Performance
Interiors, Handling
As much as you appreciate the exterior design of XUV400, the same cannot be said for the interiors. The dashboard layout feels too dated despite the copper-colour treatment being carried over to the inside on the volume and aircon knobs, along with copper colour surrounds on the AC vents and gear lever. Unlike Nexon EV, the gear lever in XUV400 feels a notch above and works without any lag whatsoever. The 7.0-inch infotainment screen is too small, and the resolution is too dull for my taste. The camera quality is not up to the mark, and the feature of parking guidance is too annoying. I was, infact, so disappointed to see insulated wires dangling under the glovebox.
XUV400 also does not get climate control and instead comes with a four-staged cooling and heating option. Moreover, it also misses out on rear AC vents. However, the AC is powerful enough to keep the cabin cool, but that compromises the range, which we will discuss later.
The front seats are aptly cushioned with good side bolstering, making it comfortable for long seat time. The rear seats have a decent amount of headroom and legroom; however, the thigh support could be a problem for a tall person, mainly due to the raised floor to accommodate the battery beneath it. There are elastic strings attached to the back side of the front seats – which serves compromised storage purposes. Better, the brand would have provided a proper pouch to be more functional.
