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MG Windsor EV vs Tata Curvv EV vs rivals: Which eSUV would you pick?
Very, very tough to choose between the Windsor & Curvv EVs. Both are the most competent EVs in that price band
BHPian Ripcord09 recently shared this with other enthusiasts:
MG Windsor
What you'll like:
• A unique proposition for the Indian market. The Windsor is a Crossover MPV that focuses on practicality and comfort
• Very well-priced! MG has set the cat among the pigeons. Definitely worth considering over the competitors. BaaS (Battery as a Service) option is also available if you want a lower acquisition cost
• A well-built car that doesn’t feel cheap by any standards
• Good looking cabin paired with spacious interiors. Rear seats are especially comfortable with plenty of legroom & headroom
• 134 BHP motor has enough power for the city as well as highway runs. Real-world range of 250 km should be good for urban dwellers
• Selectable drive modes and adjustable regen braking are useful in various driving conditions
• 604-litre boot is great for family outings (note: top variant has ~579 liters of boot space)
• Long list of features includes electronic flush-fitting door handles, ventilated front seats, 135-degree reclining rear seats, 15.6-inch touchscreen head-unit with wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, connected car tech, OTT apps and more
• Zero emissions, cheap running costs & green image will appeal to a lot of people
What you won't:
• MPV styling – in this era of SUVs & Crossovers - may not appeal to everyone. Also, the headlight placement makes them prone to damage
• 250 km range is on the lower side by 2024 standards. MG should have given the bigger 50 KWh battery as an option
• Suspension tune is busy at the rear. The ride is liveable, but you do feel bad roads
• Lack of physical buttons is a major inconvenience. Too much dependence on the touchscreen even for core functions (e.g. ORVM adjustment)
• Missing some features like a spare wheel (please get one at additional cost), rear wiper (big miss), ADAS tech, height adjustable seatbelts…
• The usual EV challenges (charging infrastructure, range anxiety, setting up home charging etc.)
• A/C does take some time to cool the large cabin; the large greenhouse & glass roof are contributors
Tata Nexon.EV
What you'll like:
• A solidly built & good-looking electric car
• Increased driving range is adequate for city commutes & inter-city travel to nearby destinations
• Fast performance! 0-100 km/h in ~9 seconds is enjoyable
• Sorted road manners & solid high-speed stability due to the lower center of gravity & firmer suspension
• Nice, spacious cabin with comfortable seats. You get a practical 350-liter boot too
• Features such as faster charging, ventilated seats, auto-dimming IRVM, Sport & Eco modes, multi-mode regen, cruise control, air purifier, wireless smartphone charging, sunroof and more
• Safety kit includes disc brakes all-round, ESP, traction control, TPMS, electronic parking brake, auto hold etc.
• Zero emissions, cheap running costs & green image will appeal to a lot of people
What you won't:
• Top speed is restricted to 140 km/h
• Ride is compliant, but not plush. Firmness at lower speeds means you feel the big potholes
• Only 3 dual-tone colour options to pick from. No single tone colour options available. Boring colour palette = just white, grey & blue
• Fit, finish & interior quality don’t match up to the 20-lakh on-road price of the XZ+ Lux
• Tata's after-sales service quality is a hit or miss. Remains a gamble
• The usual EV challenges (charging infrastructure, range anxiety, setting up home charging etc.)
Mahindra XUV400
What you'll like:
• Finally a proper EV from Mahindra that's well-built and refined
• 250-260 km real-world driving range should be adequate for city commutes & inter-city travel to nearby destinations
• Exhilarating performance! 0-100 km/h in 8.3 sec is fun
• Sorted road manners, compliant ride quality & solid high-speed stability. Beautiful handling package
• Spacious and wide cabin with comfortable seats. Now gets a more practical 378-litre boot too
• Well-equipped with features like drive modes, sunroof, cruise control, auto headlamps & wipers
• Safety kit includes 6 airbags, disc brakes all-round, IP67 protection for motor and battery, and adjustable headrests for all 5 passengers. The XUV300 has scored 5-stars in the GNCAP!
• Zero emissions, cheap running costs & green image will appeal to a lot of people
What you won't:
• Boring interior design feels kind of old by current standards
• Concerns over niggles in a freshly baked Mahindra EV. Our test car itself had issues!!
• A few cabin plastics & rough areas don't feel premium
• Mahindra's after-sales service quality is a hit or miss. Remains a gamble
• Missing features such as front parking sensors and ventilated seats
• OEM speaker & sound quality are terrible
• The usual EV challenges (charging infrastructure, range anxiety, setting up home charging etc.)
