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XYLO
For:Valueformoney,interior,engine.Against:Unsettledride.Verdict:Thebestbangforyourbuckin theMUVsegment.
Alternatives: 1. Renault Lodgy 2. Toyota Innova Crysta
D2 Maxx 8.99 2489/4 5 218 95 1800 55 234 205/65 R15 - NA NA NA - - - - NA NA
H8 mHawk 11.68 2179/4 5 280 120 1800 55 234 215/75 R15 - NA NA NA NA NA
BOLERO
For:Rugged,reliable,do-it-allMUV.Against:Lacksrefinement.Verdict:Getoneif youhaveto haula largenumberof people
over bad roads. Alternatives: 1. Renault Lodgy
Power+ mHawk D70 SLE 7.24 1493/3 5 195 71 NA 60 NA 215/75 R15 - NA NA NA - - - NA NA
m2DiCR ZLX 9.10 2523/4 5 195 63 NA 60 NA 215/75 R15 - NA NA NA - - NA NA
MARAZZO
For:Refinement,space,cabinambience.Against:Feelsunderpowered.Verdict:ThebestMahindraMPVyet.
Alternatives: 1. Toyota Innova 2. Renault Lodgy 3. Tata Hexa
M2 9.99 1497/4 6 300 123 NA 45 190 215/65R16 - 15.56 161 12.5 - - NA NA
M88-st 13.98 1497/4 6 300 123 NA 45 190 215/60R17 - 15.56 161 12.5 Feb 19
THAR
For:Off-roadability,driverappeal.Against:Dated,buildquality.Verdict:A vehicleforthosewhohaveto tackleroughterrain
ona dailybasis.Alternatives:1.ForceGurkha
CRDe4x4 9.34 2498/4 5 247 105 1670 60 NA 235/70R16 - 18.41 134 11.75 - - Mar 11
SCORPIO
For:TractablemHawkengine,value.Against:High-speeddynamics.Verdict:Thebestbudgetfull-sizeSUVaround.
Alternatives: 1. Tata Safari Storme 2. Renault Duster 3. Isuzu D-Max V-Cross (Getaway)
S3m2DICR 9.92 2523/4 5 200 75 NA 60 460 215/75R15 - NA NA NA - - - NA NA
S7mHawk 120 12.38 2179/4 5 280 120 NA 60 460 235/65R17 - 15.62 158.6 11.9 Nov 14
S11 mHawk 140 4WD 15.86 2179/4 6 320 140 NA 60 460 235/65 R17 - NA NA NA NA NA
Getaway 10.70 2179/4 5 280 120 NA 80 NA 245/75 R16 - NA NA NA - - - NA NA
Getaway 4WD 11.83 2179/4 5 280 120 NA 80 NA 245/75 R16 - NA NA NA - - - NA NA
XUV300
For:Price,handling,performance.Against:Notmuch.Verdict:ThebesthandlingMahindramodelonsale.
Alternatives: 1. Ford EcoSport 2. Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza 3. Honda WR-V
Turbo Petrol W4 7.90 1197/3 6 200 110 NA 42 257 205/65 R16 - 12.38 176.7 12.0 - - NA NA
Turbo Petrol W8 (O) 11.49 1197/3 6 200 110 NA 42 257 215/55 R17 12.38 176.7 12.0 Apr 19
Turbo Diesel W4 8.49 1497/4 6 300 117 NA 42 257 205/65 R16 - NA NA NA - NA NA
Turbo Diesel W8 (O) 11.99 1497/4 6 300 117 NA 42 257 215/55 R17 NA NA NA NA NA
XUV500
For:Price,performance,space.Against:Gearshift,interiorfit-and-finish.Verdict:Valueformoney.
Alternatives: 1. Renault Duster 2. Jeep Compass 3. Nissan Terrano 4. Hyundai Tucson
G AT (Petrol) 15.61 2197/4 6A 320 140 NA 70 NA 235/65 R17 NA NA NA NA NA
W5 12.50 2197/4 6 360 155 1785 70 NA 235/65 R17 - NA NA NA - NA NA
W11 (O) AWD AT 19.21 2197/4 6A 360 155 NA 70 NA 235/60 R18 NA NA NA NA NA
ALTURASG4
For:Comfort,interiorquality,equipment.Against:Dynamicsat speed.Verdict:ThenewMahindraflagshipmodel.
Alternatives: 1. Toyota Fortuner 2. Ford Endeavour 3. Isuzu mu-X
2WD AT 26.95 2157/4 7A 420 181 NA 70 NA 255/60 R18 NA NA NA - - NA NA
4WD AT 29.95 2157/4 7A 420 181 NA 70 NA 255/60 R18 NA NA NA NA NA
MARUTI SUZUKI
OMNI
For:Affordablility,maintenance.Against:Safety,buildquality,equipment.Verdict:Cheapvanwithdangerouslydiceydynamics
and unprecedented safety issues. Alternatives: None
5-Seater 2.89 796/3 4 59 35 785 35 NA 145/70 R12 - NA NA NA - - - - NA NA
8-Seater 2.91 796/3 4 59 35 800 35 NA 145/70 R12 - NA NA NA - - - - NA NA
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