Mahindra Xylo : Is it really the end of the sedans ??

nitindangoria · 21st January 2009, 14:54

Fellow BHPians,

I am sure the following dilemma must be going through a lot of members' minds who are planning on buying a new car shortly.

I find the prices and FE of both Xylo and Linea almost similar.

I found the Linea to have looks,great build quality,great engine and comfort whereas the Xylo has great space at the same price as that of the Linea, ability to carry 2 more people, no future spare parts problems etc.

I would like an honest feedback about what decision you'd take if you had to choose between the two cars.

aaggoswami · 21st January 2009, 15:25

It all boils down to your requirements. If the requirements demand space for more than 5 people and carrying large families, then its Xylo and if one needs a sedan, its Linea. Both the cars are in different segments and cater to different needs.

But straight forward comparing sedan with UV is not a proper comparison. And the precise answer to your question is NO. Xylo does not mean the end of sedans. It can be other way round, but not this way.

khan_sultan · 21st January 2009, 15:29

"Xylo : Is it really the end of the sedans ??"

Maybe -- for the 'sedans' from the Mahindra-Renault stable.

FERRO · 21st January 2009, 15:36

this Xylo thing looks yuck ugly duckling. (my opinion don't want hurt anyone.)

sgiitk · 21st January 2009, 15:39

This is an advertising gimmick. I think sedans are here to stay. More economical, cheaper to run, more fuel efficient, and so on.

Of course if the can persuade the NHAI to make all roads as bad as many are now (I am sure our Hon Minister is all for it) they may even be right.

karanraheja · 21st January 2009, 15:40

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Originally Posted by khan_sultan

Maybe -- for the 'sedans' from the Mahindra-Renault stable.

Exactly. Somehow i feel they goofed it up with this slogan. What happens to the Logan from the same showroom now??( Though we all know its era is almost over). I frankly dont see XYLO making major dent in sedan sales. For a family more than 5 it might be a practical option , but others will still stick to the Sedans. Also with present road conditions we hardly have room to park sedans. Where will we park this??

The Taxi s should be more happier to get this one.

given2fly · 21st January 2009, 15:47

One more for taxi-folks. Sumo, Bolero, Rhino, Scorpio (new fav.) and now Xylo. Why do all taxi vehicles names end with O (Tavera a near miss)? :O

Tejas@perioimpl · 21st January 2009, 15:47

I think the slogan should have been , "xylo: the end of mahindra"

what were they thinking when they designed it?

And you really can't compare a sedan and a MUV. Then you will have to include the sumo et al in this category as well...

I don't think linea will have a problem due to the xylo launch at all...

xylo may become popular with the tourist taxi operators. but i wouldn't like to be seen owning this ugly ducking for sure!

EDIT: givenfly, good noticing!

bhp1 · 21st January 2009, 15:53

M&M under Mr. Pawan Goenka is out of ideas, so the phrase "End of Sedans"! What a pathetic use of words! Though for the Taxi segment this must be true.
M&M haven't been able to leverage Xylo from the successful Scorpio which scored high on looks. Though looks really don't count much for a MUV, but seeing the latest market trend, one expects a combination of various factors, looks including!
Linea is superemly a superior product compared to Xylo which needs sorting out in a no. of deparments. Xylo needs to grow up as a product & so does M&M!

gauravchawla · 21st January 2009, 15:53

pls dont take car ads (infact any ad) so seriously..

hrishig · 21st January 2009, 16:00

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Originally Posted by khan_sultan

"Xylo : Is it really the end of the sedans ??"

Maybe -- for the 'sedans' from the Mahindra-Renault stable.

Exactly what I was thinking !

breezydrive · 21st January 2009, 20:53

I went a mahindra showroom for a TD, upon entering the premises, saw the back of a XYLO. Immediately thought of leaving back, a salesman saw me & took me inside. Saw the interiors etc. & decided not to TD this ugly duck!

R2D2 · 21st January 2009, 21:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitindangoria

Fellow BHPians,

I am sure the following dilemma must be going through a lot of members' minds who are planning on buying a new car shortly.

I find the prices and FE of both Xylo and Linea almost similar.

I found the Linea to have looks,great build quality,great engine and comfort whereas the Xylo has great space at the same price as that of the Linea, ability to carry 2 more people, no future spare parts problems etc.

I would like an honest feedback about what decision you'd take if you had to choose between the two cars.

I wouldnt buy the Xylo if it were given at a discount. It's a boat on wheels. Jokes aside...it's Linea for me, any day .