Tata Curvv.EV
What you'll like:
• Coupe SUV styling is unique & a great differentiator. Grabs attention on the road
• A good overall package that’s priced competitively against rivals like the ZS EV, XUV400 & Nexon EV Long Range
• 165 BHP motor is very enjoyable. 400 km real-world range is sufficient for city + highway driving
• Sorted road manners & high speed stability
• Zero emissions, cheap “fuel” costs, no gears, light controls make it an ideal city car
• 500-litre boot is accommodating enough for family holiday luggage
• Long list of features includes flush door handles, powered tailgate with gesture activation, 9-speaker JBL audio system (sounds really nice!), panoramic sunroof, V2L & V2V charging, Arcade.ev app suite, recline adjustment for rear seats and more
• Loaded with safety tech like level 2 ADAS, 6 airbags, all-wheel disc brakes, acoustic vehicle alert system for pedestrians, ESP, front parking sensors, 360-degree view camera, TPMS, hill hold assist & hill descent control
What you won't:
• Rear seat is uncomfortable for tall passengers - high floor, difficult ingress & egress and limited headroom (due to the coupe styling)
• Suspension has a firm edge to it due to 18-inch wheels (top variant). Ride is liveable, but you do feel the bad roads. 17” wheel lower variants could ride better
• Build quality and fit & finish – while being satisfactory - have room for improvement
• Rearward visibility is poor, as is the case with most Coupe-SUVs
• A few missing features like telescopic adjustment for the steering wheel, cupholders for front passengers, a rear sunshade…
• The usual EV challenges (charging infrastructure, range anxiety etc.)
• Tata's after-sales service quality is a hit or miss. Remains a gamble
• It's a brand-new Tata launch, so the probability of niggles is high, especially in the initial batches
MG ZS EV
What you'll like:
• One of the most sorted EVs in India! Drive it and you'll be a convert
• A well-built car with good interiors
• Fast performance and excellent mid-range. 0-100 km/h run of 8.5 seconds is enjoyable
• Selectable regenerative braking and drive modes help you extract maximum performance or efficiency, as needed
• Range is adequate for urban commuting as well as road-trips to nearby destinations
• 5 year / unlimited km warranty, 5 labour-free services & 8 year / 150,000 km battery warranty
• Features such as the panoramic sunroof, cruise control, Bluetooth key, connected car tech & more
• International model got a 5-star Euro NCAP rating. Safety kit includes 6 airbags, blind spot monitoring, ESP, HSA, TPMS etc.
• Zero emissions, cheap running costs & green image will appeal to a lot of people
What you won't:
• Expensive! Even after subsidies, EVs carry a huge price premium over ICE cars. You're paying for the tech & being an early adopter
• The very similar & arguably more practical MG Astor is cheaper
• Firm ride quality means you always feel the road, especially with the recommended 41 PSI tyre pressure
• Size & interior quality are more comparable to a Creta than other 28-30 lakh rupee cars
• The rear seat is better suited to 2 adults & a kid, not 3 adults
• 6-speaker sound system is ordinary for the price. Subwoofer conspicuous by its absence
• The usual EV challenges (charging infrastructure, range anxiety, setting up home charging etc.)
Here's what GTO had to say on the matter:
Very, very tough to choose between the Windsor & Curvv EVs. Both are the most competent EVs in that price band IMHO. The Windsor is more practical, but the Currv has more style. In terms of reliability, I will give MG the vote as the parent company has a long history of making EVs (e.g. ZS EV has amazing reliability compared to Nexon EV). New Tata launches still have niggles. For self-driving, I'd probably go with the Curvv; as a family car which everyone else will use, I'd get the Windsor.
Lots of options in the affordable EV segment now . And let's not forget the Punch EV which is an ideal city car.
Here's what BHPian electric_eel had to say on the matter:
I voted for Nexon EV if it comes with the 45 KWH battery pack not without reservations. I was very excited about Windsor but few things are problematic
1. Over reliance of touch screen features.
2. No zero regen mode. I am a fan of the zero regen and is my default regen level. The smoothness one gets out of it is really good and with experience is the best way to get higher range.
3. On the fly changing of regen is impossible as this feature is burried in the Infotainment. In this aspect the paddle shifters of newer generation Nexon EVs are the best. Of course the Kona's implementation is the most refined of the lot with ability to bring the car to complete stop using the paddle shifters and entirely relying on regen.
4. I am concerned about the seat. Looks comfortable but am not sure if it is fine for long drives (I prefer harder seats not just in cars but in general)
5. For a bigger car, it should have come with a bigger battery pack. I cannot see the logic of this version of Windsor
6. This is a point specific to me. I prefer the smaller cars. I would put Punch EV over Nexon EV. Driving around a Windsor sized car through some of the narrow sections of Palakkad city is not exactly my idea of fun.
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