[DriveDynasty]

As road is one of the crucial factor to get good judgement on the suspension, I will suggest people to try out following thing in the test drives :

Go with slightly more speed on speedbreaker, like not regular 5-6kmph but maybe 20kmph. You will feel front suspension is properly traveling up and down, 4-5inch up and down (feels so, not sure how much in reality) and slowly stops bouncing due to dampers, which is a good thing. whereas rear suspesion jumps outright, and doesnt do bouncing upon landing. We can not feel any travel in the rear suspension at all (there might be some, but doesnt feel so). This can be observed from front seat as well, but feels more at rear. If people feel uncomfortable at rear seats of any bus, they are going to get more uncomfortable in this non-bouncy things of windsor for sure.

I also observerd when the car was fully loaded with all 5 people and luggage in boot, things were tolerable. That gave me idea and I returned home yesterday from long journey with 100kg dead weight in the boot(grain bags), which atleast kept my wife in the backseat throughout the journey without any problem, kid still complained about stomach ache on front seats in between and we had to take more frequent stops.

Also I dont want to influence people's purchasing decisions based on my experience so I will strictly suggest to get the feel of the car on bad roads/speed breakers and take decisions based on your experience. These things may not be experienced by all and are subjective.

[vijay3349]

Originally Posted by DriveDynasty

Yes it has started from today, and past few days data is missing, even CO2 saving are also missing, and my tree has not grown when I did longest journey on it

Where can you see the CO2 savings and the tree? I cant seem to find it.

[CarCanvas]

Originally Posted by DriveDynasty

I also observerd when the car was fully loaded with all 5 people and luggage in boot, things were tolerable. That gave me idea and I returned home yesterday from long journey with 100kg dead weight in the boot(grain bags), which atleast kept my wife in the backseat throughout the journey without any problem, kid still complained about stomach ache on front seats in between and we had to take more frequent stops.

Agreed. We had most of the initial drive of around 800 kms with 4 people and some luggage in boot. Ride quality was compliant. After that with solo and 1 passenger, we found car suspension to be bit harsh. On bad roads the whole car sways left to right and car gets unsettled. Best to add some dead weight to stabilize the car.

[DriveDynasty]

Originally Posted by vijay3349

Where can you see the CO2 savings and the tree? I cant seem to find it.

In car screen, go to 'EV' app. There you will see your charging status, click on next tab of CO2 savings.

[agambhandari]

I checked out the windsor right after the launch and I was really excited to do that. Despite a couple of delays by the dealership and eventually even refusing to let me drive the car as it was "too low on battery", they finally brought out the car with 28 percent battery (that seems enough for a 10km test drive)

The space in the car, front and rear and the screen seems great. Android auto running on a 15inch screen smoothly seemed like a dream. But honestly I was over it as soon as I started to drive the car.

The suspension is just way too stiff, even at crawling speeds potholes and speed bumps unsettle the car . And with that behaviour I didn't feel comfortable trying the same at regular city speeds. And Yes, Tyre pressures were correct 32/33 all around, I could check it on the dash. Highway ride on smooth roads is decent, but with the kind of range this car has, I think most of us would be looking to use it in the city. And this was my experience from the driver's seat, so the complaints about rear seat being worse makes sense. I wish MG fixes this, because otherwise it seems like a nice spacious city runabout

The other letdown were the dynamics and the powertrain, it felt soulless . Yes it can move and overtake most cars in the city but didn't feel particularly powerful and the steering felt slow and body roll quite high . Making it seem very comfort oriented. Tata EVs seem to be much sprightly and better ride AND Handling in comparison.

Lets see what MG does to improve it (maybe a suspension retune and 17inch wheels ?)

[CarCanvas]

Originally Posted by vijay3349

Smart Drive has now started. However, data for 13th and some data for 14th is missing from my app.

I had same issues as well and then it started working.
There seems to be issue on their end. Got following Notification on iSmart App for same.

Hope they fix it soon.

Information Update
Dear Customer,
We seem to be having an issue related to network, which is impacting iSMART App & Head Unit internet functionality.
We're working to have the issue resolved as soon as possible.
Apologies for the inconvenience caused.
18-12-2024 11:14:25

[racer-85]

Originally Posted by Ashwathama

So my delivery is slated for month end. I really need people who have owned the vehicle to comment on the suspension. If it is horrible, as DriveDynasty mentioned, where one would feel like vomiting, I might think of canceling. During my multiple test drives neither me or my parents faced any issues but test drives are not a simulation of long drives. How many here are facing the same?

