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If you happened to read the Mahindra XUV500’s road test, you will probably be dying to know how it stacks up against its competition. Competition, you ask? Well, it comes in three forms – the original keeper of the flame, the Tata Aria, the very capable Skoda Yeti and a third that was originally intended to flank the former two, the Force One. We did manage to drive the Force One for a limited distance and so you can find our impressions in a box on the next page. Right now though, we shall focus our energies on the Aria and Yeti.
PRACTICALITY
Since looks are subjective (and yes, it always leaves a certain section fuming), let’s go straight to how are they to live with. The Yeti is probably the best built, feels quite solid and can give many upmarket, large SUVs a run for their money. Its compact dimensions, wide stance, clever seating possibilites and top notch build quality make you appreciate it once again in this company. What’s not practical is that darn clutch, which makes stalling as often an occurence as a burp.
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