Mahindra KUV100 [2016-2017] User Reviews

Exterior

 Great front styling and also front 3/4th is great, but in focus of the fact that this should be a Sub- 4 Meter, rear 3/4th is rather ugly. Rear is again good. Great size makes it stand out on the roads, doesn't even lose it's precence on road with Fortuners and EcoSports nearby

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 Great interior styling, a proper Multi-Color display is lacking, but has many functions and does them well and also handles all the functions unlike many cars (specifically Vitara Brezza) which have a huge screen which can't handle things properly. I loved the perfectly attractive positioning of the Gear Knob. Fit and finish is great,unlike many people's belief, it is in par with Hyundai and Maruti fitting levels. This car is smaller than the Swift and other hatches like Elite i20, but has quite a decent legroom, in fact is slightly bigger than the Swift or maybe feels so because of it's Beige interiors (compared to the black seats of the Swift I sat it)

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 Not so powerful as I expected from a Mahindra (taking Scorpio and XUV in considerance) but is quite powerful and doesn't feel laggy anywhere, it's power to weight ratio is actually better than the Scorpio and others. Gear shifting sometiomes feels rubbery especially on shifting to Reverse Gear. Fuel Economy has fascinated me a LOT! Just one of the Best in Class (Even on road) unlike the Swift Dzire which promises 25+ kpl but offers less than 14 kpl on road

Ride Quality & Handling

 Suspension is great and also enhances comfort while driving, helps easily go over  ditches and speedbreakers without breaking. Body roll feels a bit much sometimes (considering it's dimensions), but doesn't effect handling. It easily steers on sharp cuts, but needs us to get a bit slow in some cases

Final Words

 Great car and is worth going for, than going for the more popular Swift/ Grande i10/ Brio. This is great but is not comparable to Full-Size SUV's(Scorpio, XUV 500)/Full-Size Hatchbacks (Baleno, Elite i20)

Areas of improvement  

 Positioning of Dashboard on 6-Seater variant makes seating of 6th passenger almost impossible (if an adult). Boot space could be a bit more enhanced (around 270 Litres)

 

Many storage places, Great mileage, Standard ABS and EBD, Great Interiors'Not So Great' Rear 3/4 Styling, No AMT (is there even on TUV 300)

Its not 25.32 kmpl , its 10 to 13  kmpl in city and 16 to 17 kmpl on highway.

Feeling Cheated and being  betrayed by Mahindra.

I purchased Mahindra kuv100 k8 diesel on 2/4/2016. Many of my friends told that I am making a big mistake by choosing Mahindra kuv100 over maruti Suzuki desire. But I have ignored their suggestions although out of that two of my friends are owing Mahindra car.

I thought that if company is claiming 25.32 kmpl so minimum I will get is 20 to 21 kmpl on highway and 19 to 20 kmpl in city. As we all know that we get 2 to 3 kmpl average less than company claim.

From the 3rd day of brought I started realizing why my friends were saying like that.  On the 3rd day I have to go out of town for some work. So I had full the tank. I had started noticing that car was consuming more fuel than what company promised. When refilled the tank at that time I got 16.6kmpl mileage. I have complained to Mahindra showroom associate for that and he told me that I will start getting at least 20 kmpl mileage after 1st service.

But after first service I have noticed that mileage of my car is gone down. When a I checked mileage  of car according mention in mahindra user manual. I was shock because of the average what I am getting by my car is 10 kms to 13 kms in city and 15 to 16 kms on highway.

So I have complaint it in service centre and they ask me to come on 2/7/2017 for mileage check .

Average check test result  and details are below. 

Service Centre: Sheetal Motors service centre, bopal road  , ahmedabad

Car mileage check by Mahindra associate as per company norms.

Tank : Full( before test & after test )

Vehicle Speed: 70- 80 kmpl

RPM : 1800 – 2100.

Kms Driven: 63

Diesel consumed: 3.31 ltr.

Average: 19.03

Road: Highway(Sanathal circle, Ahmedabad to before bagodra city)

Driver: Mr. Bhavin, Mahindra associate

Ac: AC lowest temp, & Blower speed 2.

Person in car During mileage test: 2( driver from Mahindra and me )

Luggage in car during mileage check: No.

Car stop during test: 3 to 4 times.

Although after following all company norms and direction and driven by Mahindra associate mileage is less then what they promise.

So if I want 19kmpl mileage than I have to drive only on highway and the above mentioned norm than after I will get 19kmpl mileage.

And we all know that city mileage is always 3 to 4 kmpl less than highways due to traffic. Really big disappointed and feeling cheated by Mahindra.

One of the biggest mistake of my life to choose Mahindra. And defiantly sale the car as soon as possible. As a middle class person I cannot afford 10 to 13 kmpl in city and 16 kmpl on highway.

My previous maruti wagonar petrol was  giving me more average than this Hungry diesel hulk Mahindra kuv 100 k8.  Although it was half of the shitty Mahindra kuv100.

nothingvery less mileage

Exterior

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort): I had my doubts before buying this car where it would be feasible to drive with the gear box on the dashboard, I had even assumed that the 5 seater may have a conventional gear box hence when I prebooked I went for the 5 seater option. However when it was launched and I took a test drive I straightaway changed the booking to the 6 seater. The car is excellent in terms of space and sitting comfort, The interior looks a little dull but material used is of good quality. To put on the seat belts are quite a task since the design is for a 6 seater. Other wise the car is made absolutely spot on from the inside.

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox : Engine perfomace is super in the power mode for a guy with a little less patience driving in the city traffic. The power and pick up is absolutely amazing. While switching to the eco mode the car does give you a better mileage. The car is giving me a mileage of 20 kmpl already in the city and am sure it may improve further. Gearbox shifting to the dash board is actually very comfortable as it makes it easy to drive around.

Ride Quality & Handling : can feel less bumps on the road and the height of the car does give you a feel of driving an SUV. Handling is a bit heavy on curves other wise the car performance is pretty good.

 

Final Words: I am very happy and satisfied with my car and absolutely enjoy driving it around since its new, you get a lot of attention as the car makes its presence felt on the road.

 

Areas of improvement  : Nothing much to improve apart from the minor issues mentioned above.

 

Thanks,

Rahul 

 

Good looks, excellent features, very spacious, comfy drivingpassenger side seating (adjustment of seat belt), No use of the extra dead pedal, no reverse sensors

Exterior For Exterior : It shows muscular image of mahindra. Nice and Unique exterior

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Interior is too good, specially mood lights and puddle lamps. Even Dashboard and gear clusters are attractive. While driving in night time, inside looks attracive.sapce wise no doubt about mahindra, and too comfortable or long drives 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine performance is good, Not noisy even from outside compare to other diesel engines, fuel economy on high way with AC i got 22 KMPL, in City , with AC i got 18.6 KMPL.

Ride Quality & Handling : I have Purchased Mahindra KUV 100 K8 Diesel Top Model. Ride qualty and handling is too good and smooth. while seeing no jerks, on any kind of road. its a nice car.

Final Words Simply the worh to money. Best in small segment. Unique car.

Areas of improvement Variety of color to be added. Music system should have touch screen. Rear view camera should be added.

Good Look, Good Style, Good Fuel Economy, Great Comfort, Powerful AC, Excellent NteriorCost is little bit high,