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The WagonR's relatively high seating position: Is a safety feature or is it a rollover risk?
30 December 2024 09:45
I think it's a bit of both. Great visibility for daily driving, but I wouldn’t want to do any aggressive maneuvers in it. It's all about what you can do to drive within the car's limits.
The WagonR's relatively high seating position: Is a safety feature or is it a rollover risk?
30 December 2024 09:45
With back problems, the high seating position is a godsend. It is very easy to get in and out of. While the potential risks are there, for me that daily convenience outweighs those risks.
The WagonR's relatively high seating position: Is a safety feature or is it a rollover risk?
30 December 2024 09:45
I've never felt unsafe in my WagonR on highways. I don't think the rollover risk is exaggerated. How often do you really have to do sudden, extreme maneuvers anyway?
The WagonR's relatively high seating position: Is a safety feature or is it a rollover risk?
30 December 2024 09:45
Until you have to take a U turn, this is great high seating. Then you truly start to feel how top heavy the car is. It's a trade off and I don't know if it's worth it.
The WagonR's relatively high seating position: Is a safety feature or is it a rollover risk?
30 December 2024 09:45
It's mostly safety, I think. With our chaotic traffic in India being able to see over other cars is a huge advantage. You'll be fine as long as you just drive sensibly.
The high seating position of the S-Presso is it really a benefit or another gimmick?
30 December 2024 08:02
For city driving it’s definitely a benefit. Higher seating means you get a better view of traffic in front of you, which is very useful when you’re in a congested area.
The high seating position of the S-Presso is it really a benefit or another gimmick?
30 December 2024 08:02
Gimmick all the way. The height is too much for the car, for it to really take advantage of it. It just feels unstable on highways.
The high seating position of the S-Presso is it really a benefit or another gimmick?
30 December 2024 08:02
I think it's a mixed bag. Visibility is great, but it does give the car a bit of a top heavy feeling when cornering.
The high seating position of the S-Presso is it really a benefit or another gimmick?
30 December 2024 08:02
The easy entry and exit is a godsend for someone with back problems. For some of us, it’s not just marketing fluff.
The high seating position of the S-Presso is it really a benefit or another gimmick?
30 December 2024 08:02
It's a smart way to make a small car feel like a bigger car. In terms of handling, it’s not ideal, but psychologically it works.
Is the Mahindra Xylo's ordering of roll over risk or high seating position a safety feature?
30 December 2024 06:42
I’ve driven a Xylo for years and can vouch for the high seating being a big positive. It’s saved me from potential accidents more times than I can count, being able to see over traffic. If you drive sensibly, the rollover risk is overblown.
Is the Mahindra Xylo's ordering of roll over risk or high seating position a safety feature?
30 December 2024 06:42
I'd be no way safe in that top heavy box. Physics doesn’t lie, the higher the center of gravity the easier it is to tip. Thanks, I’ll stick with something lower to the ground.
Is the Mahindra Xylo's ordering of roll over risk or high seating position a safety feature?
30 December 2024 06:42
It's all about trade-offs. It’s a great visibility, especially in India where you have to be on the lookout for potholes, cows, etc. Yeah but you have to be more careful on sharp turns. It is not a sports car, drive it like the MPV that it is.
Is the Mahindra Xylo's ordering of roll over risk or high seating position a safety feature?
30 December 2024 06:42
I tend to think people overestimate the rollover risk. Stability control systems nowadays are very advanced. Also, the Xylo's wide stance helps balance the height. After all, we're not talking about a narrow Jeep here.
Is the Mahindra Xylo's ordering of roll over risk or high seating position a safety feature?
30 December 2024 06:42
I love the high seating as a parent. The view is great for my kids which means less motion sickness and less "are we there yet". Just don't try to be a rally driver.
What's the space and practicality compared to newer seven seater SUVs?
30 December 2024 06:10
I’ve had an XUV500 for years and it’s still so practical. More than I can say for some newer '7 seaters', the third row is usable by adults for short trips. Multiple storage spaces and the flip side cup holders are really handy. Not equipped with fancy new features like other SUVs, but space and practicality don't come much better than this.
What's the space and practicality compared to newer seven seater SUVs?
30 December 2024 06:10
I recently compared the XUV500 against the Tata Safari and the MG Hector Plus, and I’d say that the XUV500 has its space. Safari has a bit more legroom in the third row but when it comes to overall space utilization, the XUV500 comes out a winner. The only downside is that the loading lip for the boot is very high, and can be a pain when loading heavy items.
What's the space and practicality compared to newer seven seater SUVs?
30 December 2024 06:10
For a family of five with two teenagers, the XUV500 is just what we needed. The second and third row are very spacious, and their friends will fit in third row for short trips. There's little boot space with all seats up, but fold the third row and it's huge. Modern SUVs may have more fancy interiors, but of basic practicality the XUV500 is tough to beat.
What's the space and practicality compared to newer seven seater SUVs?
30 December 2024 06:10
The XUV500's practicality I think is starting to show its age. The newer SUVs such as the Kia Carens offer flexible seating options besides several clever storage solutions. The XUV500's third row is all right, but it isn't as comfortable or as easy to get into as some more recent designs. With the packaging feeling a little old school now, it's still spacious.
What's the space and practicality compared to newer seven seater SUVs?
30 December 2024 06:10
Being tall, I like the headroom and legroom on offer in the second row as well. On long drives, though, I prefer the seats in newer SUVs. The XUV500 is practical, but some of the thoughtful touches you get in more modern designs, such as underfloor storage or one touch folding seats, are missing.
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