I don't own one but I did take several test drives of the vehicle. Regarding the Suspension - it really depends on what vehicle you are coming from. I didn't find any sort of an issue with suspension other than it being a little stiff (most likely because the Suspension was calibrated for 50Kwh version & they haven't re-calibrated it for 38Kwh version - maybe you can add a 100 kg dead weight & see how it performs). If this vehicle is meant for city drive, it shouldn't be a problem. But if the roads which you drive on are really bad, be ready for a bumpy ride & sideways movement (especially over deep pot holes) which I think can only be properly handled by SUV's & certainly not by cars in this segment. This car was meant for city drives & it does very well for its designed purpose. Suspension is not the best but definitely isn't a deal breaker (atleast for me). Also make sure you get the Goodyear stock tires (which fare well compared to Ceat ones)

[Voltzzzzz]

Originally Posted by CarCanvas

I had same issues as well and then it started working.
There seems to be issue on their end. Got following Notification on iSmart App for same.

From today morning the iSMART app was not connecting to the car. It is still not. It was fine yesterday night. I had kept for charging. But morning when I woke up the app kept showing yesterday night’s status and gave a message as ‘Remote instruction failed. Try again later’

[DriveDynasty]

Originally Posted by Voltzzzzz

From today morning the iSMART app was not connecting to the car. It is still not. It was fine yesterday night. I had kept for charging. But morning when I woke up the app kept showing yesterday night’s status and gave a message as ‘Remote instruction failed. Try again later’

iSmart app is not working since yesterday. I was using this app with digital key, now I know its not that reliable and we should carry physical keys as well..

[abhisheksahas]

While I have not test driven the Windsor, reading so many negative comments about the suspension is surprising. Surely, not user / road specific.

Given that a lot of road infrastructure is still poorly maintained, my two cents to anybody looking to invest in the Windsor, to not buy the car just because of it’s features, but please consider it’s practicality features like the suspension.

If you’re on the fence and feeling uncertain about the suspension issues, then it’s probably best not to go with the Windsor.

Can only hope that hearing about the complaints about suspension forces MG to release an updated version with a modified suspension ( at the very least).

As I understand, going by all the other opinions, this car is nearly faultless in nearly every other aspect, and therefore, it’s a shame that MG is ignoring the suspensions complaints.

[AGupta]

With the given hype, I also checked Windsor just after launch with kids, and after observing the knee-up position on the rear seat with ultra-stiff suspension, it was eliminated from the shortlist immediately.

I found the ZS EV far better in terms of rear seating position, and the interior was classier compared to Windsor.

Test driving is one of the most important criteria before purchase in my opinion.

[subpra]

Guys, seriously need some advice.

I've booked the Windsor top variant (I don't even know what it is named). I'm not able to decide between the top and the mid variant.

I don't need a moon roof.
I don't need mood lighting.
I'm ok with 6 speakers.
Even if I get a 7.x kw charger, I won't be able to use it as the sanctioned load at my home is 5 kw. I'll be happy with 3.x kw.

The only thing I'm finding it hard to decide is the ventilated seats. Is it that important? I haven't driven any car for a long period that has ventilated seats.

If this is not a deal breaker, I might get the mid variant earlier, with it - unlimited warranty, free charging for a year and also avoid the expected price increase from jan.

Let me know guys, is ventilated seats a deal breaker?

[Voltzzzzz]

Originally Posted by subpra

Guys, seriously need some advice.

Let me know guys, is ventilated seats a deal breaker?

Go ahead with mid variant. Most of the things that are additional in top variant you are ok to not have.
Ventilated seats are not a deal breaker, that too in our part of the country. I haven’t craved for them in my previous car.

Actually all are good to have features. But not must haves. Finally it’s your choice. Are u ready to lay 1L extra for these.

I have the top variant. Trying to sell the 7.4kw charger still.
Moon roof excites the kids. Doesn’t matter when I am driving alone.
Music system and ambient lights are individual preferences.
Ventilated seats also I have rarely used. Not as a need but just cos it’s there I have turned them on few times.

[BlueGod]

Our Zs ev is a month old and have covered around 1300 km. I maintain 37.5 PSI and had no complaints regarding suspension from any of my rear seat passengers. I agree that it is not as smooth as a German sedan but it not that bad either. We did a long trip just after the cyclone had passed and covered some bad roads.

[UrbanRider]

Originally Posted by subpra

Let me know guys, is ventilated seats a deal breaker?

Definitely not. Ventilated seats go unused for almost 90% of the time. As long as you keep the car relatively cool, you won’t be needing it. Window blinds and sun protectors do a good job to keep the car cool.

Opinions might differ but it depends on people’s preference. Solely going for the top variant just because of this feature is not advisable. You are better off saving your hard earned cash and a few extra for that instance ( free public charging if you manage to get it before December)

Good luck to you and everyone including me who are planning to get the Windsor.