Mahindra TUV300

TUV 300 allows you to stand out from the crowd. It is not a in your face macho car nor is it a car with lots of curves. Rugged looks have been married with sophistication and that makes TUV 300 a one of its kind vehicle on Indian roads. Car performance is just about adequate - there are times you will feel the lack of power but it is not a very over-riding factor. Unless and until you want a vehicle to do highway duty. In the city, this is a fantastic car to drive with enough power to thrill you. Overall driving experience of this SUV is satisfactory though certainly not awe inspiring. Build is solid and you really feel safe once inside the TUV. Gives you a great visibility of the road though people who are using this vehicle from a sedan will take some time to get used to the high stance. But once the initial phase is over, you would just love to drive from the commanding position. Not just in terms of looks it is smart, it is a very utilitarian vehicle. Instead of a longer length, this SUV is broad and that makes seating really comfortable. And if at times you need a couple of extra seats, the jump seats at the back come in handy. And with the jump seats up, there is huge luggage space, not just in width but in height also. Given the heavy weight, the vehicle is well planted on roads but certainly will not inspire confidence at turns at high speed. But then smart people do not try such stupid acts on roads. AC is superb and chills the cabin quite fast, even in sweltering Delhi heat. Not having any vent at the middle row is not much of a dampner. In the top end specs, features like turning lights, rear sensors and audio system are great safety and comfort features to have. Coupled with dual air bags. While it is not really car like to drive, at the same time it is quite easy to manouvre in traffic and turning the SUV in tight spaces is also not difficult. Overall it is a nice vehicle to own, gives you decent driving comfort, makes you feel safe and certainly makes you look stylish.