Good Package

Exterior Aboslutely love it in terms of looks, design and styling. When i bought the car and when there were not much of them around, made quite a few people turn their heads for a second and longer look. Love the day time LED lights, the front grill and the tail lights. 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) As a person who loves driving, it is an absolute treat to step into the drivers seat.

Things I really love

1. Very comfortable seat with good thigh support. This is applicable for both the front and back seats. The last set of seats i really dont have much to describe as it has been used minimally and for very short distances.

2. Central Console - Love it. Vey easy to navigate and toggle between different functions and features. It has proven to be very reliable and now I cant think of driving a car which doesnt have similar features. I was very apprehensive when I bought it as it is completely touch screen, but I have been pleasently surprised how responsive it has been and have found no glitches so far.

3. GPS - Love the NAV system and execpt one time where it led me a bit astray (left me 500 mts before my destination), I blindly follow its directions and it has always taken me where I needed to go. I use this feature regularly for drving within the city and on the highway and it has been a charm and a relief. When I drove to Goa, i just typed in the resort I needed to go and it got me there perfectly. I didnt ask a living soul for directions for the full 630 kms. This may sound over the top, but when I didnt have this in my previous cars and I had to rely on google maps on my phone, it was a pain to navigate and I have been led astray a few times. So this means a lot to me.

4. Voice commands, bluetooth, Static bending lights, Climate control, storage space, Steering mounted controls, ABS&ESP, tiretronics alerts, rear parking sensors - Lot of features which are very useful in every day driving and make it very convenient. 

Things that are OK.

1. Suspension - It is a bit stiff and over bad roads at good speed, can be a bit bumpy. As a driver, i dont mind it so much, but it can be a pain for others in the vehicle.

2. The lumbar support is just about ok, though I have to say I have tried this feature in many cars and was never able to find much difference or use.

3. The head rest is also just abpout par. But again it is an element which I have never completely liked in all my previous cars or any other car I have driven.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox I get an average mileage of 12 kmpl after driving about 23,000 kms. 

Pickup is amazing and though there is a slight lag sometimes when I move from 3rd to 4th gear at lower speeds, it is an absolute dream to be first at the signal and vrooom off once lights turn green. The DMF feature is not that great as some engine noise is audible in the cabin, which again is something I love to hear the engine grunting. Very easy to drive at low speeds within the city and navigate through the traffic and definitely a smooth and enjoyable drive at high speeds on the highway. I have driven at 140 kmph and i have found the vehcile willing to go faster though I wasnt, partly due to the brakes and partly due to expecting the unexpected on our highways.

Ride Quality & Handling Ride quality is great, though I think Mahindra should look at increasing the wheelbase which I think will improve the ride quality further especially on bad roads at high speeds. Handling the vehicle is a dream through city traffic and parking at horribly small parking spaces at malls is made easy with the rear sensors.

I have read and heard about people having technical issues and service related issues, but I havent faced any serious problem (hope that it contibues). The one problem I had was the headlight bulb had to be replaced and when I informed my service rep @ Sireesh motors, he told me to come over at any time of my convenience and got it replaced in 10 mts at no cost. Also, both my paid and free service has been very efficient and pleasent experience. I have got my car back before the time and date committed and the bill has generally been lower than the initial estimate. Also, they have provided free checkups, car washes and wiper replacement as part of their own promotions and service recalls.

Final Words If you love SUVs and love driving and appreciate practical features, this is a no brainer. At the price that it is, it is real steal considering the features that are available and the driving pleasure that it provides.

Areas of improvement Brakes - Braking is a big letdown. With the power available, the brakes need to be much more sharper. It is very patchy and doesnt inspire confidence to drive at high speeds.

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