My Red Highway King: Mahindra XUV500 W8 Ownership Review

[mayankdixit]

After selling off my 2 hatchbacks I hope to get some action with my XUV. I need to get the A.C problem rectified soon.There is one more problem of wiper washer motor(not the wiper motor,its different).I went to retailer for a new one as it was malfunctioning.On installing the new one still no water jet!!Its either the fuse or a rat bite in the wires.Now I have to make a visit to the dealer,which I was avoiding for so long.Its 22 kms away ,one way.Sigh!

 

[bhvm]

I had the same problem with washer motor..I had to really press them to get it done in warranty. the motor was changed. mine was 104kms one way. enjoy!!

 

[mayankdixit]

104 km one way!! You seem to live in the interiors. How do you manage? It would be problematic for me.

 

[kinshuk.arya]

Optimus' Washer motor also has been changed once under warranty once.

 

[mayankdixit]

@kinshuk.arya
What did you do with the battery issue? Did you replace it?Its at the end of life. Non- use further shortens the life of it.

 

[kinshuk.arya]

@kinshuk.arya
What did you do with the battery issue? Did you replace it?Its at the end of life. Non- use further shortens the life of it.

hey,
I will be replacing the battery in the first week of December. Currently out of India for work.

regards,
Kinshuk

 

[mayankdixit]

wanted to share few pics of my xuv,as it is now.















This was the wiper washer motor which was malfunctioning in my xuv



actually its small in size,about 5 inches tall















My highway king in the parking lot of GANGOTRI dham

 

[Akash1886]

wanted to share few pics of my xuv,as it is now.

Buddy, In comparison to XUV and Nexon which one do you feel is ergonomically better? Also, it would be nice to see both your cars together in the pics.

Regards

Akash

 

[mayankdixit]

XUV is ergonomically better by any stretch of imagination.In nexon the feet are cramped a little bit, but not so in the xuv.But nexon is so easy to drive and maneuver in the city,that after driving it,when I am drove xuv for last 3 days, it felt like I am steering a ship in waters!!,nexon is that good.Acceleration is good in xuv,its the width and the braking which needs precalculation.Nexon has simply fantastic braking..It just stops in time as expected,without any drama whatsoever.But XUV is closer to my heart.!!I have already lost 2 buddies and I won't let this have same fate,ever.
Sorry for getting the answer all emotionally twisted.

 

[VISHNUCARCRAZY]

Another query from reviews seen that ,there are some elements inspired from Jaguar.(Like console storage ,drive selector knobs ), how ergonomically is it suited ?Does it add just a feel of luxury ,or it proves to be highly convinient.

 

[mayankdixit]

VISHNUCARCRAZY

Does it add just a feel of luxury ,or it proves to be highly convenient.

Well ,both,I must say.They are not only increasing the wow factor,all these are increasing the functional value too eg the touch screen is very simple to use as well as sensitive to touch.

 

[mayankdixit]

Recently cleaned the car myself. It was laborious task. Since no. plate was rattling, removed that too ,to polish that area as well. Later on fixed 3M tape there to stop the rattle.Some pics for your viewing pleasure.




















This is my pharmacists brand new altok10

 

[vijay]

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Excellent neat and prestine you have maintained your ride mayank, one question though, whats your exit route once you park your car in your parking as you shared in this image??

 

[mayankdixit]

Thanks for the compliments.

Excellent neat and pristine you have maintained your ride mayank, one question though, whats your exit route once you park your car in your parking as you shared in this image

HA,HA,HA.Yes I do have problem while exiting the drivers door(yes I exit from that only).Lots of yoga poses and groin crushing is involved (you will only understand when you do park in such a way yourself).
My gallery is 8 feet wide,and pillars make it 7.5 feet wide. XUV is >6 feet wide(189 cms to be precise).So yes it's a bit tricky.I have to be cautious.

 

[vijay]

Thanks for the compliments.

HA,HA,HA.Yes I do have problem while exiting the drivers door(yes I exit from that only).Lots of yoga poses and groin crushing is involved (you will only understand when you do park in such a way yourself).
My gallery is 8 feet wide,and pillars make it 7.5 feet wide. XUV is >6 feet wide(189 cms to be precise).So yes it's a bit tricky.I have to be cautious.

Hahaha surely i do understand this yoga poses and crushing as well,used to park same ways at one of my friends parking and our exit route used tobe from the tailgate crossing middle bench tumbling seats down and crossover