Benchmarking

BENCHMARK:

Benchmark is simply known as comparing and analyzing the earlier product's features and drawbacks and focusing on adding features to the product, to be the best in the segment and to maintain better quality.

In predesign development, there are 2 types of benchmarks i.e Benchmark-1, Benchmark-2.

Benchmark-1: It is a comparison of products by adding features and segments to the upcoming product by car level analysis.

Benchmark-2: It is a part-level analysis of a product.

Types of SUV Cars:

As of my knowledge and research for a safer and comfortable ride, there are 5 compact SUVs as shown below.

1.Mahindra Xuv300

2.Tata Nexon

3.Hyundai Venue

4.Kia Sonet

5.Maruti Vitara Breeza

Comparison:

SUV Cars	Mahindra Xuv300 w4	Tata Nexon XM S	Hyundai Venue s+	Kia Sonet Htk+	Maruti Vitara Breeza Zxi
Engine power	108.62bhp@5000rpm	118.36bhp@5500rpm	81.86bhp@6000rpm	81.86bhp@6000rpm	103.26bhp@6000rpm
Mileage	17kmpl	17.4kmpl	17kmpl	18.4kmpl	18.76kmpl
Safety in Global NCAP Crash test	5-star rating	5-star rating	4-star rating	3-star rating	4-star rating
Seating capacity	5 seats	5 seats	5 seats	5 seats	5 seats
Boot space	259 Litres	350 Litres	350 Litres	392 Litres	328 Litres
Pros	Ride and Handling are good. Safety Features Design and Looks	Ride and Handling are good safety Features premium interiors Rear seating space is more	Performance-wise good good Looking	Ride and handling are good best in boot space ground clearance is more	Ride and handling are good spacious car Value for money loaded with features Mileage is good
Cons	Less Boot space compared to other SUVs Rear seating space is less	Price is more for Xm S model	Rear seating leg room space is less	Rear seating space is less due to more boot space	Build Quality of car not so good The previous interior model is the same i.e Old design.

Conclusion:

I would like to suggest a compact SUV Tata Nexon car for Mr D.S. Pughazhyendhii over Sedan and SUV cars, because sedan has more length & Less height compared to SUVs and it is difficult to handle in crowded cities.

Tata Nexon XM S car for the safest and comfortable ride on bumpy roads, plain roads, boot space is more and overall mileage is good.