Best Station Wagon in India? - Team-BHP

sbasak · 13th December 2005, 15:49

What is/are the best Station Wagon/s in India (either new or used)?

Could you please post your opinions?

I also wonder why some of the earlier cars were withdrawn!

like

Opel Swing - I always fascinated this nice looking car (surprisingly I couldn't find a comprehensive review of this car in team-bhp)

Fiat Siena Weekend - not much seen on road

Indigo Marina - how'z it?

Baleno estate - looks bulky

Tata Estate - probably India's 1st estate car, just crap now

goldie_malhotra · 13th December 2005, 16:13

Suggest one more addition to the list (latest one actually)

Skoda Octavia Combi

Abhay · 13th December 2005, 16:15

There arent too many but I think the Marina is quite good.
If your budget is higher I guess the Octavia Combi should be great too but I have never seen any on the roads yet.

Have seen 1/2 Adventures and they look good too.

v12 · 13th December 2005, 16:22

the earlier models were withdrawn cos Estates have always been a flop in India. None of these models sold in numbers as expected by the manufacturer. Manufacturer's were just toying with the idea of opening up a new segment. It closed as fast as it opened.

tsk1979 · 13th December 2005, 16:22

Two practical choices, Indigo Marina and Octavia Combi. But the latter costs almost 2.5 times the former. Marina is similar to indigo in almost all respects except for stiffer suspension and slightly better interiors.

RX135 · 13th December 2005, 16:28

Just to be on record, Fiat Adventure 1.6 is still available. (It's different matter that not many are buying it). Great looker and performer!

Shan2nu · 13th December 2005, 16:30

Indigo Marina Diesel. Nothing interesting about it but, serves the purpose.

Shan2nu

Rtech · 13th December 2005, 16:31

Don't forget the Forestor, probably the best Estate car ever to be launched here.

And before someone says it, No, I don't consider it a softroader.

sbasak · 13th December 2005, 17:57

Any idea why Opel Swing was withdrawn?

One possible reason for Station Wagons' low popularitiy in India is that people tend to prefer SUV/MUV (eg. Qualis, Sumo etc.) over them.

devarshi84 · 14th December 2005, 06:07

while its not reall a station wagon, I would prefer the forester above all those anyday.

marina comes second as it is the best value for money estate in India currently.

balashome · 14th December 2005, 20:56

Based on my analysis a couple of months back, the Fiat Adventure is far and away the best station wagon - if you are looking for a station wagon's space with 'almost sport' utility characteristics. The front bull bar, side cladding and the 100 BHP engine apart, there is an indescribable tough, butch look that the Innova can never match. Of course the Innova overmatches the Adventure in other more important areas... The Adventure comes at 558,000 exshowroom price in Chennai.

But if you are looking at just the interior space offered, then the Marina LX (diesel version) is a better buy - what with the new Turbo charged engine with intercooler in the BSIII version.

I understand that Fiat is not having the best of business days presently. So, if you are looking beyond the Adventure and your budget is sub 6 lakhs, go for the Marina. If your budget is between 6 and 8 lakhs, go for the Baleno Altura - its a good looking and powerful estate. The Innova too can fit into this budget comfortably and is arguably the best value for money among the players here. Of course if your pocket allows for it, the Skoda Combi is supposed to be the stuff of legends in the Indian estate segment.

Mpower · 14th December 2005, 21:01

Fusion ?? is it a hatch, estate or an SUV. Even Ford is not sure?

msprabhakar · 14th December 2005, 21:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mpower

Fusion ?? is it a hatch, estate or an SUV. Even Ford is not sure?

Best described as C o n F u s i o n !

GTO · 14th December 2005, 22:32

Quote:

Best described as C o n F u s i o n !

HOLY

ROTFLMFAO

Thats priceless, msprabhakar

GTO

drifter · 14th December 2005, 22:40

Lets make this short...
Best station wagon in India?
Here goes

Skoda Octavia Combi L&K - Best stationwagon available.

Indigo Marina Diesel - Most suited stationwagon to Indian conditions.

Skoda Octavia Combi RS - Most Desirable stationwagon.

Drifter

13th December 2005, 15:49	#1 (permalink)
sbasak BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: CCU-LTN Posts: 591 View My Garage	Best Station Wagon in India? What is/are the best Station Wagon/s in India (either new or used)? Could you please post your opinions? I also wonder why some of the earlier cars were withdrawn! like Opel Swing - I always fascinated this nice looking car (surprisingly I couldn't find a comprehensive review of this car in team-bhp) Fiat Siena Weekend - not much seen on road Indigo Marina - how'z it? Baleno estate - looks bulky Tata Estate - probably India's 1st estate car, just crap now __________________ Gearbox acts as torque multiplier.

