Safari DICOR vs Scorpio CRDE - Team-BHP

devarshi84 · 19th March 2006, 02:02

The new safari came. new looks, new engine, better power, better FE, better everything.

The new scorpio came. better handling, better engine, better looks.

These two Indian manufacturers are going places already.

But which of these two is a better vehicle in your opinion?

50paise · 19th March 2006, 02:39

the new scorpio seems tobe gud.. lets wait and see!!

fahadsiddiqui · 19th March 2006, 03:01

The New Scropio than the Stupid Dicor..
Tho i like the Ad. but Ad's dont mean the Car is Good..

jkdas · 19th March 2006, 12:11

Safari comfort cant be beaten by Scorp. Lets see what the new Scorp can do. And Safari is S P A C I O U S than Scorp. And dont these two have a 1lac + price difference between them?

caroholic1 · 19th March 2006, 12:35

The Dicor cannot be beaten by scorpio crde.

veyron1 · 19th March 2006, 12:36

well, let's see; firstly, i would wait for the test drive of the new scorpio, both by the mags and personally, before jumping any guns here; but let's weigh out the pros and cons here;

SAFARI:
1) GREAT seat comfort.
2) spacious.
3) massive street presence.
4) a class ahead.
5) mesmerising looks.
6) well-equipped.
7) handling average.
8) poor build quality.
9) a great steam engine.

SCORPIO:
1) comfort-wise; okay
2) it's a genuine 8-seater.
3) great engine and performance (better than DICOR).
4) fuel-efficient.
5) looks okay; but definitely a notch below safari.
6) build quality MUCH better; no rattles or squeaks after 20,000 kms.
7) handling and brakes poor at highway speeds; but the new scorpio could be better.
8) better resale value.
9) less cumbersome to drive and maintain.

now, both are value for money SUV's (the scorpio comes with 4x4 officially now- so it's a SUV); let's wait for the test drives, and have an actual shootout later....

devarshi84 · 20th March 2006, 02:00

I have always liked the safari more than scorpio.

the sleek edges of safari look better to me. But many people find scorpio more macho.

Its tough choice but I will choose safari.

aseem · 20th March 2006, 04:54

Scorpio also competed with Qualis and competes with Tavera etc. However Dicor on the other hand competes as a lower end alternative to CRV and Endy... you can do the math!

extreme_torque · 20th March 2006, 08:15

I love the safari... but the new dicor is kinda half hearted attempt.
Half hearted Engine, Half Hearted Looks (IMHO previous safari looked much better viewed head on), no major revamp to the interiors.... The thing with safari is whenever you think about safari you always say "It could have been much better!".

PS. I voted for safari :P

kb100 · 20th March 2006, 09:27

Ha Ha HA... Cant wait to see what STEEROID is going to have to say about this... Someone actually compared (his pet) DICOR to a Scorpio!!

zulfikar · 20th March 2006, 09:33

well for me its Mahinra Scorpio CRDE ...
it looks a lot better than DICOR...

goldie_malhotra · 20th March 2006, 09:42

in short
- if i have to drive one myself, it would be the scorpio - the handling was decent earlier, now it has become better ..
- if i have to be driven, it would be the safari - nothing as comfy and spacious ..

GTO · 20th March 2006, 09:48

I have a look at the Safari torque spread, and can just imagine what the city driveabllity is. I havent driven the Dicor but the reports suggest the exact same problem.

I would go with the Scorpio here. Have driven the CRDe and loved the engine response.

GTO

typeOnegative · 20th March 2006, 09:50

I owuld choose the Dicor. Simply because I would not drive an SUV in the city and because I find the Scorpio too cramped.

tifosikrishna · 20th March 2006, 10:39

i would go for scorpio for the following reasons.

1. price
2. engine
3. FE
4. 8 seater.
5. improved handling. (definitely should be better than the old one).
6. rear seat travel (increase leg room for middle row).
7. looks.

