Hyundai Xcent Prime

Overview

Hyundai Xcent Prime: A Practical Workhorse

I would term the Hyundai Xcent Prime as a quiet achiever. If it is not flashy. It’s not for turning heads but guess what? It is also reliable and it does exactly what it is supposed to do and does it well. I believe I have seen this car enough times on the road mostly as taxi  and trust me it is earned its stripes. The Xcent Prime is constructed to fulfill those fleet duties. But it is not trying to impress anyone and that is the thing thats so impressive about it. Efficiency and practicality without the frills thats all it is.

All Without Destroying Your Wallet

Fuel efficiency is one of the biggest reasons why the Xcent Prime is gaining traction. Fuel cost either you are running a taxi business or you simply use it for personal rides. I know people in the taxi business and they are always saying how much of a difference a car’s gas mileage makes to their bottom line sometimes even the difference between profit and just breaking even. Hyundai’s got you covered with Xcent Prime. You probably won’t be sitting there thinking about how much you hate that usual pinch every time you pull in at a gas station. Yes, there are other options in existence, but yet, the Xcent Prime bags it because it’s fuel efficient while never making you feel like you are compromising on comfort or the ultimate driving experience.

Sturdy, Reliable and Surprisingly Comfortable?

You may be thinking how comfortable can a car like this really be? Hyundai, well they didn’t cut corners where it counts, that’s for sure. First and foremost, you get decent legroom in the back, which is a must if you’re in the ride hailing game. And the suspension? But it’s good enough especially for those not so smooth city roads and the roads with lot of potholes. And now neither you, nor your passengers will dread riding but it isn’t luxury by any means. In my book, that is  a pretty good win.

What Was a Fleet Operator’s Dream Come True

I would top the list if I have to manage a fleet of cars. Why? Simple maintenance. Parts are easily available (and cheap!) when something needs fixing, these kind of things are easy to service, and when something does need fixing, you’re not tearing your hair out trying to sort it. When you’re managing several vehicles, that kind of hassle free maintenance is a huge plus. The real kicker though is that when you’re driving hundreds of kilometres every day reliability is the name of the game. The Xcent Prime breaks down less allowing you be out there driving more and in the shop less and spending less money. More time on the road equals more cash in your pocket and let’s face it.

In Other Words, How Does It Stack Up To The Competition?

The Maruti Dzire Tour being other contenders in its segment. The Xcent Prime stands its ground against it. Suffice it to say, while the Dzire may currently have that brand edge, when you look at it deeper fuel efficiency, cost of ownership, durability the Xcent Prime is right there. If you’re looking for a dependable vehicle that can take on all the grind the Xcent Prime is a good option. This isn’t here to win beauty contests this is here to get the job done.

My Final Take

Would I personally own a Hyundai Xcent Prime though? All around though, definitely. If I were looking for a fleet vehicle or an ultra reliable daily work commute. The car you don't need to break on the cover of Car and Driver to tell you how great it is, because it just gets on with the job every day, all day. That’s something I respect. Low running costs, solid build quality and enough comfort to keep driver and passengers happy, it’s hard to have a good grumble with that. But that’s exactly my take on the Hyundai Xcent Prime — based on my experience, this car is good for those who need it no sugarcoating and no unnecessary fluff. Hope this helped let me know if you want me to check out anything more specific.