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Zenith X5 first drive review: a compact SUV with a calm, quiet cabin
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Zenith X5 first drive review: a compact SUV with a calm, quiet cabin

Seats for five, a quiet cabin and a 360-degree camera, though the touchscreen lags and the third-year cost of ownership is unclear.

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We drove the Zenith X5 for 340 km across city roads and a ghat section. The cabin stays quiet even at 100 km/h, and the suspension is firm without being harsh.

The 10.25-inch touchscreen lags when switching between navigation and music. A software update is promised next quarter.

Specifications

Zenith X5: key specifications (demo figures)
SpecDetail
Engine1.5-litre petrol, 113 bhp
Boot445 litres
Economy (tested)14.6 km/l
Camera360-degree
Price (demo)INR 11.2 to 15.8 lakh

What works

  • Quiet cabin
  • Good ride
  • 360-degree camera

What does not

  • Laggy touchscreen
  • Higher price than rivals

Verdict

3.5 out of 5. Comfortable and calm, but wait for the software fix.

This is a demo story: every name, place, organisation and figure in it is fictional.

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