the weather, and the people-just amazing!

Refinement kaisa hai petrol ka manual

@@m.f.k515 Hi, I guess @Akshay Sharma can answer this better. I haven't driven the petrol manual bro:)

Akshay reply de re halkat Hmne bhi book ki he petrol w8 (0) Mileage ka tension se jaan jayega re

@@m.f.k515 cant say its top notch but u wont feel any vibrations even at triple digit speeds Turbo lag is there upto 1700 rpm but after that it goes like a diesel U will feel the punch. Mileage is ok neither great nor bad I just had a trip to manali came back today gave me 12 kmpl which is satisfactory considering the traffic jams and bad roads to tosh valley . Otherwise. On highway it gave me anywhere form 15 to 17

Sure, thanks for the feedback:)

How is the amt performance

@Vittal: Thanks a lot for your kind words bro 🙏

Hi, Unfortunately, I haven't driven the petrol so I can't share much. Further, the suspension tuning in the petrol and diesel is also significantly different in the XUV300, so the ride and handling characteristics might differ.

@@road_not_taken Ok, thanks for the response

Yea bro..spot on! 😂

Thanks for your kind words, Pramod!

But I believe Xuv300 W8 (O) P AMT in 14lkh is much better buy than Seltos and Creta Base model. Its giving much for features, safety, and power.

@@jatinarora97 Thanks for the compliment bro! And I also agree W8(O) is the one to go for. However, in my opinion, between the W8 and the Creta/Seltos, I'd prefer the Koreans for the diesels. I honestly haven't driven the NA Hyundai petrol to compare them, but I'd also lean towards the 1.2 turbo over the 1.5 CVT for sure.:)

@@road_not_taken I'm not sure about Creta, but Venue DCT in petrol is much more inferior than Xuv300 AMT. Venue DCT is super laggy and in the initial acceleration, it feels like engine is really struggling to move the car forward although afterwards its really good. But XUV from the starting brings smile on your face.

Right now, I'm looking to buy a decent car under 14lkh for my parents. Automatic is priority. Earlier thought of going with Ecosport but now after Ford's exit, shifted my interest towards Xuv. Do you think its the right choice? PS- Creta automatic is super expensive. :(

@@jatinarora97 Definitely! My only suggestion would be to take a long test drive before you take the plunge. Also, speak to a few XUV AMT owners. It's tuned very well, but some folks find hard adjusting to an AMT. I, personally, feel AMT is great when you are shifting manually.

Thanks Praveen! Cheers!

Fair point bro. Thanks for your comment. I would still stick to my observations because I have also driven the base variant of EcoSport and it still handles better, while the XUV300 rides better than the EcoSport :)

Hi Govindan, Tata Punch would have been comparable to the XUV300 if they got the Turbo engine. If I were choosing between the two (top variant of Punch vs base variant of XUV), I'd get the XUV eyes closed. I have driven the Revotron 1.2, and the 1.2 Turbo. Both can't hold a candle to the XUV 1.2 Petrol. I hope this helps:)

Hi Anuj, Unfortunately, I haven't driven the petrol XUV300. But what I can share is: 1. A lot of reviews say that the 1.2 litre turbo petrol is among the best in class. 2. The pricing of the base petrol XUV300 is very competitive, especially with the discounts on offer. 3. The suspension tuning of the petrol is noticeably different from the diesel (I've read this from multiple sources). So please do test drive the petrol, your experience could be very different than what I shared.

Thanks for the feedback bro. Two things: 1. I have mentioned the prices were at the time of the review. Mahindra has been offering great discounts since then. 2. Online portals are easier and uniform, dealership prices vary in the same city itself. But feedback taken, I'll mention the assumptions in the prices as well next time:)

Agree. Let's see if the new XUV700's diesel mill changes this:)

Best words I heard today! Thanks a ton for your kind words. Comments like these are what keep me going 🙏. On my favourite machine: I had actually recorded this part but edited it out. For me, an ideal machine would be the one with the EcoSport's handling & chassis and the engine of the XUV300. This combination would have been possible if Mahindra - Ford JV went through. Unfortunately, it didn't! I know this is not the best answer, which is why I edited it out :) Thanks again for your words!