Battle of the 2WD SUVs: Mahindra Thar Roxx vs Mahindra Scorpio Classic vs Tata Harrier vs Mahindra XUV700 and others. Also do mention your reason for choosing.
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Mahindra Thar Roxx RWD
What you’ll like:
⢠Handsome styling, brute character & tough build. Has an air of desirability around it
⢠Far more user-friendly and upmarket than the 3-door Thar, due to its superior interiors, amenities & the 2 rear doors
⢠Superbly equipped. Loaded with almost every possible feature we could think of (9-speaker Harman Kardon system, panoramic sunroof, 360-degree cam, ventilated front seatsâ¦)!
⢠Very competent, refined and quick petrol / diesel engine range
⢠Butter-smooth 6-speed AT available with both engines
⢠Ride, handling and steering are much improved over the 3-door. Feels more Scorpio-N-like to drive than a Thar. Gets a light EPS (not heavy hydraulic steering like the 3-door Thar)
⢠Practical cabin with seating for 5 and a fair amount of storage
⢠447 litres of boot space is sufficient for holiday luggage
⢠Top-notch safety kit includes 6 airbags, Level 2 ADAS, ESP, hill descent control and more
⢠We feel the Thar Roxx is well-priced for the package on offer
What you won’t:
⢠While the ride quality is significantly better than the 3-door Thar, it is not as plush as say, the XUV700 & other monocoque crossovers. The 19â wheels are a contributor too. Ride quality is liveable though and weâll give it a 7/10 rating
⢠Some styling elements are either too polarising or too âbusyâ
⢠Light-coloured interiors with white seats (!!!) will get dirty easily. Keep the cleaning apparatus ready
⢠Ingress / egress to the rear is difficult, particularly for the elderly
⢠No 3rd row of seats, which the Scorpio-N & XUV700 offer
⢠Petrol AT is thirsty due to its hefty weight, 174 BHP & torque-converter AT
⢠No option of a convertible soft-top (like Thar) or removeable hard-top (like Wrangler) for those who love open-top motoring
⢠Some missing features such as reach-adjustable steering, keyless entry, rear window shadesâ¦
⢠Niggles are a given with a fresh new Mahindra model. Just ask owners of the 3-door Thar
Mahindra Scorpio Classic
Tata Harrier
Mahindra XUV700
What you’ll like:
⢠Handsome styling matched to solid build quality. Has street presence, feels robust
⢠Very spacious interiors with comfy seats and sorted ergonomics. 6-footer passengers welcome!
⢠182 BHP turbo-diesel & 197 BHP turbo-petrol make for a potent line-up
⢠Smooth 6-speed torque converter Automatics available with both engines
⢠Sorted suspension with good road manners & high speed stability
⢠Loaded with features like radar-based driver assistance system, pop-out door handles, panoramic sunroof, driver memory seat, 360-degree camera, 10.25″ infotainment & instrument cluster etc.
⢠12-speaker Sony audio system is fantastic! You’ll enjoy its sound quality
⢠Safety features include 7 airbags, ESP, all-wheel disc brakes, hill hold, hill descent control, driver drowsiness detection, TPMS, ISOFIX…
What you won’t:
⢠Negligible boot space with the 3rd-row seat up. Either 5 onboard, or 7 with a roof-top carrier
⢠Cramped 3rd-row seat is best suited to children only. A sliding middle row is sorely missed
⢠Petrol AT is thirsty due to its hefty weight, 197 BHP & torque-converter AT
⢠Some cabin plastics & a few rough areas don’t feel premium in an otherwise loaded SUV
⢠Missing features such as an auto-dimming IRVM, ventilated seats, paddle shifters, full-size spare wheel, ambient lighting, rear sunblinds…
⢠Concerns over niggles & bugs in a freshly baked, complex Mahindra. We saw 2!
⢠Mahindra’s after-sales service is a hit or miss. Remains a gamble
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Kia Seltos
Mahindra Scorpio-N
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