Rgds,

harry10 · 21st January 2009, 21:39

In a month Mahindra has to start the ad as Xylo- End of sedans like Logan only

On a serious note its ugly and nowhere comparable to Linea.

Tejas@perioimpl · 21st January 2009, 21:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by harry10

In a month Mahindra has to start the ad as Xylo- End of sedans like Logan only

On a serious note its ugly and nowhere comparable to Linea.

Rather, Xylo: A dummies guide of how not to design and market a car.

21st January 2009, 14:54	#1
nitindangoria BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 109 Thanked: 3 Times	Mahindra Xylo : Is it really the end of the sedans ?? Fellow BHPians, I am sure the following dilemma must be going through a lot of members' minds who are planning on buying a new car shortly. I find the prices and FE of both Xylo and Linea almost similar. I found the Linea to have looks,great build quality,great engine and comfort whereas the Xylo has great space at the same price as that of the Linea, ability to carry 2 more people, no future spare parts problems etc. I would like an honest feedback about what decision you'd take if you had to choose between the two cars. Last edited by nitindangoria : 21st January 2009 at 14:57.
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21st January 2009, 15:25	#2
aaggoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vadodara Posts: 4,997 Thanked: 3,000 Times	It all boils down to your requirements. If the requirements demand space for more than 5 people and carrying large families, then its Xylo and if one needs a sedan, its Linea. Both the cars are in different segments and cater to different needs. But straight forward comparing sedan with UV is not a proper comparison. And the precise answer to your question is NO. Xylo does not mean the end of sedans. It can be other way round, but not this way.
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21st January 2009, 15:29	#3
khan_sultan Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Noida/Bangalore Posts: 4,944 Thanked: 6,469 Times View My Garage	"Xylo : Is it really the end of the sedans ??" Maybe -- for the 'sedans' from the Mahindra-Renault stable.
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21st January 2009, 15:36	#4
FERRO BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 313 Thanked: 2 Times	this Xylo thing looks yuck ugly duckling. (my opinion don't want hurt anyone.)
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21st January 2009, 15:39	#5
sgiitk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurugram Posts: 7,971 Thanked: 4,809 Times	This is an advertising gimmick. I think sedans are here to stay. More economical, cheaper to run, more fuel efficient, and so on. Of course if the can persuade the NHAI to make all roads as bad as many are now (I am sure our Hon Minister is all for it) they may even be right.
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21st January 2009, 15:47	#7
given2fly BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 214 Thanked: 0 Times	One more for taxi-folks. Sumo, Bolero, Rhino, Scorpio (new fav.) and now Xylo. Why do all taxi vehicles names end with O (Tavera a near miss)? :O
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21st January 2009, 15:47	#8
Tejas@perioimpl Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 4,428 Thanked: 9,765 Times View My Garage	I think the slogan should have been , "xylo: the end of mahindra" what were they thinking when they designed it? And you really can't compare a sedan and a MUV. Then you will have to include the sumo et al in this category as well... I don't think linea will have a problem due to the xylo launch at all... xylo may become popular with the tourist taxi operators. but i wouldn't like to be seen owning this ugly ducking for sure! EDIT: givenfly, good noticing! Last edited by Tejas@perioimpl : 21st January 2009 at 15:50.
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21st January 2009, 15:53	#9
bhp1 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NA Posts: 513 Thanked: 5 Times	M&M under Mr. Pawan Goenka is out of ideas, so the phrase "End of Sedans"! What a pathetic use of words! Though for the Taxi segment this must be true. M&M haven't been able to leverage Xylo from the successful Scorpio which scored high on looks. Though looks really don't count much for a MUV, but seeing the latest market trend, one expects a combination of various factors, looks including! Linea is superemly a superior product compared to Xylo which needs sorting out in a no. of deparments. Xylo needs to grow up as a product & so does M&M!
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21st January 2009, 15:53	#10
gauravchawla BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Posts: 75 Thanked: 0 Times	pls dont take car ads (infact any ad) so seriously..
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21st January 2009, 20:53	#12
breezydrive BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NOIDA Posts: 752 Thanked: 131 Times View My Garage	I went a mahindra showroom for a TD, upon entering the premises, saw the back of a XYLO. Immediately thought of leaving back, a salesman saw me & took me inside. Saw the interiors etc. & decided not to TD this ugly duck!
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21st January 2009, 21:39	#14
harry10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Faridabad/Delhi Posts: 2,743 Thanked: 4,101 Times View My Garage	In a month Mahindra has to start the ad as Xylo- End of sedans like Logan only On a serious note its ugly and nowhere comparable to Linea.
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