Who's the best looker of them all in the C-segment cab-forwards ? - Team-BHP

supremeBaleno · 31st May 2007, 13:54

With the SX4 finally here, I guess we have a nice set of C-segmenters, which are markedly different from their predecessors. The new-gen cars come with new technology, more power, newer engines or more features. But what separates them from the old lot is their new, cab-forward looks. Gone is the stately elegance of an OHC or a Lancer, to be replaced by bug-shaped cars. But then that is what is in vogue today.

In place of the OHC, Baleno, Accent and the Ikon, we now have the NHC-ZX, SX4, Verna and the Fiesta respectively. Apart from these cars, we also have the Aveo and the Indigo. Not sure whether the Logan should figure in the list - though Chennai would freeze over before it is crowned the winner.

I personally love low-slung cars and hate the looks of the cab-forward design that seems to be in vogue now. However, the Indian C-segment market does not seem to have any qualms about going for the new design, as is evident from the sales of NHC, Fiesta, Indigo etc, with the Verna and Aveo also doing sort of well. Its too early to talk about how the SX4 is doing.

This thread aims to find out which car among the current set of C-segmenters is the forum's favourite in terms of looks and looks only. We are not talking ride, handling, performance, FE or low maintenance or anything. Just plain LOOKS.

So, go ahead and judge them on looks and lets see which car is hottest as per tbhp-ians.

I personally like the Fiesta among the choices and have voted for it. Strange, coming from someone who avoids American cars like the plague. But then we need to give credit where it is due.

I used to like the Aveo earlier, but somehow do not like it that much anymore. The SX4 and the Verna look like twins (and not pretty ones at that) to me and the NHC is well.. Lets not go there.

I did a quick search and did not find a similar thread. However, if there exists one, mods, please do the needful. Thanks.

ritayan · 31st May 2007, 14:03

The current corp of cars, looks wise IMHO Aveo takes the cake.

hmishra83 · 31st May 2007, 14:29

Fiesta - Its the best looker in the current lot. I would still buy an SX4 though

balaji_n29 · 31st May 2007, 14:30

SX4, because its more sportly looking, younger and muscular than the other cars in the segment.

benbsb29 · 31st May 2007, 14:39

FIESTA - Hated it when it first appeared. So much so that I ridiculed the aesthetic sense of its designers. Now, i have gooten use to it, that I wouldnt mind owning one (the 1.6 version). SX4 and Aveo come in second for me.

NHC - Never.

elf · 31st May 2007, 14:49

I quite like the SX4. Would lower it if it were mine though. Or add larger wheels.

ajitkommini · 31st May 2007, 14:50

Fiesta > Aveo > SX4 > Indigo > Verna > NHC in decreasing order for me. SX4 looked great in the ads and pics, but up close it has an odd appearance

shuvd · 31st May 2007, 14:53

For me, its Fiesta all the way. SX4 comes in second.
NHC? The Honda City is dead. Long live the REAL Honda City. IMHO IMHO. No offense to NHC guys.

amit · 31st May 2007, 14:55

What's the Fiesta doing here? It's not a cab forward design, isnt it?

benbsb29 · 31st May 2007, 14:58

Quote:

What's the Fiesta doing here? It's not a cab forward design, isnt it?

Amit, neither is it low-slung.

theMAG · 31st May 2007, 14:58

The Fiesta is the best-balanced. I find Aveo has better visibility

himanshugoswami · 31st May 2007, 15:03

Aveo for me all the way followed by the Fiesta and the Indigo a close third- yup, like the looks of the latest indigo, esp in darker colours.

supremeBaleno · 31st May 2007, 15:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by amit

What's the Fiesta doing here? It's not a cab forward design, isnt it?

Yeah, I also thought about it. But then as ben said, it is not low-slung also. And also happens to be the one that is currently being sold, after replacing the previous offering.

Ajay_J · 31st May 2007, 15:06

For me
1) Fiesta
2) AVEO
3) SX4
4) INDIGO

suren181 · 31st May 2007, 16:32

My top 3 would be as follows:

1) SX4
2) Aveo
3) Verna

View Poll Results: Which C-segmenter is the best looker among the current set ?
NHC-ZX	53	13.32%
Verna	34	8.54%
Fiesta	101	25.38%
SX-4	136	34.17%
Indigo	7	1.76%
Aveo	67	16.83%
Voters: 398. You may not vote on this poll

