Automatic Battle: Mahindra XUV500 vs Mahindra Scorpio vs Hyundai Creta

vivekrvcse · 25th August 2016, 02:23

I Wanted to introduce an option to the folks who are exploring buying an AT SUV.

So I was on the lookout for an Auto SUV that fit my 12 lakh budget, and didn't give me a monthly maintenance bill. I was upgrading from a Corolla Altis AT that is crazy zippy, had a reasonable respect in the social aspects that mattered and was easy on maintenance / tremendously reliable.

Searched, searched and searched for a used AT fortuner till I realized it would not come below 20 Lakhs as it was launched only a couple of years back.

Creta was an option, but the model that got me excited was way over budget.

Located this CR-V, got a good deal, and now I am trapped. Yes, trapped.

Once you drive this Thing, you get addicted. My lovable Altis feels toyish. I have been so smitten that I regularly drive to the airport just to experience it on long stretches. The 2.4 engine with the AT is a beast - in the city it behaves itself, but on the highways it mocks others. Fuel consumption in city is around 6 to 7, and goes to 11 on early airport drives.

Have you contemplated this or the Santa Fe?

vivekrvcse · 25th August 2016, 02:33

Attaching a couple more pictures

View Poll Results: Your pick?
XUV500 AT	228	73.79%
Scorpio AT	19	6.15%
Creta AT	62	20.06%
Voters: 309. You may not vote on this poll

25th August 2016, 02:23	#31
vivekrvcse BHPian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 129 Thanked: 46 Times	I Wanted to introduce an option to the folks who are exploring buying an AT SUV. So I was on the lookout for an Auto SUV that fit my 12 lakh budget, and didn't give me a monthly maintenance bill. I was upgrading from a Corolla Altis AT that is crazy zippy, had a reasonable respect in the social aspects that mattered and was easy on maintenance / tremendously reliable. Searched, searched and searched for a used AT fortuner till I realized it would not come below 20 Lakhs as it was launched only a couple of years back. Creta was an option, but the model that got me excited was way over budget. Located this CR-V, got a good deal, and now I am trapped. Yes, trapped. Once you drive this Thing, you get addicted. My lovable Altis feels toyish. I have been so smitten that I regularly drive to the airport just to experience it on long stretches. The 2.4 engine with the AT is a beast - in the city it behaves itself, but on the highways it mocks others. Fuel consumption in city is around 6 to 7, and goes to 11 on early airport drives. Have you contemplated this or the Santa Fe? Attached Thumbnails Last edited by vivekrvcse : 25th August 2016 at 02:40.
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25th August 2016, 02:33	#32
vivekrvcse BHPian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 129 Thanked: 46 Times	Attaching a couple more pictures Attached Thumbnails
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