Test drove the XUV400 EL Pro: Why I think it's value for money

If your budget is 20-25L then MG ZS EV is a more practical and overall better buy.

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I did a test drive today of an EL Pro. At around 18.5L on the road, it looks like a really great VFM buy.

Pros for me:

• Build quality (like 300), increased boot space, more width offering a comfortable back seat. It may even allow 2 Child seats and a lean Adult in the middle (need to try).
• The car was super smooth and had a scary pickup for the city in Fearless mode.
• All must-have features including Auto IRVM, modern and bigger screens, Sunroof, and Height adjustable Seat belts (a necessity for my height of 5'4).
• The car had good ground clearance and great underbody protection throughout.
• Good fit and finish outside with a strong body when I tried to press against it. The gearbox felt more intuitive than dials and buttons coming from ICE ATs.

Cons:

• A few good to have features missing like EPB and Auto hold, Ventilated Seats, 360 Camera. But then it is priced cheaper than a Smaller Nexon by 1.3 Lacs. I would love an XUV 400 with these features even with an increase in price.
• NMC Battery: While as per Mahindra, NMC is great for a consumer and all, they themselves are moving to LFP with the VW deal. Hence, resale may take a hit. We may have an LFP XUV400 by the end of this year which may be more future-proof for Indian conditions.

Conclusion:

At 18.5L on the road in Gurgaon or even less in some states, it is an amazing VFM if that is what you would like to spend. So if your budget is say 16-17L, this makes a compelling case to extend. However, if your budget is 20-25L then MG ZS EV is a more practical and overall better buy.

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