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SSanthosh Kumar21 Oct 2022

CASE

Mr. D.S. Pughazhyendhii is a married man who lives in Bangalore which is a highly crowded city. His Family comprises five members including his wife, a five-year-old boy, his father, and his mother. He visits his native place Madurai which is 500kms away from Bangalore once a month. Also, he will be using his car to commute to his office. His budget falls between 8 to 10 lakhs on road. Please suggest to him options so that he will buy a good car for his family.

Note: Pughazhyendhii is fond of big cars

REPORT

  • Mr.D.S.Pughazhyendhii lives in bangalore full of crowded heavy traffic city so i recommend diesel engine with good fuel consumption vehicle.
  • His family comprises of 5 members so they need more space and comfort vehicle so i suggest SUV vehicle.
  • He uses his car for daily use and monthly trip to his native. so he travels upto 3000 Km/month. So he need automatic transmission and low maintenance cost vehicle.
  • The budget should be 8 to 10 lakh and he is also fond of big cars. so, i need to prefer low budget suv model cars with good specifications.

Based on these requirements a detailed benchmarking is done.

Mahindra XUV300 Kia Sonet Hyundai Venue Tata Nexon
W4 1.5 Diesel HTK 1.5 S Plus 1.5 CRDi XM Diesel
ENGINE 1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC 1493 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC 1493 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC 1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
ENGINE TYPE 1.5 Turbo Diesel 1.5L CRDi 1.5 U2 CRDi 1.5L Turbocharged Revotorq
Max Power (bhp@rpm) 115 bhp @ 3750 rpm 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm
108 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm) 300 Nm @ 1500 rpm 240 Nm @ 1500 rpm 240 Nm @ 1500 rpm 260 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl) 20 24.1 23.4 21.1
Transmission Manual - 6 Gears Manual - 6 Gears Manual - 6 Gears Manual - 6 Gears, Sport Mode
Emission Standard BS 6 BS 6 BS 6 BS 6
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds) 12.88 12.75 - 12.73
Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm) 3995 3995 3995 3993
Width (mm)
1821
1790 1770 1811
Height (mm) 1627 1625 1617 1606
Wheelbase (mm) 2600 2500 2500 2498
Ground Clearance (mm) 180 -- 195 209
Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 42 45 45 44
Bootspace (litres) 257 392 350 350
Safety
Overspeed Warning

1 Beep over 80Kmph continous beed over 120Kmph

 1 Beep over 80Kmph continous beed over 120Kmph 1 Beep over 80Kmph continous beed over 120Kmph 1 Beep over 80Kmph continous beed over 120Kmph
Airbags 2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger) 4 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side) 2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger) 2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
GOOD THINGS
  • Looks handsome - The majority will agree that the XUV300 has an attractive front end
  • NCAP safety rating - This SUV's five-star rating satisfies growing concerns about safety
  • Equipment list - The top-spec variant has a long list of features, safety equipment
  • Potent drivetrains - The engines respond well to throttle inputs and aid drivability
  • Comfortable ride - One of the few cars that offer a plaint ride regardless of the speed
  • 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
  • Boot capacity - Reasonably sized boot good for occupants to last seven days
  • Interior quality - Segment standout quality, good fit/finish, sorted ergonomics
  • Road presence - Edgy design with an attractive grille and fittingly huge wheels
  • Powertrain options - There are refined and efficient petrol and diesel motors
  • Choice of gearboxes - A variety of smooth transmissions that ease driving chores
  • Equipment - The new Venue feels more modern due to the revised features and trim
  • Upmarket looks - Exciting and impactful design, proper no-nonsense SUV stance
  • G-NCAP safety - A five-star NCAP safety rating ensure buyers get a very safe car
  • Performance - The powertrains offer a satisfying mid/top-end grunt for most situations
  • Spacious cabin - Despite the compact footprint, it is roomier than segment rivals
  • Sorted ride/handling - Nicely tuned suspension offers apt damping at most speeds
COULD BE BETTER
  • Needs a makeover - An update would help attract prospective buyers to the XUV300
  • Interior fit/finish - It is not in the league of segment rivals such as the Venue/Seltos
  • Petrol AMT gearbox - The engine feels less refined due to the discernible shift shocks
  • 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
  • Cramped rear seat - Does not feel airy, uncomfortable for three occupants
  • Unsorted ride - Broken surfaces are felt within the cabin, bounces at higher speeds
  • Pricey top-end variants - One can upgrade to a lower-spec Creta instead
  • Interior quality, fit/finish - Scratchy hard plastics, rough edges, panel gaps
  • Low-end grunt - The diesel motor needs some revving to get off the line properly
  • Infotainment screen - Slow responses, low-resolution screen, interface not intuitive
CONCLUSION
Based on benchmarking report done in above table i prefer HYUNDAI VENUE SPLUS 1.5 CRDi is better model compared to others suitable for pughazhyendhii.
the detailed report is done and car is prefferd based on reort in case.
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