Mahindra XUV500
What you'll like:
6-speed AT is smooth & capable. Superbly mated to the mHawk petrol
Turbo-petrol has good driveability & can be quick too
As expected, refinement levels are better than the diesel (although just okay by petrol standards)
1st & 2nd seat rows are very spacious
Balanced ride & handling package
Safety kit includes ESP with rollover mitigation, all-wheel disc brakes, hill descent control & more
What you won't:
Big engine, heavy kerb weight & torque-converter AT mean single-digit fuel economy
Not a revv-happy or high-revving petrol, if that's what you're looking for
Available in a single trim. You'll miss the 6 airbags, sunroof, reversing camera, AWD etc.
Ordinary interior quality. It's out of tune with expectations of the current time
Absolutely no luggage capacity with all the seats in place
Cramped 3rd seat row is best suited to children or short adults only
Link to Official Review - XUV500 Petrol AT (Mahindra XUV500 Petrol Automatic : Official Review) Toyota Innova Crysta
Link to BHPian VKumar's Innova Crysta 2.7L Petrol AT Review (Review: Toyota Innova Crysta 2.7L Petrol AT) Hyundai Creta
What youll like:
Very smooth, incredibly refined & effortless to drive
2 lakhs cheaper on-the-road than the Diesel AT! That's quite a difference
Well packaged interiors have sufficient legroom & headroom
Balanced suspension offers a comfortable ride & neutral handling
Hyundai's reliability, competent after-sales & 3 year unlimited km warranty
AT-only features such as 60:40 splitting rear seats, child seat anchors etc.
What you wont:
Unavailable in the top SX(O) variant! Merely one trim level for the Petrol AT
Single-digit urban fuel economy. Diesel AT is a lot more efficient
Creta AT needs stronger brakes. Braking ability isn't confidence inspiring
Several missing features, big & small. Disappointing at this price point
Rear seat is suitable for 2 adults, not 3 (due to its width)
Some competitors offer you 3 seat rows for the same money
Link to Official Review - 2016 Creta Petrol Automatic Jeep Compass
What you'll like:
Handsome Cherokee-inspired styling & loads of character
Solid build. Feels very robust, just as a Jeep should
1.4L turbo-petrol makes 161 BHP! Offers fast performance
Smooth 7-speed dual-clutch Automatic
Mature suspension setup, nicely-tuned EPS & rock-solid stability
City-friendly size & higher seating make the Compass AT incredibly easy to drive
Structurally safe, all-wheel disc brakes and a whole host of electronic aids (including ESP)
We think the Compass is well-priced for what it offers
What you won't:
1.4L Petrol motor simply isn't as impressive as the all-rounded 2.0L Diesel
No sport mode, no paddle shifters and no cruise control for this AT
Petrol AT is unavailable in the lower variants. No AWD or 6 Airbags like the Diesel either
Complex dual-clutch ATs have usually been troublesome in India
Small size for the price! Also, narrow cabin is suitable for 4 adults, not 5
Tiny dealership network. After-sales quality & long-term reliability are unknown factors as well
Turning radius of 5.65m is more than the Safari Storme's. Further, 17Ί approach angle is too low
Missing goodies (blanks on the steering, auto-dimming IRVM, auto wipers & headlamps, lumbar adjustment, reclinable rear seats)
Link to Official Review - Jeep Compass Petrol AT (Jeep Compass Petrol AT : Official Review) Honda BR-V
What you'll like:
A 7-seater SUV, unlike its direct competitors. Front & rear styling is nice
Spacious, practical interiors. Excellent legroom and headroom in the 1st and 2nd rows
Fast petrol, efficient diesel & smooth CVT - take your pick
Compliant ride quality & neutral handling. 210 mm of ground clearance!
Effortless to drive: light controls, sorted ergonomics & easy maneuverability for the city
Airbags standard across the range. ABS + EBD on every variant, except base petrol
Practical 223 liter boot with all seats up. 691 liters of capacity with the last row folded away
Equipment includes projector headlamps + LED pilot lamps, leather upholstery, keyless entry & go, roof-mounted rear air-con, paddle shifters etc.
What you won't:
Hit or miss design. MPV-like appearance from certain angles
Interior part quality is ordinary. Also, build quality is very light
Limited cabin width. Middle row good for 2 adults, not 3
Low 3rd-row seat is best for kids or occasional usage only
Poor rearward visibility. No parking sensors or reversing camera either
Priced above the City which is a more premium car overall
Missing essentials (
seatbelt height adjustment, modern head-unit, auto-dimming IRVM, telescopic steering adjustment, phone controls on steering, proper dead pedal)
Review Link Hyundai Tucson
What you'll like:
Contemporary styling that is universally appealing
Comfortable ride quality & car-like dynamics
Cool features such as the hands-free tailgate, LED headlamps, electric parking brake, ECO / Sport driving modes & more
Top-notch safety kit: 6 airbags, ESC, VSM, all-wheel disc brakes, hill-start assist etc.
Hyundai's reliability, competent after-sales, 3 year unlimited km warranty & 3 years of free servicing!
What you won't:
No w-o-w factor on the inside. Interior simply doesn't feel special enough for a Rs. 30 lakh car
Expensive, especially the top trim. Full-size 7-seater SUVs are priced in the same ballpark
Some features are conspicuous by their absence (sunroof, auto-wipers, ventilated seats)
2.0L petrol motor is strictly average. Doesn't impress like the diesel
Link to Official Review (Hyundai Tucson : Official Review)