[anupmathur]

Originally Posted by jp1

IMO people who are considering Bolero XL will move towards Xylo as the purpose is to move maximum people, but the shorter wheel base Bolero sales will not get affected

Would be very interesting to watch.
It's my guess that the Xylo will eat into the shares of many vehicles: Tavera, Bolero, Sumo and Innova.

[suman]

Originally Posted by raj_5004

then i was in no mood to let go & unleashed all the boy racer in me, downshifted & wringed the neck of the hawk. that said, the xylo though fast is not a match for the scorpio. he could keep up with me but could not overtake me... in short, the eagle is not as fast as the hawk. AND I AM HAPPY ABOUT THAT!

Sounds like he was a dealer guy probably taking it somewhere. Resist the temptation to take on these lunatics - in most cases, they don't know the limits of their vehicles & in the process end up causing grief to all on the road. Just let them go........it is not worth putting yourself & your vehicle at risk in these high speed situations.

[benbsb29]

Originally Posted by suman

Sounds like he was a dealer guy probably taking it somewhere. Resist the temptation to take on these lunatics - in most cases, they don't know the limits of their vehicles & in the process end up causing grief to all on the road. Just let them go........it is not worth putting yourself & your vehicle at risk in these high speed situations.

Do you think it could have been someone waiting to put up a thread title saying "Tested and ripped" ?

[deepgautam_qa]

Originally Posted by suman

Sounds like he was a dealer guy probably taking it somewhere. Resist the temptation to take on these lunatics - in most cases, they don't know the limits of their vehicles & in the process end up causing grief to all on the road. Just let them go........it is not worth putting yourself & your vehicle at risk in these high speed situations.

I do agree with you Suman Bhai! These insane buggers don't understand the behavior and limit of their vehicles, hence taking them as a challenge on road may lead us in trouble.

@Raj Bhai: Your Hawk is doubtlessly better than Xylo....please drive safe.

Cheers,
Deepak

[iraghava]

Originally Posted by suman

Sounds like he was a dealer guy probably taking it somewhere. Resist the temptation to take on these lunatics - in most cases, they don't know the limits of their vehicles & in the process end up causing grief to all on the road. Just let them go........it is not worth putting yourself & your vehicle at risk in these high speed situations.

Yup, I had one of these maniacs try to race with me at the Gurgaon Expressway driving a brand new A-Star on trade plates. I simply let him pass.

[raj_5004]

Originally Posted by suman

Sounds like he was a dealer guy probably taking it somewhere. Resist the temptation to take on these lunatics - in most cases, they don't know the limits of their vehicles & in the process end up causing grief to all on the road. Just let them go........it is not worth putting yourself & your vehicle at risk in these high speed situations.

Originally Posted by deepgautam_qa

I do agree with you Suman Bhai! These insane buggers don't understand the behavior and limit of their vehicles, hence taking them as a challenge on road may lead us in trouble.

@Raj Bhai: Your Hawk is doubtlessly better than Xylo....please drive safe.

Cheers,
Deepak

point taken. i would not have raced with him had he not cut in front of me twice. thereafter, frustration & irritation took over me & i was in no mood to let go.
but yes, that was definitely not a wise decision & i agree to that.

Originally Posted by benbsb29

Do you think it could have been someone waiting to put up a thread title saying "Tested and ripped" ?

now i have to search for a thread with this title on T-BHP or other forums!

[nevertouchme]

Originally Posted by raj_5004

now i have to search for a thread with this title on T-BHP or other forums!

May be these videos will help you a lil bit. At one point he says Hawk is better than Eagle.

YouTube - Mahindra Xylo | A quick review...

YouTube - Times Drive Episode 4 Part 1

Cheers,
Jai

[anjan_c2007]

Here are some more Xylo pictures clicked by me. had been to a Mahindra showroom today. Was impressed with the VFM factor of the Xylo. Outer fit and finish are excellent for its class. But for the cheap looking door handles and the quite crude chrome like rings that encircle these,the plastics quality need a bit of improvement. Space abounds within the MPV. The fit and finish don't match up to the Innova but is a class apart for the lower amount we are paying.The seating is for either 7 or 8 passengers. If we opt for bucket seats in the second row,it becomes a seven seater or else if it is a bench, it will seat 8.The MPV offers a solid ride typical of any Mahindra. The engine noise is very less and cabin intrusion is minimum. The steering and controls are well placed and one doesnt feel like he is driving a 1800 Kg plus MPV. It feels very light. The suspensions are on the softer side for a Mahindra. Though the drive is not as responsive as a Scorpio 2.6 CRDe (the m Hawk is a class above) or as smooth and refined as the Innova, the Xylo with its 2.5 L CRde engine is fun to drive and handle in the city traffic. I could not exceed speeds of above 60 kmph while on the city roads, but have read that its a bit unstable at higher speeds of above 120 kmph. The Xylo does a maximum 161 kmph according to M &M.The seats fold up beautifully for ingress and egress of passengers especially in the third bench.
To begin with I am posting a picture that I clicked at Mumbai a few months back.
This is followed up by regular post-launch XYLO pictures




















This is an E6 variant. The higher variants E 6 and E 8 have different colours available that are not found in the E 2 and E 4 versions.The music system an integrated "Made for Mahindra" MP3/CD player is of Nippon make and is fitted to the E 6 and E 8 versions.The name Mahindra is painted on the front panel of the player.This is very similar to the one fitted on to the Swift DZire ZDi but the ZDi has steering controls for the music system.

