Benchmarking

As in above mentioned challenge we can see that Mr. D.S. Pughazhyendhi lives in bangalore along with his family having 5 members.he is a frequent driver as he drives to his home town every month which is approx 500km from his location. we also got to know about his choice of cars and his budget is around 8-10 lakhs.

Depending upon these conditions we willl suggest him best options available in the market.

Lets make a list of conditions/requirements for Mr. D.S. Pughazhyendhii

• he lives in bangalore which occupied with heavy traffic at office times.
• he has a family of 5,ranging from elders to younger one's.
• he makes long journeys every month.
• his budget is 8-10 lakhs.
• he likes big cars.

now requirements for us to suggest a car to him

• As he travels in bangalore with heavy traffic vehicle should give good economy and milleage.
• 5-7 seater for family.
• comfortable leg room for back seaters.
• sufficient boot space.
• Long range performance.
• speed and power.

Created a table for cars available in the market.

Brand		Tata	Hyundai	KIA	Renault
MODEL		Nexon XE	Venue S 1.2	Sonet HTK 1.2	Kiger RXT (O) AMT
Engine	Fuel type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
	Mileage (km/l)	17.57	17.52	18.4	19.03
	Fuel Tank capacity (litres)	44	45	45	40
	Engine size (cc)	1199	1197	1197	999
	Power (bhp) / RPM	118 / 5500	82 / 6000	82 / 6000	71 / 6250
		3 cylinders inline,2 valves/cyclinders,	4 cylinders inline, 4 valves/cyclinders,	4 cylinders inline,4 valves/cyclinders,	3 cylinders inline, 4 valves/cyclinders,
Transmission	Type	Manual (sport mode)	Manual	Manual	Automatic
	No.of Gears	6	5	5	5
Dimensions	Ground Clearance (mm)	209	195	205	205
	Length	3993	3995	3995	3991
	Width	1811	1770	1790	1750
	Height	1606	1605	1625
	Boot Capacity (litres)	350	350	392	405
	No. of seats	5	5	5	5
Price (in lacs)	OnRoad Price (Bangalore)	9.22	9.65	9.8	9.77

1.TATA Nexon XE :

Nexon is the first indian car to score a 5-star Global NCAP safety rating.Has best appearance & class comforts.Powering the nexon is a 1.2L turbocharged petrol engine that transmit theire power through either a 5-speed MT,6-speed MT or AMT. (MT-mannual Transmission),(AMT-Automatic Transmission)

Pros:

Upmarket looks, 5-star G-NCAP safety ranking.

Spacious cabin compared to rivals.

Easy to drive and live with.

Cons:

Interior Quality could be better.

Low-end grunt from motors.

Infotainment screen not good with competing models.

Mileage is back lag.

2.Hyundai Venue S1.2 :

Venue is a subcompact crossover SUV. it is powered by a 1.2 ltr, 4-cylinder petrol engine that produces 82 bhp/6000 RPM & 115 Nm torque.

Pros:

Solid road presence - A strong shoulder line, flashy grille and the large wheels

Feature loaded - Top trims get lots of modern equipment/extravagant music player

Quality interiors - Good Quality with appreciable fir/finish, f favourable ergonomic

Modern powertrains - the line-up consists of ultra-refined and efficient engines

Cons:

Rear seat space - It isn't airy, seating three on the bench is a tight affair

Firm ride quality - Road irregularities are noticeably felt, bounces at higher speed

Costly top trims - For the money, one can opt for a lower variant on the creta

3.KIA Sonet HTY1.2 :

Kia Sonet comes with an exceptionally rich package that caters to everything from style to performance. Kia connects advanced technology includes AI voice command, Voice assisted sunroof control.

Good things:

Flamboyant styling - Great concoction of modern/youthful looks with a rugged stance

Refined motors/gearboxes - Peppy/smooth performance, good refinement, frugal

Easy to Drive - Compact size, steering that's light with reasonable feedback

Good Quality - Quality and fit/finish are on par with segment expectations

Cons:

Firm ride quality - Never feels settled, bounces at high speeds under full load

Rear seat space - The rear bench is a squeeze for anything more than two adults

Rear visibility - Is hampered by the chunky C-pillars and compact rear windscreen

4.Renault Kiger RXT(O) AMT :

Renault kiger is a 5 seater Mid petrol variant With AMT transmission. it has 999 CC which produces a 71bhp (6250RPM) power. its a middle class luxury car.

Pros:

Sprightly performance

Feature-packed cabin

Good-looking, affordable SUV

Cons:

Tight for three adults in the second row

Boot has a high loading lip

Cost-cutting is evident

Due to 3 cylindered engine some vibrations are there in cabin also

CONCLUSSION-

From above studies & compared data TATA Nexon is the best in class vehicle compared to engine performance and safety rating with other competitive vehicles, but interior and infotainment system could be better & petrol variant lags of mileage. If Mr. D. S. Pughazhyendhii can increase his budget I would recommend TATA Nexon Diesel Variant priced 10.5 lacs on road which suits best.

But considering his budget & parameters like Safety, transmission and ARAI mileage the best suited vehicle for Mr. D. S. Pughazhyendhii and his family which comprises his wife, 5-year old kid, his father & his mother is KIGER RXT(O) AMT.