Needs Design Correction For Excellent Vehicle

The driving experience has been very good but needs some design corrections, which will make it one of the best. The placement of Right rear view mirror along with windshield Pillar obstructs view while turning right. The leg space for the driver is cramped. The interiors are very good except for the boot space. I purchased Mahindra XUV300 W8(o), after waiting for it for almost a month and the buying experience has been good, though with no surprises as I could get no discounts from the dealer, but got good fast paperwork at MGB Mobile, Anantapur, in Andhra Pradesh. The accessories cost you a bomb and fixing them too took a very long time spoiling the enthusiasm of driving out a new vehicle. I am writing this review after the first mandatory vehicle service and driving 2,000 KM in the past 25 days since I am owning it. Looks wise it is stunning and the aquamarine color is quite attractive. It is my fourth car in 20 years, I looked forward to some driving comfort, good safety features. I am fully satisfied with the passenger space, though the boot space has been compromised for that. Also if you are migrating from a Sedan like Honda Amaze you will feel the pinch. Now coming to the driving comfort, three modes of steering wheel makes very little difference. Driving on the highways is a sheer pleasure. Even at 140 KMPH the vehicle is stable and you do not feel the speed or no vibration is transferred into the cabin. The leg space for the driver is very cramped, which should have been definitely wider for a comfortable seating and longer driving experience. You have very little scope to spread your legs or keep knees apart. You will be forced to keep your left leg on the clutch pedal or inconveniently below it. Now coming to the design, the worst experience for the driver is while turning to right - into a lane -- where you cannot see anything as the visibility is totally blocked by the large Rear View Mirror (due to its positioning) and very close to that is the front Pillar holding the windshield. These two together totally block your view. For a seasoned driver, it is Ok, but for a new driver, it could be a cause of concern. THE MAHINDRA XUV300 DESIGN TEAM needs to look into this aspect. The 185 mm ground clearance is worthwhile and larger wheelbase does provide it the stability. The infotainment is enjoyable as its quality is good. Some smaller features I am myself yet to get used to as some of them are complicated. Number of KMs to empty tank showed -that changes dynamically depending on the traffic and driving conditions, is very useful on highways. Ecosense is a good feature. -- RAMESH SUSARLA