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I could not post this in the official thread as its been locked but i think this is vital info for some.
Guy's who have booked or are going to book, Please make sure that you get the interior/exterior colors right alot of mis-communication has happened regarding color options from the sales consultants
The W6 does not come with the white body color
The W8-AWD does not come with the silver body color
1000/- cancellation Charges on White,Black,Silver.
Rest 12000/- OTHER COLORS
NO CANCELLATION CHARGE OF ANY COLOR OF THE "AWD" MODEL
Black and White come with the BEIGE interior tone rest of the colors come with Black interior tone.
Basic differences between W6 and W8 are
AIRBAGS
W6 - 2 (Front)
W8 - 6 (Front,Side and Curtains)
ELECTRIC FOLDING ORVM's
W6 - No auto/electric fold mirrors are available (only electric adjustment)
W8 - Electric folding/adjusting mirrors ( they fold when the car is locked and visa-versa)
ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM & HILL HOLD/HILL DECENT
W6- Not available
W8- AVAILABLE - ESP with Roll over mitigation,Traction control,Hill decent,Hill hold
ALLOY WHEELS with TPMS
W6 - Not part of the standard fitment
W8 - 5spoke with TYRE PRESSURE MONITOR SENSORS ( ALL 5 )
SEATS
W6 - Fabric seats
W8 - Leather seats
STEERING ADJUSTMENT
W6 - only TILT ( Up and Down)
W8 - TILT & TELESCOPIC ( Up,Down,Back & Forth)
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
W6 - Basic NON touch with Monochrome display with Bluetooth,Audio,Fuel range indicator,Reverse assist sensor display
W8 - 6"TFT Color display with Touchscreen fully loaded with Bluetooth,Audio,Video,GPS,Tyre pressure monitors, Service alerts(next service due and warning alerts ( lights,doors etc etc). Nice touch response.
The Bluetooth cannot be paired if the car is above 20Kms, it can take upto 6phones paring but only 1 can be selected at a time. It also displays contacts and sms's ( may vary from handset to handset). On board keypad is available to dial also.
DVD's will only work when the HAND BRAKE is applied.
Micro Hybrid function will not work when the engine is cold, or the battery is low. The Hybrid functions only when certain parameters are met.
GPS is from MAP MY INDIA fully functional.
The headlamps come with PROJECTORS but NO HID/XENON
DRL's function as parking lights in india, They only come on when parking is switched on. The lamp has has a BENDING LAMP that comes on when the car is above 30kmph and the steering turns more than 45deg
Center arm rest comes with a CHILLER. Its not a refrigerator it only keeps a COLD can cool.
Mood Lighting can be switched OFF also comes with a DIMMER.
2nd row seats come with only a Backrest adjustment but can be folded as well.
3rd row seats can only be folded and are more like Child seats, But they have an independent A/C blower control.
The Antenna is embedded in the rear glass it self.
Conversation mirror,Umbrella holder,Lipstick holder,Laptop holder are quite handy features too.
Fenders are ABS plastic for pedestrian safety
All 4 Disc with ABS Standard.
Puddle lamps,Follow me home-Lead me home lights, Ajar lamps, Assist lamps under the door as it opens
Mahindra has left nothing in the feature book it seems.
For people who are skeptical about the performance of the car be sure that its the NEXT GEN Mahindra, Its 2.2 MHAWK with 140BHP with VGT and 330NM torque, Engine reliablity is not a concern. All the problems of a Scorpio or Xylo have been taken care of. The car drives like a SEDAN and is free from any vibration being transferred into the cabin, Steering and Gear lever dont vibrate as well. The Steering and Gear lever as smooth as well, Suspension is independent in the front and multi-link in the rear engine is very smooth and silent
For people who are use to the Scorpio might take a few minutes to adapt the the power delivery, As its not as brutal and the engine is delivers power for improved drivablilty produces torque at low rpms also keep in mind that its a Front wheel drive.The car drive like diesel sedan the size is not felt during its drive. Very smooth power delivery.The turning radius is 5.4mtrs,The 6th gear can be engaged after 110kmph.
The tyres are 235/65/17 Bridgestone Duller H/T's on the W8 but they squeal very quickly but dont loose control while braking and cornering.
The plastic quality can improve
FE is 15kmpl under test conditions should give around 12-13 in city.
Please go and see the car with an open mind Mahindra has sure worked hard on this car and it reflects. A few down sides here and there but yet a very good product for sure.The car is bang for the buck at the moment. Rest the ownership review and long term review will define its fate.