View Poll Results: Safari DICOR/ Scorpio CRDE
Tata Safari DICOR	176	56.05%
Mahinra Scorpio CRDE	138	43.95%
Voters: 314. You may not vote on this poll

19th March 2006, 02:02	#1 (permalink)
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 2,948 View My Garage	Safari DICOR vs Scorpio CRDE The new safari came. new looks, new engine, better power, better FE, better everything. The new scorpio came. better handling, better engine, better looks. These two Indian manufacturers are going places already. But which of these two is a better vehicle in your opinion? __________________ boyracer.blogspot.com

19th March 2006, 12:11	#4 (permalink)
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapuram Posts: 5,436 View My Garage	Safari comfort cant be beaten by Scorp. Lets see what the new Scorp can do. And Safari is S P A C I O U S than Scorp. And dont these two have a 1lac + price difference between them? __________________ ~ I n d i v i d u a l l y , we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean. ~

19th March 2006, 12:36	#6 (permalink)
veyron1 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,291 View My Garage	well, let's see; firstly, i would wait for the test drive of the new scorpio, both by the mags and personally, before jumping any guns here; but let's weigh out the pros and cons here; SAFARI: 1) GREAT seat comfort. 2) spacious. 3) massive street presence. 4) a class ahead. 5) mesmerising looks. 6) well-equipped. 7) handling average. 8) poor build quality. 9) a great steam engine. SCORPIO: 1) comfort-wise; okay 2) it's a genuine 8-seater. 3) great engine and performance (better than DICOR). 4) fuel-efficient. 5) looks okay; but definitely a notch below safari. 6) build quality MUCH better; no rattles or squeaks after 20,000 kms. 7) handling and brakes poor at highway speeds; but the new scorpio could be better. 8) better resale value. 9) less cumbersome to drive and maintain. now, both are value for money SUV's (the scorpio comes with 4x4 officially now- so it's a SUV); let's wait for the test drives, and have an actual shootout later.... __________________ DAD

20th March 2006, 02:00	#7 (permalink)
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 2,948 View My Garage	I have always liked the safari more than scorpio. the sleek edges of safari look better to me. But many people find scorpio more macho. Its tough choice but I will choose safari. __________________ boyracer.blogspot.com

19th March 2006, 02:39	#2 (permalink)
50paise BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 62	the new scorpio seems tobe gud.. lets wait and see!!

19th March 2006, 03:01	#3 (permalink)
fahadsiddiqui Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 8	The New Scropio than the Stupid Dicor.. Tho i like the Ad. but Ad's dont mean the Car is Good..

19th March 2006, 12:35	#5 (permalink)
caroholic1 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 306 View My Garage	The Dicor cannot be beaten by scorpio crde.

20th March 2006, 04:54	#8 (permalink)
aseem BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 949	Scorpio also competed with Qualis and competes with Tavera etc. However Dicor on the other hand competes as a lower end alternative to CRV and Endy... you can do the math! __________________ You dont have to reinvent the wheel. You just have to make it go faster.

20th March 2006, 08:15	#9 (permalink)
extreme_torque Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,288	I love the safari... but the new dicor is kinda half hearted attempt. Half hearted Engine, Half Hearted Looks (IMHO previous safari looked much better viewed head on), no major revamp to the interiors.... The thing with safari is whenever you think about safari you always say "It could have been much better!". PS. I voted for safari :P

20th March 2006, 09:27	#10 (permalink)
kb100 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Phew... RTB!! Posts: 1,295	Ha Ha HA... Cant wait to see what STEEROID is going to have to say about this... Someone actually compared (his pet) DICOR to a Scorpio!! __________________ *A closed mouth gathers no Feet.*

20th March 2006, 09:33	#11 (permalink)
zulfikar BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 479 View My Garage	well for me its Mahinra Scorpio CRDE ... it looks a lot better than DICOR... __________________ I live my life a Quarter Mile at a Time...

20th March 2006, 09:42	#12 (permalink)
goldie_malhotra BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 684	in short - if i have to drive one myself, it would be the scorpio - the handling was decent earlier, now it has become better .. - if i have to be driven, it would be the safari - nothing as comfy and spacious .. __________________ Too much work, too less play - seems like I need some BHP

20th March 2006, 09:48	#13 (permalink)
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 13,216 View My Garage	I have a look at the Safari torque spread, and can just imagine what the city driveabllity is. I havent driven the Dicor but the reports suggest the exact same problem. I would go with the Scorpio here. Have driven the CRDe and loved the engine response. GTO __________________ GTO Change the way you think, and watch the world change around you. Please don't PM for support. Use the Contact Form instead. Please read the NEW Team-BHP FAQ section for all your queries.

20th March 2006, 09:50	#14 (permalink)
typeOnegative Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vikhroli, Mumbai, India Posts: 1,337	I owuld choose the Dicor. Simply because I would not drive an SUV in the city and because I find the Scorpio too cramped.

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20th March 2006, 10:39	#15 (permalink)
tifosikrishna BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: chennai Posts: 528 View My Garage	i would go for scorpio for the following reasons. 1. price 2. engine 3. FE 4. 8 seater. 5. improved handling. (definitely should be better than the old one). 6. rear seat travel (increase leg room for middle row). 7. looks.