Team-BHP - View Single Post - Sumo Grande GX or Scorpio DX or Safari LX

sudhirlp · 14th March 2008, 10:10

The choices below are from a pure price point. All of them more or less around 8.3-8.5L OTR in Chennai.

Sumo Grande GX
Scorpio DX
Safari LX 4x2

Of these, I've taken a mini test drive only of Grande GX. Found the gears a bit hard. Other than that, not much to comment on it. May need to take it out for a longer spin, but then may consider buying even without further ado.

The primary concerns happen to be that it is v1 in that stable. And, the general opinion that leaf spring suspension in the rear may not be all that great.

I understand Scorpio may also have leaf spring suspension. Site seems to say that rear is coil spring. Can someone clarify ?

Have seen the Safari LX variant. Love the looks from outside.

And, I need to get a vehicle sooner or later. Can't wait for anything more than a month.

Primary requirements are (in no particular order):
The convenience of being more than a 5 seater - may rarely be put to use, but nevertheless want to have it as an option
Easy to handle, Good ride
A/C definitely needs to be good
Judicious on the wallet
Safety
And, all the jazz as much as possible

Any suggestions ? I don't mind buying a low end variant and upgrading as long as its possible and warranty doesn't become void.

FWIW, my yearly travel may not exceed 5000-6000km (mostly within city, with 1or2 long trips amounting to 1000 kms), still M/SUVs with Diesel option is what I'm looking for.

Plan to have the vehicle for at least 5 years.

14th March 2008, 10:10	#1 (permalink)
sudhirlp BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 78	Sumo Grande GX or Scorpio DX or Safari LX The choices below are from a pure price point. All of them more or less around 8.3-8.5L OTR in Chennai. Sumo Grande GX Scorpio DX Safari LX 4x2 Of these, I've taken a mini test drive only of Grande GX. Found the gears a bit hard. Other than that, not much to comment on it. May need to take it out for a longer spin, but then may consider buying even without further ado. The primary concerns happen to be that it is v1 in that stable. And, the general opinion that leaf spring suspension in the rear may not be all that great. I understand Scorpio may also have leaf spring suspension. Site seems to say that rear is coil spring. Can someone clarify ? Have seen the Safari LX variant. Love the looks from outside. And, I need to get a vehicle sooner or later. Can't wait for anything more than a month. Primary requirements are (in no particular order): The convenience of being more than a 5 seater - may rarely be put to use, but nevertheless want to have it as an option Easy to handle, Good ride A/C definitely needs to be good Judicious on the wallet Safety And, all the jazz as much as possible Any suggestions ? I don't mind buying a low end variant and upgrading as long as its possible and warranty doesn't become void. FWIW, my yearly travel may not exceed 5000-6000km (mostly within city, with 1or2 long trips amounting to 1000 kms), still M/SUVs with Diesel option is what I'm looking for. Plan to have the vehicle for at least 5 years.