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BHPian ![]() | Re: Mahindra XUV300 : Official Review Quote:
Like others have mentioned the BS4 version does pack a lot more features. When I booked the car, the SA had promised that the passenger side door will have request sensor but found the car to be not having one when I went for the yard PDI. Was almost at the verge of cancelling but wife knocked some sense into me as the car is still brilliant! Yet, it still bothers me when I have to take the key out to access the car from kerb side. Mild inconvenience one might say, but losing out this feature by a month is what itches. Coming to BS6 diesel engines. I had a mild scare with my car's DPF clogging, but this was mostly my fault because I hadn't done any highway driving in over 3 months and was using the car exclusively for short city runs (which is a big NO-NO for BS6 Diesels). The car gave a warning and after a short drive, I came back home and did a Park Regen and it was immediately fixed. If your usage is going to primarily going to be highway, you don't have to worry a bit about BS6 Diesels. Even if your usage is primarily city, do ensure to run the car on a highway in the weekend for about 30min-1hr. No matter what you go for, the car is brilliant and will keep you happy. All the best ![]() Last edited by krishnakumar : 7th June 2022 at 15:29. | |
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| Re: Mahindra XUV300 : Official Review I couldn't say this enough. Thank you Team-BHP. Because of this incredible group, I was able to pick up a good vehicle, had a much smoother buying process than I otherwise would, and saved myself from getting scammed off of at least 25k. I truly thank all of you, especially the founder, moderators/admins for keeping the entire group clean and organized, and to the active members who took the effort to share their experience. Thanks a lot everyone. ![]() Now it's my turn to give back so that someone else may benefit from my updates/experience with this process. Price Summary (June 2022):XUV 300 Petrol W8(O) Manual Vehicle Cost : 1,238,202 Accessories from Amazon : 10,000 Timeline:2021: Oct - started test drives and decided on vehicle2022: Feb 21 - Booking done Selection Process:I had zero idea of buying a car in India. And I started totally confused with the huge number of make/model options, insurance terminology, confusing process. Eventually, I decided that a bigger car would be nice (My dad had a hatchback - i10), but not the full size since it is too expensive and would be a little tight for my small garage. After quick initial reading around, decided to check 5 models under the 15L price point that I had - Nexon, XUV300, Brezza, Urban Cruiser and Venue. My ride with Brezza and Urban Cruiser was ok. The interior was average and overall didn't feel great about either. Venue was a bit better overall, but the rear seats felt too tight, and so did the handling. Nexon and XUV300 were definitely the winner from the test drive phase. Between Nexon and XUV300, Nexon - PriceI have already summarized pricing details at top. Some additional info below. Possible discounts and timing: Dec - Feb : about 30k now (used to be close to 70k if you are lucky before the semiconductor shortage)Big decision related to expected new models - Should I get the car this year, or wait till Apr 2023 to get the new upgrade that every car site is talking about??Negotiating with dealer: 1. Logistics charges of 4000 PDI -The SA was reluctant for PDI and gave all sorts of reasons - against company policy, nobody does that, our Service Manager will do the PDA so you dont have to worry, and so on. But thanks to Team-BHP, I stood my ground and he finally relented. Took the checklist printout, and went through it page by page (about 80% covered). And it definitely is a must do. There was nothing big, but maybe about 10 minor things. A minor scratch on the bonnet, 2 or 3 weird marks on body, another 4 or so minor dirt marks inside. On every single item, the service manager either made an excuse or said 'it is like that'. But eventually said they would address it. (though the service manager fixed some and left others, so its better that you make the service manager write down the list, or at least whatsapp the list directly to him) Few observations: 1. Download the Blue Sense Connect app before you show up. Helps you test the car Entertainment system, as well as you can see the trip details made by your car (in case it was driven around more than it should have been). Though I did it during the PDI, so it isn't a big deal if you have a good LTE connection at the PDI location. But still safer to get it before you leave.Loan Mahindra finance offered me 7.2% (as of May 29 2022) fixed with 5k processing fee, whereas ICICI did 7.2% fixed with 5k processing fee and Union bank 7.4% variable with 3k processing fee. I confirmed with Mahindra Finance. But on the day of PDI, when I went to finalize the papers, turns out MahFin wants 6k insurance for the loan as well. Even though when I had asked him to list every single fee, he conveniently skipped that. Some members in my family were like - you are paying 14L already, what's another 6k. And they are right, 6k is not a big amount. It's more around, if the company is sneaky enough to do this, what else have they got hidden in that contract? I was sort of prepared mentally to walk out if this happens, and that's what I did. Reached out to ICICI, and they processed it at the promised rate. No hidden charges. Plus, it took just another 2 days. When I have waited 3 months, what's another 2 days? Final amount payment and InvoiceAs recommended by BHPians, I double checked all entries and turns out the Engine number was entered wrong. Just one letter, but obviously that would have been a pain if it got submitted to RTO. The SA was a bit reluctant to accept his mistake (this was something that regular customers wouldn't catch, but yay to TeamBHP). Finally, he accepted and fixed it.Accessories - I went for about 37k of accessories. 26k from Mahindra - DeliveryThe SA initially offered us to take the delivery at 4 pm on Friday. But I went with TeamBHP recommendation, and asked for Saturday morning. And it was a very useful decision. Nobody was in a rush, and they had a problem tracking my payment, so it took a good 1.5 hours from arrival to departure. I had been given 10:30 am, and based on my previous experience with their tardiness, I called them up at 10 to confirm. As expected they hadnt even started anything, I was asked to come at 11. To get the final payment for accessories, checking all reciepts/warranties - overall it took 1.5 hours at the showroom. So, plan accordingly. Post delivery:Upgrades that I have decided on based on my 2 drives with the car- Useful links:I am adding some links to posts from other BHPians, that I collected during my research. So that future buyers dont have to spend weeks scouring old posts. This thread is 50+ pages alreadyGood luck to future buyers. If there is any other information I can help with, please feel free to reach out. |
