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Hey TAIgers,
I am in the market for a new diesel CSUV. My running will be a mix of city and highway rides (I tend to tour a lot, including a lot of mountain driving). My needs are good power (and torque), good driving dynamics and ride quality, and cruise control (must). As I will be doing long distances, safety is also of prime concern.
I have disregarded the Venue (hate the looks), Brezza (no to MSIL and petrol engine), Sonet (untested and safety not validated) and Ecosport (too long in the tooth). I have not even considered the Kiger, Magnite and WRV. Thus my choices have narrowed down to the Tata Nexon and the Mahindra XUV 3OO. The following are my observations (Nexon XZ+(S) and XUV 3OO W8):
Nexon
+ Good ride quality
+ Amazing audio system
+ Responsive engine
+ Interior Space
+ 5 star safety
+ Sufficient Boot Space
- Somewhat vocal engine
- Digital Instrument Cluster
- Not the best driving position for me (5' 10")
- Crammed footwell
- Subpar fit and finish and interior quality
XUV 3OO
+ Rocket of an Engine (best in class without a doubt)
+ Super spacious rear bench
+ 5 star safety
+ Decent fit and finish
- Boot space less than small hatches
- Audio system cant hold a candle to the Nexon
- Tall gear lever (unergonomic)
- Ride quality not as good as Nexon
Now the XUV's boot space is acting like a deal breaker here. It will not be sufficient for road trips for 4 persons ever. The Nexon on the other hand, looks like a more rounded package.
Love to have your expert opinion on this.
I am in the market for a new diesel CSUV. My running will be a mix of city and highway rides (I tend to tour a lot, including a lot of mountain driving). My needs are good power (and torque), good driving dynamics and ride quality, and cruise control (must). As I will be doing long distances, safety is also of prime concern.
I have disregarded the Venue (hate the looks), Brezza (no to MSIL and petrol engine), Sonet (untested and safety not validated) and Ecosport (too long in the tooth). I have not even considered the Kiger, Magnite and WRV. Thus my choices have narrowed down to the Tata Nexon and the Mahindra XUV 3OO. The following are my observations (Nexon XZ+(S) and XUV 3OO W8):
Nexon
+ Good ride quality
+ Amazing audio system
+ Responsive engine
+ Interior Space
+ 5 star safety
+ Sufficient Boot Space
- Somewhat vocal engine
- Digital Instrument Cluster
- Not the best driving position for me (5' 10")
- Crammed footwell
- Subpar fit and finish and interior quality
XUV 3OO
+ Rocket of an Engine (best in class without a doubt)
+ Super spacious rear bench
+ 5 star safety
+ Decent fit and finish
- Boot space less than small hatches
- Audio system cant hold a candle to the Nexon
- Tall gear lever (unergonomic)
- Ride quality not as good as Nexon
Now the XUV's boot space is acting like a deal breaker here. It will not be sufficient for road trips for 4 persons ever. The Nexon on the other hand, looks like a more rounded package.
Love to have your expert opinion on this.
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