Xylo in style

There is no nation like India with heterogeneous traffic on the roads. Right from the humble bicycle to the affordable hatchbacks to luxury sedans; we have got it all. It is now a land of Mahindras and Marutis, Tatas and Toyotas, Hyundais and Hondas, as also the upmarket BMWs and Ferraris. There is no stop for production of vehicles in a country vibrant and vigorous in nature. The introduction of SUVs in our markets has created a desire of owning the sporty looking cars. Sport Utility Vehicles are here to stay for long. The trendy and the sporty look of these SUVs mesmerise people gazing at it. They stretch somewhere between 4.50 to 4.60 meters in size. Making their first appearance in the 1980s by American manufacturers Ford and General Motors, the productions charmed SUV lovers.

Six and a half years back, Mahindra first stepped into the car segment with the Scorpio. The launch of Xylo, which promises to give popular sedans a run for their money, has captured the minds of the public. Stylish as it appears and energetic as it has to be, Xylo will definitely win over the SUV arena. The base E2 variant is priced at Rs.6.25 lakh which seems to be affordable by car lovers. Its basic target audience includes people who are passionate about owning a car that is neither a hatchback nor a sedan. It will attract people looking out for something beyond the ordinary. Bulky as it seems to be, the Xylo will dominate other cars in competition. The fully loaded Xylo is priced at Rs 7.7 lakh. This includes power steering, power windows, air conditioning and parking sensors.

The big question is – how will it compete with its immediate competitors namely, Innova and Toyota. Price is one factor, which might lead buyers opting for the Xylo. The engine is refined, the ride is pretty comfortable and the space is unbelievable, which makes the feature list impressive. Needless to say the price is considerably cheaper.