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Hyundai Tucson vs Honda CR-V vs Jeep Compass

Hyundai Tucson

What you'll like:

  • Contemporary styling that is universally appealing
  • Punchy 2.0L diesel engine mated to a smooth 8-speed automatic transmission
  • Comfortable ride quality & car-like dynamics
  • Cool features such as the panoramic sunroof, hands-free tailgate, LED headlamps, electric parking brake, ECO / Sport driving modes, Blue Link telematics & more
  • Top-notch safety kit: 6 airbags, ESC, VSM, all-wheel disc brakes, hill-start assist etc.
  • Hyundai's reliability, competent after-sales, 3 year unlimited km warranty & 3 years of free servicing!

What you won't:

  • No w-o-w factor on the inside. Interior simply doesn't feel special enough for a Rs. 30 lakh car
  • Expensive, especially the top trim. Full-size 7-seater SUVs are priced in the same ballpark
  • Some features are conspicuous by their absence (ventilated seats)
  • No manual transmission available
  • 2.0L petrol motor is strictly average. Doesn't impress like the diesel

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Honda CR-V

What you'll like:

  • New, sharper design has a wider appeal vs the previous-gen car
  • Interior quality has taken a huge leap forward and is at par with European competitors
  • Spacious cabin for 5
  • Sorted dynamics & car-like mannerisms
  • Features such as the lane change camera, digital cockpit, push-button gear selector, panoramic sunroof & more

What you won't:

  • Simply overpriced for what it offers!
  • No diesel or AWD options available
  • Some omissions such as front parking sensors, electronic tailgate operation etc.
  • 7-seater variant has been dropped

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Jeep Compass

What you'll like:

  • Handsome Cherokee-inspired styling & loads of character
  • Solid build. Feels very robust, just as a Jeep should
  • Powerful 2.0L diesel. Good driveability in the city, fast on the open road
  • 1.4L turbo-petrol makes 161 BHP! Offers fast performance
  • Mature suspension setup, nicely-tuned EPS & rock-solid stability
  • Capable AWD available (unlike some competitors)
  • City-friendly: Compact size, higher seating, smooth gearshift, soft clutch & low NVH
  • Topnotch safety: Strong all-disc brakes, a plethora of electronic aids & 6 airbags
  • We think the Compass is well-priced for what it offers. The driving experience & overall package feel premium

What you won't:

  • Small size for the price! A sentiment echoed by most people who saw it in person
  • Suitable for 4 adults, not 5. Boot is small too
  • Tiny dealership network. Plus, after-sales quality & long-term reliability are unknown factors
  • AWD's premium is over 2 lakh rupees on-the-road. Includes 4 extra airbags, but is still too much
  • Turning radius of 5.65m is wide. Also, 17º approach angle is too low
  • Missing goodies (blanks on the steering, auto-dimming IRVM, auto wipers & headlamps, lumbar adjustment, reclinable rear seats)

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Mahindra Alturas G4

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