மஹிந்திரா சைலோ [2012-2014] யூசர் ரிவ்யுஸ்

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

I have purchased xylo E-4 in October-2009. So far my vehicle has run 2000 Km. since i have other car for city driving  that is easier to manuvour in conjested road coditions. But my conception was wrong so far as manuvourability is concerned. M xylo is very easy to manuvour in narrow road and conjested road also. I have travel around 250 km at least at a stretch. vehicle has returned good fuel efficiency around 11 km per litre. The vehicle is very good comfort and stable in 70 to 80 km speed. I am very satisfied with the xylo. Initially, Scorpio was also not accepted / liked by many people. But due course of time people started to like this vehicle and that time in that category competetors were in the market.

Good Style, excellant comfort for long journy and good fuel economy.Less luggage space and cheep plastic at interiors

I am seeing a lot of Xylo's on the road off late. It has to be good to be able to sell that much. Do agree that it is a full Value for Money Vehicle.

The car is very tall compared to others in its sectors like Innova and Tavera. So when it comes to space, there not only ample leg-space but also ample head-space.

Looks are also not that bad. Now that I have seen it so closely and seen it so often, I do like the looks. Xylo is the "Tall Boy" among the lot.

One thing common that I observed in the Xylo's that I spotted is that they were all cruising at 80-100 kmph. It can definitely do more but I guess the drivers don't mind stepping on the gas with the power and stability of the engine and the drive quality of Xylo. 

One thing I really liked about Xylo is the shades that it comes in. It comes in some really cool shades and the best one I liked is the so called Java Brown.

An average of 12 kmpl is very good for a people mover like Xylo.
spacious, luxurious and brawnydispropotionate looks

looks big. I didnt like the outside look initially. I liked it when I sat in the car and start driving.

Lots of space for all passengers. I drove to Kochi from Bangalore with just 20 min lunch break(600kms). No fatigue at all. very confortable. Great comfy seats, powerful engine, smooth gears and soft clutch. Drive non-stop. There is a bit of body roll. But once you are familair with the vehicle you learn to handle it just like any other SUV.Suspension is soft and we can glide over average roads.

Excellent value for money. 3500 miles so far on my speedo in 2 weeks. No issues. Great mile cruncher.

Areas of improvement

 plastic quality, esp the inside door knob looks cheap. music system, better sleek looks. Mahindra dealers-they are far better now but still short of Maruti and Hyundai.Need to install a rear view camera for reversing and parking. YOu wont see if a child or a bike stand behind you close.

Overall I an very happy with Xylo

 

 

ride, comfort, space, fuel economy, powerlooks

Exterior Good frontal shape  and  excellent road view from  drivers seat.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Seating comfortable and Air conditioning  takes the load .

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Perfect. used this vehicle for 72,000 kms and no problem. I have driven to Gujarat, all over karnataka and maharashtra and no problem. I had a peculiar problem in as much as engine cutting off upon clutch release at 1st and 2nd gears shifting. This was traced to a minor rubber stopper in the cabin  just near the clutch pedal. This needs to be rectified for future models.

Ride Quality & Handling Drove in the coastal karnataka and western ghats like Hornadu, shringeri, kollur, kateel, Dhrmasthala, Kukke mangalore udipi etc and had no problems.

Final Words So far so good, But then let me  tell you, my mahindra car service agent in Bhandup mumbai renders excellent service and never had a break down any where. 

Areas of improvement Wheel alignment requires to be done on a regular basis possibly due inherent design. The wind sheild washer system is a bit weak and requires constant check up.

Seats, interiors and Air conditioningDash board plastic gets scratched easily

Exterior

 good

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 good 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 good, bad fuel economy, little friction for shifting gear from ist to 2nd

Ride Quality & Handling

 Ride Quality and handling is good

Final Words

 Good vehicle, but service experience very bad.

