a nice buy. could have been better.

i am happy to be a xylo owner since 4 days. the vehicle has already done 700kms quite efficiently i must say. the performance and handling have been extremely satisfying. the realiability of the various systems in the vehicle have been good. on the whole the owner ship experience has been very satisfactory. however there are numerous issues that would put you off.

1.   the music system is garbage.

2.   the claim for adjustable seat with lumbar support is junk since the adjustment is only token and does not provide any tangiable benefits. however the seat is more comfortable from any other without these so called adjustments.

3.   the quality of plastics is terrible. the finish is unworthy of even a goods carrier. it is so disappointing that a fledging nation like ours and its leading manufacturer cannot ensure quality of something as rudimentary as plastic.

4.   therefore the only add on of any consequence in the E8 version is the alloy wheels. all the rest can be avoided. that should reduce the ownership costs further.

5.   the mileage is excellent with an average of 14kmpl on highway in these 4 days.

6.   i suspect that i would be having problems with the dealer in terms of serviceing and warranty since they dont come accross as being particularly honest in their dealings. time will tell.

7.   one of the most disappointing aspects of the vehicle is the very poor AC system. it is effective only in recirculation mode. therefore for some comfort from the heat, you would be breathing stale air.

8.   to conclude, as was said in some other review, it is a good buy for some one who cannot afford any other higher end. however in comparison to a innova, this vehicle holds its own in terms of overall ownership experience

happy hunting

floydisgod

 

cost, excellent suspension, good handling and acceleration. good allround visibility, good seating cstyle, gear shift, luggage space, dealer reliability, non availability of accessories, music system