Need a spacious SUV to replace my XUV500; Safari vs XUV700 vs Tuscon?

Have also test-driven the Alcazar and Creta & am not considering the C5 Aircross.

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Folks, I am in the market for a spacious 5 STR SUV (7 STR is a good bonus) and after looking at Safari, XUV700, Alcazar, Creta, and Tuscon I have figured that nothing can really beat both XUV700 or Safari in terms of the value prop, even more so for XUV700. I have driven Safari AT, XUV Diesel AT/MT & XUV P AT. Just sharing my high-level thoughts about XUV700

Positives

• Both diesel and petrol AT were extremely easy to drive and car-like compared to my XUV500. Light steering and very responsive engines make it seem very sprightly. Safari felt a bit heavier and SUVs like to drive mainly due to lesser power
• Both AT are extremely smooth to drive and have no jerks, felt the diesel to be a tad bit smoother maybe due to more torque. Safari was equally smooth
• Diesel Manual was actually a lot more fun but then the ease of AT can't be beaten
• Interiors are very pleasing and of acceptable quality except for the bad plastic roof/cover that sits on top of the screen. found fit-n-finish a tad better than Safari
• 12 speaker Audio system is good but Safari was a tad better in terms of more base
• AWD option in XUV which I am inclined for

Negatives

• Main negative I felt was the V in NVH, diesel vibrations are felt at idle and I did not see any improvement compared to my XUV500, same with Safari. Petrol was a bit better but still not completely vibration-free
• AT has a bit more lag than manual but it is not a deal-breaker

Will test drive diesel again before deciding, it's the vibration aspect which was a bummer. NVH is where Tuscon certainly excelled a fair bit, but it's a spacious 4-str only. 5th passenger for long drives is a no-go

Here's what BHPian Thyag had to say on the matter:

If considering Tucson, have you thought about C5 Aircross?

Engine & Comfort-wise it is on a different level in itself. You can also get good offers.TD it and decide for yourself.

Here's what BHPian supertinu had to say on the matter:

I have a strong preference to stick to brands with volume and more long-term stability. Citroen doesn't inspire much confidence.

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