I drove the vehicle about 700 kms in a strech. Good control, comfortable journey, but AC pathetic. Completed 11000 kms, no major complaint other than AC. AC cooling is not sufficient as compared to the size of the vehicle. Long drives gives good mileage approx 13-15 kms

Overall rating - A good vehicle, Value for money, but service nees improvement, 

Areas of improvement  

 AC too bad, Less Mileage, No quality in service, complaints not attended during service - SKS Automobilies, BG Road, Bangalore

Complaints raised are not properly attended during the service

Customer's are not attended on reaching service station. No reminder calls if service is due.

No signages towards Waiting area for customers in SKS automobiles, BG road, bangalore.

No one directs customers towards reception.

Rear door was open on delivery after service. Tyres were wobbling even after wheel balancing and wheel alignment two times. No testing done before handing over after service. 

 

 

Power, Visibility, Driving Comfort, Leg spaceMileage, A/c not good, Bad Service, Customer Handling

 

Exterior Body is very light and weak acoording to innova the bumpers are very pure plastic qality made even the maruti 800 bumpers r seem hard.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Overall little ok hadnling on road at 90 speed not smooth just like roller costa.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Performance of engine is not like innova its more refine then xylo my bad luck i buy xylo in year 2009 after few month in summer the ECR valve something like that what they ask is comletly shutdown and stooped working with that car pickup get very very poor car get to workshop however they make it working back but not properly working any how some technical prob still there i all car that saled by mahindra when i get for service near dealer many owner of xylo complainting about its engine handling not smooth on road so i suggest to all dnt buy it only innova is good value of money iam going to trading my xylo for innova.

Fuel average is depend on u drive at 80 average come on highway 12kmInteriors are made of hard plastic after some year it sound in cabin very badly

1. Not bad 2. Good for Highway.. not good for zig zag rods.. or hilly road. 3. Look is good. May be height is more. It would better if it's less. 4. Servicing is good not too much. 5. Do not have second hand car market. For Xylo.

Exterior

 i own a silver mist xylo bought in jun'14 after trading in my Ford Classic '12 model. stance is excellent. dual hella water spray proof horns are standard, abs is standard but no alloy on this trim. running board is standard. auto door lock on movement is an excellent feature. car is not to long turn radius is shortest in its category. big windows give great driving confidence in the hills. chrome trim in grill inset is a good feature

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 seating position is better than the innova ,driving experince is the same in both with equitable body roll owing to their sheer physical size and the muv category.the gadget list is low H4 gets no deck no chrome trims.... it looks like a water spray washable interior. im not a big fan of interiors hasnt bothered me....air con slots in each row is stabdard. two charging points are standard. last row has an openable window which i feel is functional but would be used rarely. seats arrangement is flexible and easy to mount and unmount

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

the mhawk replaces the E series in the new H series. pick up on low rpm is great condiering the legendary simens turbocharger that i was used to in the ford. the clever airintake in the engine bay designed in the xylo impresses me. gear throw is long since the stick shift sits at a great distance from the driver.

Ride Quality & Handling

 ride quality is typical muv, firm on flat runs and heavy on sharp curves. but thats essential to a MUV i would say. handling of the xylo is far better than even a sedan thanks to the short turning radius. the sheer size intimidates unruly motorists. parking,start and stop, reverse parking without electronic assistance is a skill no doubt but thanks to the large orvms things are easy.

Final Words

its not a porche not an audi not an overprices honda.... its a simple cost effective indian brand muv, with a good technologically designed engine so i look at it as such and wouldnt crib and cry about this and that missing.... its meant for a practical minded customer looking for people movement with the least electonical interference and nuisance..... in case glass glamour and haute cultur is your thing..... then stick to a japanese or europran sedan

Areas of improvement  

 mahindra should provide basic things such as floor mats mud flaps and sest covers and standard options. improve the ground staff knowledge on their cars. else its all worth what money can buy at the price point 

 

seating position,space,engine power,airconaccessories,central locking absent