Awesome Experience so far

I am an auto enthusiast and I normally keep checking the features, road tests and even do test drives of the vehicles. When I decided to buy a new SUV I started with Fortuner and almost made my mind for 4x2 automatic but at the same time I wanted to try Pajero and Rexton automatic (RX7). After marathon test drives I decided to go with the most powerful engine (torque and bhp) and the best in class interiors i.e. Rexton RX7. It also has the highest ground clearance amongst three which gives better offroad capability along with slightly more turning radius but I did not consider that as a hassle as this is the last thing you see when you are buying a 2 ton SUV. I was really delighted to see the features like electric seat adjustments, good quality plastics etc. I alos saw comprehensive reviews. road tests and comparisons (with volvo X60 etc) of Rexton on youtube (from eastern European countries mainly, where this vehicle is a huge success). Last but not the least, I also checked that Mahindra has 78% stake in Ssangyong which means this is an acquisition, not partnership (like they had with Renault for Logan). Mahinrda is going to stick with this product forever. 

I got my Rexton on 14th of Feruary 2014 from Noida. Since then I have driven this 10000 kms in the first 3 months which make the average of 100kms/day. I had the following long trips:

 

1. Noida to Singrauli  (1100 kms one way)

2. Noida to Buxar (1060 kms one way)

3. Noida to Jim Corbett (380 kms one way)

4. Noida to Jalandhar (430 kms one way)

5. Noida to Agra

I even drove this vehicle for 500+ kms in a stretch and this vehicle really performed better than my expectations. There was no leakage from the sunroof even at constant high speeds at Taj expressway. Engine sound is slightly at the higher side but I am quite happy with the sound proofing. There is initial turbo lag of 1-1.5seconds but after the first few seconds or above 40km/hour… the engine is just fantastic and rules the segment.  It reached from 0-100 in less than 11 seconds which is fantastic for the vehicle of this dynamics

 

 Suspension is on a bit softer side if we compare with other two which makes it best for the city as well as the highway driving (instead of being only a offroad or highway car). Average fuel efficiency is around 8kmpl which is satisfactory for me given the package I am getting. 

excellent styling, beautiful interiors, engine performancecannot find any, fuel efficiency around 8kmpl but again it is most powerful engine in the segment