[vigsom]

Originally Posted by procrj

After a long long wait, finally completed PDI of my new XL6 today

Congratulations, @procrj, on a very sensible choice. Red looks like your favourite shade.

I've recommended the XL6 blindly to those who've asked me, "Which car to buy under 20 lacs?". The sad part is, 20% have gone with my recommendation while 80% went with Kias, Hyundais, and MGs. They're not bad cars, but looking at the issues seen in these, the XL6 is still the best bet for a three rower.

[sierrabravo98]

For members who are curious as to how much actual luggage the XL6 can take with all rows up, I am attaching a picture to demonstrate the same. The 3rd row is at its maximum reclined position. Making it more upright would liberate more space. If you use soft bags, then a weekend luggage for 6 people ought to fit. Moreover, there is enough space beneath the boot floor and also between the captain seats to store a lot of knick knacks. A luggage rack is essential for people who regularly use all the 3 rows with lots of luggage.

[N4Nikunj]

Dear Procrj,

Nice choice of the color red.

XL6 is a very nice and all-rounded package. Wish you many many happy miles with smiles.

XL6 only lacks a nice diesel engine with an Auto box.

[procrj]

Originally Posted by locusjag

Me: "Hey RJ, nice acquisition. You're getting a refined and sharp blade from the blunt & heavy sword you used to have."

Originally Posted by paragsachania

Sure! So let RJ share his trimming, cropping and shaving experiences through his ownership and driving experiences with a heavy sword or a fine blade. He for sure will know how best to use.

I dont use blades, the trimmer is my best friend!

Question to RJ hence would be about such a need (on regular basis) where he will have to use all 3 rows and a "lot" of luggage

As of now, I dont see the need for a dedicated luggage rack. 60% of long drives are with 4 people onboard, 30% with 5 pax and only about 10% are with 6-7 Pax, which might actually become zero because of various reasons. Hence dont plan to get a dedicated luggage rack as most times, the last row will be folded down.

Originally Posted by sierrabravo98

If you use soft bags, then a weekend luggage for 6 people ought to fit. Moreover, there is enough space beneath the boot floor and also between the captain seats to store a lot of knick knacks.

Thanks for sharing sierrabravo. there is no denying the practicality of the space available in the XL6.

Originally Posted by vigsom

Congratulations, @procrj, on a very sensible choice. Red looks like your favourite shade.

Thanks vigsom. My better half takes the call on color, and till date it has all been a variation of red. I do like this shade more than the TUV red as its more maroon than red.

Originally Posted by N4Nikunj

XL6 only lacks a nice diesel engine with an Auto box.

Thanks Nikunj. I hope MSIL launch a diesel-automatic as part of the refresh/update sometime next year but the challenge will be pricing. A 1L increase in Ex showroom for a diesel might translate to a 1.3 to 1.4L increase in OTR, which would make the car close to 15L OTR in Bangalore. Now that price point might become a mental blocker for a lot of folks who are looking for uasable 6 seater.

[Dr.Naren]

Originally Posted by procrj

After a long long wait, finally completed PDI of my new XL6 today. Hoping to get the car mid next week post RTO clearance. Hoping that lockdown eases out over the next few weeks and I get to drive around a bit in the new car.

Congratulations!! Lovely colour

Good choice and upgrade from TUV , enjoy the comfortable ride and wish you niggle free ownership

Just curious to know if the newly launched XP95 fuel by Indian Oil makes any difference in K15 engine. If anyone has tried, please update.

[Ashutosh30]

Hello guys, I have booked the XL6 Zeta AT with the delivery getting delayed due to the present Covid situation. While browsing of late, I noticed a lot of ads posted lately for selling used XL6s. Manual/Auto mixed bag, but suddenly I saw a lot of people wanting to sell of their 1-2 year old vehicles. Can anyone shed more light on this ? Im sure someone else must have noticed this too. I am wondering if there is any inherent problem in the car which is not noticed during the short test drives that we do, but only starts to accentuate after using it everyday for a few months. I mean why this sudden influx in the used car market hardly 10k - 15k kms driven vehicles ? I am considering canceling my booking to find out more on this. Appreciate your inputs and thanks in advance.

