Benchmarking

Aim:

To suggest Mr. D.S. Pughazhyendhii buy a good car that meets all his objectives.

Objectives:

• The car should be at least 5 seaters.
• It should be suitable for long drives.
• It should be ideal for daily use.
• Its cost should be between 8-10 lakhs.

Benchmarking:

Benchmarking is the process of contrasting corporate procedures and performance indicators with industry standards and other businesses' best - practices. The three main metrics are quality, time, and cost.

Purchasing a car is a significant decision that might be complicated by the market's abundance of models from various OEMs. However, if we work through a procedure step-by-step, the task may get a little simpler.

First, we must choose between a petrol and a diesel variant. Here are each's benefits and drawbacks:

Pricing: The price of a car is more for the diesel variant than the petrol variant.

Mileage: A diesel vehicle has higher mileage than a petrol vehicle. Diesel is also less expensive than petrol. However, because a diesel automobile is more expensive at first than a petrol one, it will take longer to recoup these additional costs. Before choosing a choice, one should consider all of these variables.

Maintenance cost: Diesel cars require more maintenance than petrol cars do.

Driving Experience: Diesel engines have more torque and are more powerful than petrol engines. However, NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) levels for diesel engines are higher than for petrol engines.

Given the details above and Mr. D.S. Pughazhyendhii's criteria, I would suggest a car with a petrol engine because of its affordable pricing and simple maintenance requirements.

Due to the fact that Pughazhyendhi commutes to work daily by automobile and makes a monthly trip with his entire family to his 500-kilometer home, According to his preference for large automobiles and budget of between 8 and 10 lakhs on the road, I have chosen the four compact SUVs listed below for his convenient daily commute and regular outings.

1. Mahindra XUV300:

The Mahindra XUV300 is a five-seater SUV that Mahindra introduced to the Indian market in February 2019 at a starting price of Rs. 8.10 lakh. The XUV 300 is offered in both petrol and diesel. The 1197cc engine in the XUV 300 petrol claims to get 17kmpl, while the 1497cc engine in the XUV 300 diesel claims to get 20kmpl. Additionally, the XUV 300 has an automatic transmission. It comes in 7 hues and 13 different variations.

Pros:

Extensive feature list, comfortable ride quality, torquey diesel engine, safety tech

Cons:
Average cabin space, small boot

2. Tata Nexon:

Tata Nexon is a 5-seater SUV car launched at a base price of Rs. 6.58 lakh in September 2017 by Tata in India. Nexon is available in both petrol and diesel. Nexon petrol is powered by a 1198cc engine claiming mileage of 17kmpl and Nexon diesel is powered by a 1497cc engine claiming mileage of 21.5kmpl. Nexon also comes with automatic transmission. It is available in 24 variants and 6 colors

Pros:
Funky looks grab a lot of attention: elements such as the dual-tone roof and the large 16-inch alloys stand out, the Harman-tuned 8-speaker music system is a delight; easily the best in class, Practicality isn't compromised on - the cabin, as well as the boot, is spacious, Punchy diesel engine offers a nice blend of fun and frugality

Cons:
1.2-litre turbo-petrol is noisy; feels uninvolving to drive, Few rough edges inside-out need ironing out

3. Maruti Vitara Brezza:

Maruti Vitara Brezza is a 5-seater SUV car launched at a base price of Rs. 7.84 lakhs in March 2016 by Maruti Suzuki in India. Vitara Brezza is available in diesel engines only. Vitara Brezza diesel is powered by a 1248cc engine claiming a mileage of 24.3kmpl. Vitara Brezza also comes with automatic transmission. It is available in 9 variants and 9 colors.

Pros:
Exterior design, interior design, features, road dynamics, Price

Cons:
Overall interior quality, less powerful engine

4. Honda WRV:

Honda WRV is a 5-seater SUV car launched at a base price of Rs. 8.08 lakh in March 2017 by Honda in India. WRV is available in both petrol and diesel. WRV petrol is powered by a 1199cc engine claiming mileage of 17.5kmpl and WRV diesel is powered by a 1498cc engine claiming mileage of 25.5kmpl. It is available in 9 variants and 6 colors.

Pros:
Sunroof! Looks sportier than Jazz, with a Large 363-liter boot, Great view out makes city driving easy.

Cons:
Touch controls for A/C are annoying, Rear seats are not comfortable, and Suspension gets very bouncy above 80kmph

Comparison:

Conclusion:

By considering the advantages and disadvantages of each of the four nominated vehicles, I have determined that the Tata Nexon Petrol Version is the best option for completing the Pughazhyendhi criteria. Which costs between $10 and $15 lakhs and has all the good characteristics, including comfort, decent mileage of 21kmpl, a strong 1497cc engine that is perfect for long travels as well as for everyday commutes, a good safety rating of 4.4/5, 209mm of ground clearance, and 350L of trunk space.