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| Re: Mahindra XUV300 : Official Review 2022 Mahindra XUV 300 gets New,Bigger 9 Inch Touchscreen. This update has debuted in South African XUV 300 and will make it to India as well Link To Source: https://www.rushlane.com/2022-mahind...-12439919.html |
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| Re: Mahindra XUV300 : Official Review Seems a bit fake to me. The system seems very similar to Hypersonic system, which quite a few people have added aftermarket. The image also doesn't seem like an official image, nor is it a real user's image as there is no cable plugged in, and the display still shows Apple Carplay. |
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| Re: Mahindra XUV300 : Official Review Quote:
1) If you are purely an enthusiast, look no further than the XUV3OO. Smoothness of that turbo petrol with higher state of tune makes it a delight to drive. 2) If you are not focused on driving pleasure and would like to remain contemporary with respect to features, looks, then it is the new Brezza with a few segment first features coming with it. Engine should be adequate to take you anywhere but will surely lack the oomph factor the XUV3OO’s turbo petrol offers. Good luck with making a decision. Either ways, you won’t be at a loss! | |
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BHPian ![]() | Re: Mahindra XUV300 : Official Review XUV300 Diesel owners! What's the fuel efficiency you're able to get from your car? I have a 2021 XUV300 W8(O) Diesel MT and I'm only able to get around 16-18kmpl on highway trips. Asking specifically for this variant since the 17" wheels could cause some variations. I always run the car with the AC at around between 22-24*C and not really a pedal to metal driver. Also, we are at the most 2 people in the car with luggage and a dog (additional 30kg weight give or take). I typically cruise between 80-100kmph in terms of speed and rarely go above 110kmph. Thanks to the TPMS, the tyre pressures are always at the recommended levels. Yet, the best I could manage has been in the range of 19kmpl even on flat highways. What am I doing wrong? Or is this the best due to the state of tune and weight of the car? I'm not really bothered with the efficiency as the car is superb otherwise and an enthusiast package. But would be good to benchmark myself! Quote:
The 8" screen works very well for navigation and that's about the most you need the screen for! And in this pursuit for a larger screen, it is clear from the photos that the shortcut buttons and the volume knob are lost. A big loss in my books for a slightly larger screen. Those shortcut buttons are such a life-saver for me, especially the volume knob. Last edited by krishnakumar : 5th July 2022 at 11:52. | |
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| Re: Mahindra XUV300 : Official Review Quote:
Apart from the usual driving style and loading, Traffic conditions, usage of brakes, etc all play a role in determining your fuel efficiency. I would routinely get around 19-20 kmpl in Gurgaon, but struggle to get even 14 in Kolkata. | |
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| Re: Mahindra XUV300 : Official Review Quote:
![]() Its a heavy car with comparatively higher power figures. I think this mileage is to be expected. | |
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| Re: Mahindra XUV300 : Official Review Hey folks , Need an advice regarding my thoughts on taking home the Xuv 300 AMT optional which comes around 17.16 L on road as on date. With a facelift due in the next 1 year with a revamped interiors and hopefully a TC transmission should I wait or go with the current one ? My requirement is a diesel automatic with a good build quality within the 20 L price bracket. Also the Xuv 700 and the scorpio N would be a tad too big in every sense ! My only reason holding up since the last 2 years is how boring and outdated the interiors are and the AMT transmission which I can't trade off for anything. But with already a couple of steep price hikes I'm thinking to bite the bullet and purchase if the facelift is not coming anytime soon. |
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BHPian ![]() | Re: Mahindra XUV300 : Official Review Quote:
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![]() Also, the TC gearbox is just wishful thinking in my opinion. There is no guarantee on one actually making it to the car. As for the dated interiors, my point of view is completely different. Yes it is dated, but who cares? You will rarely look at the center console because you'll be thoroughly enjoying the drive out there! And trust me, dated it might be, but it is extremely functional - much more than all of those touch-sensitive buttons and what not. A total no non-sense center console that makes the driver's life VERY easy while driving. In fact, the functionality of the center console is one of the key things that made me tilt towards it. But let me throw a curve ball at you. With a 20L budget, you might be able to get much better options from the used car market which is hot right now. I did a quick search for used cars on Olx in Hyderabad for diesel automatics under 5 years and there are plenty of great options. Do check it out if you're anyway ready to wait. You might end up finding a gem! Last edited by krishnakumar : 6th July 2022 at 16:37. | |||
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![]() It's reassuring to know that the economy starts to improve further. I've been diligently monitoring the economy on every refuel (based on full tank method) so will see if the chart goes up. | |
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| Re: Mahindra XUV300 : Official Review
Thanks @krishnakumar. I find weekend getaways a stress buster and driving this a joy. The relatively few pages on this thread, I presume, is probably due to the very few niggles faced by owners and a testament to the Ssangyong pedigree. Wishing you many happy miles. |
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