13th December 2005, 16:13	#2 (permalink)
goldie_malhotra BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 686	one more Suggest one more addition to the list (latest one actually) Skoda Octavia Combi __________________ Too much work, too less play - seems like I need some BHP

13th December 2005, 16:22	#4 (permalink)
v12 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,467 View My Garage	the earlier models were withdrawn cos Estates have always been a flop in India. None of these models sold in numbers as expected by the manufacturer. Manufacturer's were just toying with the idea of opening up a new segment. It closed as fast as it opened. __________________ Enfield Cafe Racer completed. Yamaha Cafe Racer started.

13th December 2005, 16:22	#5 (permalink)
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 11,273 View My Garage	Two practical choices, Indigo Marina and Octavia Combi. But the latter costs almost 2.5 times the former. Marina is similar to indigo in almost all respects except for stiffer suspension and slightly better interiors. __________________ Reclaimed, wrung dry and recycled....!

13th December 2005, 16:28	#6 (permalink)
RX135 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: pune Posts: 1,821	Just to be on record, Fiat Adventure 1.6 is still available. (It's different matter that not many are buying it). Great looker and performer! __________________ Drive fast, but drive safe.

13th December 2005, 16:15	#3 (permalink)
Abhay BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 528 View My Garage	There arent too many but I think the Marina is quite good. If your budget is higher I guess the Octavia Combi should be great too but I have never seen any on the roads yet. Have seen 1/2 Adventures and they look good too.

13th December 2005, 16:30	#7 (permalink)
Shan2nu Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hubli - Karnataka - India Posts: 4,788 View My Garage	Indigo Marina Diesel. Nothing interesting about it but, serves the purpose. Shan2nu

13th December 2005, 16:31	#8 (permalink)
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,633 View My Garage	Don't forget the Forestor, probably the best Estate car ever to be launched here. And before someone says it, No, I don't consider it a softroader. __________________ He who makes the loudest noise usually has the least to say. Unfortunately they don't realise that and keep at it! ____

13th December 2005, 17:57	#9 (permalink)
sbasak BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: CCU-LTN Posts: 591 View My Garage	Any idea why Opel Swing was withdrawn? One possible reason for Station Wagons' low popularitiy in India is that people tend to prefer SUV/MUV (eg. Qualis, Sumo etc.) over them. __________________ Gearbox acts as torque multiplier.

14th December 2005, 06:07	#10 (permalink)
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Toronto Posts: 3,363 View My Garage	while its not reall a station wagon, I would prefer the forester above all those anyday. marina comes second as it is the best value for money estate in India currently. __________________ -The Boyracer 2000 Suzuki WagonR VX 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer SFXi (soundstream ICE) 2008 Suzuki Access 125

14th December 2005, 20:56	#11 (permalink)
balashome BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 43	Indian wagons.. Based on my analysis a couple of months back, the Fiat Adventure is far and away the best station wagon - if you are looking for a station wagon's space with 'almost sport' utility characteristics. The front bull bar, side cladding and the 100 BHP engine apart, there is an indescribable tough, butch look that the Innova can never match. Of course the Innova overmatches the Adventure in other more important areas... The Adventure comes at 558,000 exshowroom price in Chennai. But if you are looking at just the interior space offered, then the Marina LX (diesel version) is a better buy - what with the new Turbo charged engine with intercooler in the BSIII version. I understand that Fiat is not having the best of business days presently. So, if you are looking beyond the Adventure and your budget is sub 6 lakhs, go for the Marina. If your budget is between 6 and 8 lakhs, go for the Baleno Altura - its a good looking and powerful estate. The Innova too can fit into this budget comfortably and is arguably the best value for money among the players here. Of course if your pocket allows for it, the Skoda Combi is supposed to be the stuff of legends in the Indian estate segment. __________________ ---- A Happy life is not had. A Happy life is made and lived...

14th December 2005, 21:01	#12 (permalink)
Mpower Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago/B'lore Posts: 5,323 View My Garage	Fusion ?? is it a hatch, estate or an SUV. Even Ford is not sure? __________________ The difference between the men and the boys....................is the speed of their toys.

14th December 2005, 22:40	#15 (permalink)
drifter Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,325 View My Garage	Lets make this short... Best station wagon in India? Here goes Skoda Octavia Combi L&K - Best stationwagon available. Indigo Marina Diesel - Most suited stationwagon to Indian conditions. Skoda Octavia Combi RS - Most Desirable stationwagon. Drifter __________________ Slow Everything Down And Feel Like God - Tata Safari

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