[raj_5004]

@ nevertouchme: thanks for the videos mate. except for the fit/finish & reliabilty, xylo scores higher in almost every aspect. wonder what the critics have to say.

@ anjan: nice review anjan. but the colour combination makes the ugly car look uglier, IMO.

[m_upreti]

Excellent Pics anjan_c2007.

I have had a lot of time to expolre the Xylo while waiting for the gear lock to be installed in my Scorpio.

Barring the grill and the bare rear the car looks good, the interiors are excellent and well designed.

I almost feel cheated after shelling out 11 lacs from my mHawk whose interiors do not match up to the Xylo ( I still love the drive & presence that the Scorpio offers). The electric OVRMS, roof mounted AC, drive information etc, etc, are mouth watering at the price. The way the 2nd row seat folds up is excellent, unlike the uncomfortable ingress for the third row passengers in a Scorpio.

At least the Mahindra design team deserves some appreciation for bringing in the much required changes to the interiors which I am sure will follow in the new Scorpio.

Originally Posted by anjan_c2007

Here are some more Xylo pictures clicked by me. had been to a Mahindra showroom today. Was impressed with the VFM factor of the Xylo. Outer fit and finish are excellent for its class. But for the cheap looking door handles and the quite crude chrome like rings that encircle these,the plastics quality need a bit of improvement. Space abounds within the MPV. The fit and finish don't match up to the Innova but is a class apart for the lower amount we are paying.The seating is for either 7 or 8 passengers. If we opt for bucket seats in the second row,it becomes a seven seater or else if it is a bench, it will seat 8.The MPV offers a solid ride typical of any Mahindra. The engine noise is very less and cabin intrusion is minimum. The steering and controls are well placed and one doesnt feel like he is driving a 1800 Kg plus MPV. It feels very light. The suspensions are on the softer side for a Mahindra. Though the drive is not as responsive as a Scorpio 2.6 CRDe (the m Hawk is a class above) or as smooth and refined as the Innova, the Xylo with its 2.5 L CRde engine is fun to drive and handle in the city traffic. I could not exceed speeds of above 60 kmph while on the city roads, but have read that its a bit unstable at higher speeds of above 120 kmph. The Xylo does a maximum 161 kmph according to M &M.The seats fold up beautifully for ingress and egress of passengers especially in the third bench.
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[Strangerintown]

Totally Agree. Don't really like the look of the vehicle from the outside, though it doesnt look as bad in real life as in photographs, but did think that barring quality of plastics, they have done an excellent job of the interiors. Lot of thought seems to have gone in there. Good job M&M .

[anjan_c2007]

Originally Posted by m_upreti

Excellent Pics anjan_c2007.

I have had a lot of time to expolre the Xylo while waiting for the gear lock to be installed in my Scorpio.

Barring the grill and the bare rear the car looks good, the interiors are excellent and well designed.

I almost feel cheated after shelling out 11 lacs from my mHawk whose interiors do not match up to the Xylo ( I still love the drive & presence that the Scorpio offers). The electric OVRMS, roof mounted AC, drive information etc, etc, are mouth watering at the price. The way the 2nd row seat folds up is excellent, unlike the uncomfortable ingress for the third row passengers in a Scorpio.

At least the Mahindra design team deserves some appreciation for bringing in the much required changes to the interiors which I am sure will follow in the new Scorpio.

Thanks Upreti- the m Hawk is a class above and its 2.2 L engine is a gem to drive. I am sure the m Hawk with the Rs 10 L plus price tag is also VFM and has an upmarket image.Hope you will continue to have fun with your m Hawk ownership.
The Xylo's engine is of a 100cc lesser capacity than the 2.6 L CRDe of the older Scorpios and has been renamed as m Eagle. What next from M&M? m Vulture or m Falcon and so on.

[raj_5004]

i have payed 11 lakhs for the mHawk just for that amazing ENGINE. the TD tempted me to go for the scorpio mHawk irrespective of the price & the credit goes to the hawk. engine, some sensors/electronics & looks apart, there is nothing special the mHawk offers when compared to the xylo.

those investing in the xylo dont care a damn for its looks, they are more interested in its space, practicality & useability. that said, i feel Xylo & Scorpio has a different set of customers. if i was to choose between the scorpio & xylo, i would choose the scorpio even now (the new scorpio looks great!).

[anjan_c2007]

Originally Posted by raj_5004

i have payed 11 lakhs for the mHawk just for that amazing ENGINE. the TD tempted me to go for the scorpio mHawk irrespective of the price & the credit goes to the hawk. engine, some sensors/electronics & looks apart, there is nothing special the mHawk offers when compared to the xylo.

those investing in the xylo dont care a damn for its looks, they are more interested in its space, practicality & useability. that said, i feel Xylo & Scorpio has a different set of customers. if i was to choose between the scorpio & xylo, i would choose the scorpio even now (the new scorpio looks great!).

Raj Thats a more apt viewpoint from a m Hawk lover.You have illustrated and clarified what I wanted to point out.

[ramzsys]

happened to see a black xylo in coimbatore sub-urbs. Strangely, all the 'ugliness' in the pictures are not perceived in flesh!!.. the rear looked plain yet acceptable.

As per my opinion, the MUV can compete with the innova with ABS/airbags added.