MG Windsor User Reviews

Autocar India

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The MG Windsor is a sensible choice as a second car, especially given your high monthly running of around 3,000km (roughly 100km a day). An EV will significantly reduce your running costs compared to a diesel, and with fewer moving parts, maintenance expenses are also typically lower.The Windsor EV, in particular, is well-suited to city use. It’s spacious, comfortable, and easy to drive, making it a practical daily commuter. Its relaxed driving nature and smooth performance should complement your Mahindra XUV 700 diesel well, which can continue to serve as your long-distance vehicle.Do factor in charging convenience. With your usage, you will likely need to charge every other day, so having access to reliable home charging is important. Public charging can work as a backup, but it’s not as convenient for daily use.Overall, as an urban runabout alongside your XUV700, the Windsor EV fits your requirements well and should deliver meaningful savings over time

MG Windsor

Autocar India

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Go for the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder strong hybrid automatic. It fits your usage best by balancing low running cost, ease of use and long-term reliability without adding the dependency of charging, which is important given your mix of city driving, regular highway trips and rural road access.In your real-world use, the hybrid works brilliantly because most of your city driving will run on electric power. It gives you excellent efficiency and a very relaxed driving experience, while on highways and those weekly farm runs, the petrol engine seamlessly takes over without you needing to think about charging or range. In fact, the Hyryder hybrid is significantly more efficient than a diesel automatic like the Seltos in real-world conditions.The Kia Seltos diesel automatic is still a strong option if you prioritise performance, features and a more premium feel, and it will feel more powerful and planted on highways. But it will cost more to run over time and does not match the hybrid’s efficiency advantage. The MG Windsor EV is tempting on paper with very low running costs and decent range, but for your usage, it adds a layer of dependency on charging infrastructure, especially with rural drives, and while it can do long distances, it requires planning and adaptation, which may not be ideal right now .

Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder

Kia Seltos

MG Windsor

Autocar India

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The MG Windsor EV and Renault Duster 1.3 Turbo CVT cater to very different priorities, so your choice really depends on how and where you drive.If your usage is mostly city-based and your round trips are typically under 280 km, the Windsor EV makes far more sense. It’s quiet, smooth and relaxing to drive, which makes it perfect for daily commutes and stop-start traffic. There are no gearshifts to feel, the accelerator pedal response is instant, and overall refinement is superb compared to a petrol automatic. If you can install a home charger and most of your trips are within the city, ownership is refreshingly simple and economical. All you do is just plug in overnight and wake up to a full battery every morning.The Renault Duster 1.3 Turbo, on the other hand, is a great all-rounder. It’s far more versatile, comfortable over long distances, and feels reassuringly tough on rough roads. The high ground clearance and rugged build make it ideal for highway runs and weekend getaways. However, its running costs are higher than the EV’s, and the turbo-petrol plus 6-speed DCT combination isn’t quite as seamless in bumper-to-bumper traffic, with some turbo lag and gearshift delay.In short, for city life and short commutes, the Windsor EV is the smarter, calmer, and cheaper-to-run choice. But if your driving includes frequent long trips or rough-road conditions, the Duster’s durability and range flexibility make it the more practical buy.

MG Windsor

Renault Duster

Autocar India

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No other car in that price bracket has a full-sized panoramic glass roof and delivers the same lounge-like feeling as the MG Windsor EV does. If you're open to EVs, this is your best bet. The next best option is the Kia Syros, which has the largest panoramic sunroof in its segment. Additionally, due to its superb packaging, space in this sub-4-meter SUV is unmatched, and if you like the way it looks, it is certainly worthy of your consideration.

Kia Syros

MG Windsor

Autocar India

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The Tata Curvv EV rides better, and the suspension handles rough roads well, so your child will not get tossed around. Its rear seat space is reasonable, although its sloping roofline limits headroom for tall adults.As you've rightly mentioned, the MG Windsor feels much roomier, and it's got a huge boot too. However, most functions are embedded in its slow-to-respond touchscreen, and its ride comfort isn't as good as Tata's either. Alternatively, you could check out the Vinfast VF6 and Kia Carens Clavis EV, both of which are (pricier) excellent alternatives to the Curvv EV.As far as ADAS goes, these certainly provide an extra layer of safety, and can be a life-saver in case the driver isn't paying attention. However, it can occasionally feel intrusive, especially in bumper-to-bumper conditions. When other road users cut you off, you could be taken by surprise and slam on the brakes. Hence, it would be better to leave these off for the city, and use them only on the highway.

Tata Curvv EV

MG Windsor

Vinfast VF6

Kia Carens Clavis