[Leoshashi]

Originally Posted by Ashutosh30

Hello guys, I have booked the XL6 Zeta AT with the delivery getting delayed due to the present Covid situation. While browsing of late, I noticed a lot of ads posted lately for selling used XL6s. Manual/Auto mixed bag, but suddenly I saw a lot of people wanting to sell of their 1-2 year old vehicles. Can anyone shed more light on this ? Im sure someone else must have noticed this too. I am wondering if there is any inherent problem in the car which is not noticed during the short test drives that we do, but only starts to accentuate after using it everyday for a few months. I mean why this sudden influx in the used car market hardly 10k - 15k kms driven vehicles ? I am considering canceling my booking to find out more on this. Appreciate your inputs and thanks in advance.

Even I had noticed it, last year OLX was full of XL6s and most of them had less than 5,000 km on the odo. But then I checked for popular and supposedly hit cars like Seltos and things were almost similar for them too. Guess some people love upgrading frequently.

Someone I know sold his XL6 in less than 3 months and got himself a Sonet, well his reason was that he didn't need such a large car for himself when almost all his commutes were in city, that too alone. Call it a case of improper research before purchase.

Regards,
Shashi

[sierrabravo98]

Originally Posted by Ashutosh30

Hello guys, I have booked the XL6 Zeta AT with the delivery getting delayed due to the present Covid situation. While browsing of late, I noticed a lot of ads posted lately for selling used XL6s. Manual/Auto mixed bag, but suddenly I saw a lot of people wanting to sell of their 1-2 year old vehicles. Can anyone shed more light on this ? Im sure someone else must have noticed this too. I am wondering if there is any inherent problem in the car which is not noticed during the short test drives that we do, but only starts to accentuate after using it everyday for a few months. I mean why this sudden influx in the used car market hardly 10k - 15k kms driven vehicles ? I am considering canceling my booking to find out more on this. Appreciate your inputs and thanks in advance.

I cannot speak for those people (the one's who have listed their vehicle's for sale) but in the 15 months & 17k kms the XL6 has been in our family, I have only learnt to appreciate the car even more and more for the sheer value and peace of mind it offers. Trust me, I was not at all enthused about the vehicle when we were taking delivery but this vehicle has won me over.

In response to your query, no, the vehicle does not have any inherent drawback (or defect) which becomes more apparent as you use your car more. The only possibility I can imagine is that some people may have found the captain seats to be restricting the usability of the car (though there are workarounds available for that. I totally advise against those). Many Indian families tend to fit 4+ people in the middle rows of relatively wider MPVs like these. The 2 separate captain chairs would severely restrict the available options of such people. Leoshashi also made a very relevant point w.r.t the size of the car (although it's still relatively compact on dimensions IMO).

P.S: You made a good choice by opting for the Zeta AT. IMHO, it is the most VFM variant on offer.

[xotiq]

Originally Posted by Ashutosh30

Hello guys, I have booked the XL6 Zeta AT with the delivery getting delayed due to the present Covid situation. While browsing of late, I noticed a lot of ads posted lately for selling used XL6s. Manual/Auto mixed bag, but suddenly I saw a lot of people wanting to sell of their 1-2 year old vehicles. Can anyone shed more light on this ? Im sure someone else must have noticed this too. I am wondering if there is any inherent problem in the car which is not noticed during the short test drives that we do, but only starts to accentuate after using it everyday for a few months. I mean why this sudden influx in the used car market hardly 10k - 15k kms driven vehicles ? I am considering canceling my booking to find out more on this. Appreciate your inputs and thanks in advance.

There is nothing wrong with the car. Not all have the comfort of a monthly salary, especially folks running small businesses. Given the uncertainties due to the pandemic, some of these are distress sales as well.

[Ashutosh30]

Originally Posted by Leoshashi

Even I had noticed it, last year OLX was full of XL6s and most of them had less than 5,000 km on the odo. But then I checked for popular and supposedly hit cars like Seltos and things were almost similar for them too. Guess some people love upgrading frequently.

Someone I know sold his XL6 in less than 3 months and got himself a Sonet, well his reason was that he didn't need such a large car for himself when almost all his commutes were in city, that too alone. Call it a case of improper research before purchase.

Regards,
Shashi

Thanks very much Shashi for your thoughts. Actually your post was very instrumental in going ahead with my decision to get the XL6, your thread is like a benchmark in owning and small mods and maintaining the XL6

Originally Posted by sierrabravo98

I cannot speak for those people (the one's who have listed their vehicle's for sale) but in the 15 months & 17k kms the XL6 has been in our family, I have only learnt to appreciate the car even more and more for the sheer value and peace of mind it offers. Trust me, I was not at all enthused about the vehicle when we were taking delivery but this vehicle has won me over.

