Superb XUV, Best in class

Exterior XUV is simply the best styled SUV around. It makes Hyundai and Chevy SUV's look tame. The stance when parked is just too good. The styling is so good that you really dont need aftermarket add ons. You are sure to get a second look when this cheetah prowls.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Very spacious interiors especially the Front and middle rows. Literally a play ground for kids (so the conversation mirror is very useful) The last row is very similar to the Innova, bit cramped but still manageable, considering the separate A/C vents. When this row is pulled down, it frees good amount of boot space, which other wise is not there (with all seats up).

There are tons of mini storage spaces, reading lamps, mood lighting. The music system (ICE) is really really good. I liked the quality. It accepts multiple sources of music, Ipod, USB, Bluetooth, Mobile, CD etc. The climate control is very intuitive and effective. The instrument panel look pretty cool.

The equipment level though is just superb, the amount of features even in the base model will blow away other brands like (SKODA, Hyundai, Nissan, Renault).

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox This does not feel like a diesel engine, especialy with the tuning Mahindra has done, Absolutely no noise filters into the cabin. Mine XUV W6 is a Nov'12 manufactured vehicle, I have not noticed any gear or clutch or brake complaints, The gear box though I feel can be improved more. Mahindra has been listening to the customer feedback i guess since launch of this product and fixing niggles reported by older customers. The Cruise control feature is superb during long drives. No need to put your feet on the accelarator. Like playing a game. It reaches 150-170+ kmph with ease.

I am getting 12 kmpl with AC in city and 15kmpl in highway, which is a good mileage for a vehicle this big.

Ride Quality & Handling I travel daily via rough roads , (literally bad enough to affect wheel alighment of sedans). But my CHeetah zooms along on these potholes, and has tamed this road. I see other sedans struggling on the same roads with their low ground clearance and notchy suspension. I feel very proud to be an XUV owner. The handling as well is super. The steering column is again newly developed and nothing has been borrowed from Scorpio. It handles exactly like a car. I had a Dzire earlier and I feel as comfortable and sure inside my cheetah.

Final Words THis SUV is bang for its buck. The feature list is endless, you get stuff that is present in brands like AUDI, Honda, etc. at a fraction of the price. There's stuff thats not present in some of the premium brands too ;-) You will not regret buying this.

Areas of improvement  

1) Mahindra still has yet to build a name in customer service. They sure have done something different with PURPLE CLUB and dedicated Relationship Manager for each owner. Time will tell if the service promised is delivered. For now I dont see any issues with vehicle. Mahindra appears to be eager to fixing issues based on customer feedback.

2) As a consumer I am happy with the interiors maybe because I had Maruti earlier :-) But I think they still have long way to go to reach levels reached by brands like Honda, Hyundai etc. Again no complaints.

3) There is minor body roll, but again this depends on the extremeness of the road. The road grip though is good enough. Also, the suspension is good enough to not let small bumps.... even speed breakers to not filter through. You'll not feel them :-)

Super styling and stance, Superb Road grip and driving comfort, Good road clearance and suspensionMileage is reasonable but could have been better. Boot space is non existent without last row down.