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MG Windsor Pro's real city range is noticeably different from the claimed figures once AC and traffic are factored into the daily commute.

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I’ve driven my 61kWh e-Vitara for about 5,000 km and I'm getting a real-world range of over 400 km (around 6.5 to 8 km/kWh). It’s a comfortable car for both city and highway driving. The suspension is a little stiff, but maneuverability is great. It has a tight turning radius and is just as easy to drive as my old Hyundai i20, never feeling like a bulky SUV. The AC is very good, and the high beam assist with shade function is a genuinely helpful feature which feels like in a luxury car. While I always leave the ADAS on, it does need better calibration when taking curves. There are also a few other areas that could be improved. Voice commands aren't very comfortable to use because the system struggles to recognize normal speech; you have to use specific rigid commands. Additionally, there are no dedicated physical buttons to answer or disconnect phone calls, and it would be much more comfortable if they provided a dedicated switch to adjust regen levels. Finally, wireless Android Auto tends to disconnect if there is interference from outside radio signals (like wireless or cable TV boxes).

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Hi, I am facing a persistent gear-shifting issue with my Mahindra XUV 3XO manual transmission, specifically when shifting between 1st and 2nd gear. When shifting between 1st and 2nd, both while upshifting and downshifting, the gear lever feels momentarily stuck or hitched before moving into place. I can also feel a slight downward movement or pull from the base of the gear shifter inside the cabin when shifting from 1st to 2nd. All higher gears, from 3rd to 6th, shift smoothly without any resistance. During the first service, the service centre adjusted the shift cables under the bonnet, but the problem has persisted. I am now taking the car in for its 20,000km service. What could be causing this issue, and what should I specifically ask the service advisor to inspect?

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The issue you are describing on your Mahindra XUV 3XO manual, a momentary hitch or resistance when shifting between 1st and 2nd, while other shifts are fine, does seem to indicate a cable issue, rather than a clutch or gearbox-wide issue. Since the problem has not gone away with the cable adjustment, ask the center to replace the cables and associated shift-gate mechanisms like the bushes. Only accept the car if the problem is entirely cured. Your car is under warranty, so you should get any issues resolved early; left unattended, they could worsen.Ask the service center to also check the gearbox mounting, and if the issue persists after all this, ask them to inspect the 1st-2nd gear synchroniser. But this would mean a larger job involving opening of the gearbox. The key though is to focus the diagnosis and cure the issue soon rather than just repeated cable adjustments.

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