In response to your query, no, the vehicle does not have any inherent drawback (or defect) which becomes more apparent as you use your car more. The only possibility I can imagine is that some people may have found the captain seats to be restricting the usability of the car (though there are workarounds available for that. I totally advise against those). Many Indian families tend to fit 4+ people in the middle rows of relatively wider MPVs like these. The 2 separate captain chairs would severely restrict the available options of such people. Leoshashi also made a very relevant point w.r.t the size of the car (although it's still relatively compact on dimensions IMO).

P.S: You made a good choice by opting for the Zeta AT. IMHO, it is the most VFM variant on offer.

Great to hear that.I very well understand what you're feeling. Infact,when the XL6 was launched I was not very pleased with a few things either, like the side cladding / rear design etc. But then after few test drives, feeling the comfort and practicality of the overall package, I understood the car better. My essential requirement in fact was a 6 seater which is comfortable for all, and XL6 does just that! Captain seats in the middle row are fantastic and offer good comfort for 2 individual passengers. Last seat can accommodate 2 adults as well, very cleverly designed TBH with the reclining backrest function. No offense to the owners, but I checked out Hector Plus, and realized I could not even get into the last row! Triber(of course in a different segment, I know) same story with last row. Today morning I went to Hyundai stockyard to check on the much awaited Alcazar, sad to say, last row is pathetic. So XL6 it is. Yes, Zeta is a smart buy, small missing features like reverse camera etc. I can buy at fractional cost. Plus I get the option to get seat covers of my own choice. Honestly I didnt like the OEM quality and design anyway. Also the money saved can also go towards upgrading the Alloys+Tyres.

Originally Posted by xotiq

There is nothing wrong with the car. Not all have the comfort of a monthly salary, especially folks running small businesses. Given the uncertainties due to the pandemic, some of these are distress sales as well.

True that and sad indeed.
But now I am thinking, should I get one of these almost new vehicles or get 1 from the showroom. 2019 models i.e. 2 year old, say @ 20% depriciation are about 3 lacs less than the 14 lac new one ! Your thoughts gentlemen ?

[Leoshashi]

Originally Posted by Ashutosh30

True that and sad indeed.
But now I am thinking, should I get one of these almost new vehicles or get 1 from the showroom. 2019 models i.e. 2 year old, say @ 20% depriciation are about 3 lacs less than the 14 lac new one ! Your thoughts gentlemen ?

If they are clean and less driven then you may consider since they will be as good as brand new cars. Makes tremendous financial sense, even though I'm not a big fan of pre-owned cars personally.

Regards,
Shashi

[Ashutosh30]

Originally Posted by Leoshashi

If they are clean and less driven then you may consider since they will be as good as brand new cars. Makes tremendous financial sense, even though I'm not a big fan of pre-owned cars personally.

Regards,
Shashi

Right, still being in factory warranty, service history/claims etc. can be checked easily. Also I will buy the extended warranty if not already done by the previous owner and I should be sorted out.
I know the original warranty is transferred to the 2nd owner, but any idea if the extended warranty can be passed on ? I remember reading somewhere that cannot be done?

[volkman10]

Maruti Suzuki may first fit its 1.5-litre DIESEL engine in upcoming XL6 MPV.

The diesel 1.5-litre engine may come with the new XL6 multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) that the company plans to launch around January. Later, it may be fitted to the Vitara Brezza that MSIL plans to launch in February at the Auto Expo and then to Ertiga MPV,

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[srvm]

Originally Posted by volkman10

Maruti Suzuki may first fit its 1.5-litre DIESEL engine in upcoming XL6 MPV.

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Really! Then what was all that 'Calculate kiya kya' nonsense ads?

If I bought a BS6 petrol Brezza, Ertiga/XL6, Urban Cruiser etc. in 2020 after getting convinced by those silly ads, I will be mighty pissed if this 1.5L BS6 engine makes entry in the market. Particularly, given the fuel prices now.

Assuming, price gap between Petrol and Diesel remains about Rs.8 per liter. If both prices go up (Say P=110 Rs/l and D=102 Rs/l), then the cost per km of diesel will be much better than petrol equivalent.

[Leoshashi]

Originally Posted by srvm

Assuming, price gap between Petrol and Diesel remains about Rs.8 per liter. If both prices go up (Say P=110 Rs/l and D=102 Rs/l), then the cost per km of diesel will be much better than petrol equivalent.

Not sure what the prices are in your city, but in mine there is barely any gap between petrol and diesel prices: