On highways, I never got less than 15 kmpl and I would NOT consider myself a sedate driver on highways.
BHPian ambujlal recently shared this with other enthusiasts.
Well, I let go of my tank about a month back after about 5 years of trouble-free ownership. The summary would be:
- Absolute boss with respect to road presence.
- Frugal to maintain if you are lucky with good after-sales support. I would consider myself very lucky.
- Pretty good mileage for not-so-perfect 3-cylinder engine. On highways, I never got less than 15 kmpl and I would NOT consider myself a sedate driver on highways.
- Fantastic AC. In my 5 years of ownership, I always used Eco AC. Maybe being in Bangalore helps, but then this city gets pretty hot during summers.
- Rugged and go-anywhere vehicle. The rear-wheel-drive helps a lot. Fortunately, I never faced the wheelspin issue. Maybe because there was always some 30 kg of load in the boot space.
- Except for one vacuum modulator change and a faulty coolant pipe (read leaking) replacement, nothing, absolutely nothing broke.
- Zero punctures in 5-years. Always, I mean, always maintained recommended tire pressure. Fortnightly check of pressure.
Things that could have been better:
- Definitely, a less bouncy ride would have been better.
- Better sound insulation.
- Lighter steering for city speeds. I didn’t find any issues on the highway.
- Better and more comfortable rear seats.
On to newer journeys and experiences.
Keyword: Pros and cons: Living with a Mahindra TUV300 for 5 years