31st May 2007, 13:54	#1 (permalink)
supremeBaleno Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Weekdays at DetroitOfIndia (Chennai) & Weekends at VeniceOfTheEast (Alappuzha). Posts: 2,509 View My Garage	Who's the best looker of them all in the C-segment cab-forwards ? With the SX4 finally here, I guess we have a nice set of C-segmenters, which are markedly different from their predecessors. The new-gen cars come with new technology, more power, newer engines or more features. But what separates them from the old lot is their new, cab-forward looks. Gone is the stately elegance of an OHC or a Lancer, to be replaced by bug-shaped cars. But then that is what is in vogue today. In place of the OHC, Baleno, Accent and the Ikon, we now have the NHC-ZX, SX4, Verna and the Fiesta respectively. Apart from these cars, we also have the Aveo and the Indigo. Not sure whether the Logan should figure in the list - though Chennai would freeze over before it is crowned the winner. I personally love low-slung cars and hate the looks of the cab-forward design that seems to be in vogue now. However, the Indian C-segment market does not seem to have any qualms about going for the new design, as is evident from the sales of NHC, Fiesta, Indigo etc, with the Verna and Aveo also doing sort of well. Its too early to talk about how the SX4 is doing. This thread aims to find out which car among the current set of C-segmenters is the forum's favourite in terms of looks and looks only. We are not talking ride, handling, performance, FE or low maintenance or anything. Just plain LOOKS. So, go ahead and judge them on looks and lets see which car is hottest as per tbhp-ians. I personally like the Fiesta among the choices and have voted for it. Strange, coming from someone who avoids American cars like the plague. But then we need to give credit where it is due. I used to like the Aveo earlier, but somehow do not like it that much anymore. The SX4 and the Verna look like twins (and not pretty ones at that) to me and the NHC is well.. Lets not go there. I did a quick search and did not find a similar thread. However, if there exists one, mods, please do the needful. Thanks. __________________ Suzuki Baleno : 91bhp @ 5500rpm, 130.5Nm @ 3000 rpm, 14kmpl in city @ 100% a/c. Fun & economy needn't be mutually exclusive.

31st May 2007, 14:03	#2 (permalink)
ritayan BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Back in Delhi Posts: 157 View My Garage	The current corp of cars, looks wise IMHO Aveo takes the cake. __________________ Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare

31st May 2007, 14:39	#5 (permalink)
benbsb29 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bans-galore Posts: 3,631 View My Garage	FIESTA - Hated it when it first appeared. So much so that I ridiculed the aesthetic sense of its designers. Now, i have gooten use to it, that I wouldnt mind owning one (the 1.6 version). SX4 and Aveo come in second for me. NHC - Never. __________________ "You can discover what your enemy fears most by observing the means he uses to frighten you." - Eric Hoffer

31st May 2007, 14:50	#7 (permalink)
ajitkommini BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 292	Fiesta > Aveo > SX4 > Indigo > Verna > NHC in decreasing order for me. SX4 looked great in the ads and pics, but up close it has an odd appearance Last edited by ajitkommini : 31st May 2007 at 14:51.

31st May 2007, 14:29	#3 (permalink)
hmishra83 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York City & New Delhi Posts: 220	Fiesta - Its the best looker in the current lot. I would still buy an SX4 though

31st May 2007, 14:30	#4 (permalink)
balaji_n29 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 127	SX4, because its more sportly looking, younger and muscular than the other cars in the segment.

31st May 2007, 14:49	#6 (permalink)
elf BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 890 View My Garage	I quite like the SX4. Would lower it if it were mine though. Or add larger wheels.

31st May 2007, 14:53	#8 (permalink)
shuvd Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 1,050 View My Garage	For me, its Fiesta all the way. SX4 comes in second. NHC? The Honda City is dead. Long live the REAL Honda City. IMHO IMHO. No offense to NHC guys. __________________ I (still) feel the need...the NEED for SPEED

31st May 2007, 14:55	#9 (permalink)
amit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,238 Infractions: 0/1 (8)	What's the Fiesta doing here? It's not a cab forward design, isnt it? __________________ Have you ever noticed that everybody driving slower then you is an idiot and everybody going faster then you is a maniac?

31st May 2007, 14:58	#11 (permalink)
theMAG Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 4,574 View My Garage	The Fiesta is the best-balanced. I find Aveo has better visibility __________________ If I hold a hammer, everything looks like a nail.

31st May 2007, 15:03	#12 (permalink)
himanshugoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: !!!! Posts: 1,141	Aveo for me all the way followed by the Fiesta and the Indigo a close third- yup, like the looks of the latest indigo, esp in darker colours. __________________ *"I am the kid who made delinquency an art-Last name Simpson, first name Bart"*

31st May 2007, 15:06	#14 (permalink)
Ajay_J BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 297	For me 1) Fiesta 2) AVEO 3) SX4 4) INDIGO

31st May 2007, 16:32	#15 (permalink)
suren181 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 790 View My Garage	My top 3 would be as follows: 1) SX4 2) Aveo 3) Verna

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