help me choose for 60% highway use 40% city use - Team-BHP

nawabnabeel · 11th February 2009, 00:01

hi guys. we currently have three cars, 1986 omni, 2003 esteem & 2006 indica turbo. we are looking for a bigger vehicle to replace our esteem. there are 4 adults in my family & one 2year old kid, another kid will come in 3 months. we need a diesel for sure & a suv/muv as we need lots of place. i stay at a town named "khopoli" which is on the mumbai-pune national highway-4 near khandala. the omni and the indica are used for site visits and the esteem is used for drives to mumbai & pune. we have done lots of long drives in it such as mumbai-allahbad, mumbai-goa, mumbai-bangalore, etc. the vehicle is self driven. don't want to go for the xylo. suggest me something between the innova, scorpio, safari or anything else which you think is comparable or better.

SuperSyn · 11th February 2009, 00:48

There's not much choice given your requirement and realistically speaking Toyota's Innova is your only option.

4x4addict · 11th February 2009, 00:49

If you don't mind looks and don't need four wheel drive then Innova is undoubtedly the best bet. No need to look further.

HotChillyPepper · 11th February 2009, 00:55

Me for Scorpio considering your family size and accessories to carry along.

loving_alaap · 11th February 2009, 00:56

I agree with BHPians. Go for Innova.

However if you dont want a Taxi image of innova & if you know a good TATA mechanic

, than go for Safari (still looks fresh & stunning).

If your budget permits, than think of Captiva also.

4x4addict · 11th February 2009, 05:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by HotChillyPepper

Me for Scorpio considering your family size and accessories to carry along.

Do you feel that the Scorpio has more interior space than the Innova?

aaggoswami · 11th February 2009, 07:40

Considering your requirements, Toyota Innova seems to be the best option.
But you can also consider Tata Safari ( niggling problems will be there ), Mahindra Scorpio and the latest entrant, Mahindra Xylo.

TD all of them and then decide. If you are not interested in off-roading abilities and/or you dont need 4X4, then try out Innova and Xylo and decide between them.

I would suggest Innova becasue it is very car like to drive as compared to Xylo where some handling issue still remain ( havent test driven ).

Lastly, also have a look at Sumo Grande and Tavera.

It would be nice if you mention your budget also.

gowda79 · 11th February 2009, 08:49

You can go for the Tata Safari or Sumo Grande both are very good vehicles.

Safari has got some small rattling sounds and other than that there are no other problems and very suitable for the kind of place where you are staying.

Just enjoy the drive and reclaim your life by driving your Safari

Ramsagar · 11th February 2009, 09:05

Innova will fit your bill.hazel free maintainance & vehicle with good seating comfort.perfect for long drives.

Good replacement for Esteem.

lynx · 11th February 2009, 09:34

Why not the Accent??

lynx · 11th February 2009, 09:36

Why not Hyundai Accent?

gowda79 · 11th February 2009, 09:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by lynx

Why not Hyundai Accent?

Lynx his family is a big family and he is not looking for a Sedan, whereas he is looking for a SUV or MUV this has been mentioned by him clearly in his message.

madan80 · 11th February 2009, 10:21

The innova is a good drivers vehicle as well as passengers vehicle. do check it out as it will allow for comfortable seating in the 3rd row as well. Also, if another member is due in 3 months, the innova will allow for easy ingress and egress.

JVH · 11th February 2009, 10:26

The Innova ticks all the boxes of your requirements. You can go for it blindly.

By the way, there were discounts floating around for the old Innova after the new face lifted launch. Am not sure whether, they are still offering discounts, but you can check.

d3adlythegame · 11th February 2009, 10:41

How come no one has suggested XYLO yet ?

11th February 2009, 00:01	#1 (permalink)
nawabnabeel BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 121 View My Garage	help me choose for 60% highway use 40% city use hi guys. we currently have three cars, 1986 omni, 2003 esteem & 2006 indica turbo. we are looking for a bigger vehicle to replace our esteem. there are 4 adults in my family & one 2year old kid, another kid will come in 3 months. we need a diesel for sure & a suv/muv as we need lots of place. i stay at a town named "khopoli" which is on the mumbai-pune national highway-4 near khandala. the omni and the indica are used for site visits and the esteem is used for drives to mumbai & pune. we have done lots of long drives in it such as mumbai-allahbad, mumbai-goa, mumbai-bangalore, etc. the vehicle is self driven. don't want to go for the xylo. suggest me something between the innova, scorpio, safari or anything else which you think is comparable or better.

11th February 2009, 00:55	#4 (permalink)
HotChillyPepper BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bang_a_lore Posts: 336 View My Garage	Me for Scorpio considering your family size and accessories to carry along. __________________ Optra Magnum 2.0 TCDi Chevy Spark LS Hero Honda Karizma 225 I will never be provoked on road, no matter how hard they try.

11th February 2009, 00:56	#5 (permalink)
loving_alaap BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 771	I agree with BHPians. Go for Innova. However if you dont want a Taxi image of innova & if you know a good TATA mechanic, than go for Safari (still looks fresh & stunning). If your budget permits, than think of Captiva also. __________________ Ferrari Enzo

11th February 2009, 07:40	#7 (permalink)
aaggoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vadodara Posts: 3,149	Considering your requirements, Toyota Innova seems to be the best option. But you can also consider Tata Safari ( niggling problems will be there ), Mahindra Scorpio and the latest entrant, Mahindra Xylo. TD all of them and then decide. If you are not interested in off-roading abilities and/or you dont need 4X4, then try out Innova and Xylo and decide between them. I would suggest Innova becasue it is very car like to drive as compared to Xylo where some handling issue still remain ( havent test driven ). Lastly, also have a look at Sumo Grande and Tavera. It would be nice if you mention your budget also. __________________ Never Dream because broken dreams hurt the most.There is no market for emotions. EVENTUALLY FATE DECIDES EVERYTHING.

11th February 2009, 08:49	#8 (permalink)
gowda79 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bengaluru / Singapore Posts: 1,374 View My Garage	You can go for the Tata Safari or Sumo Grande both are very good vehicles. Safari has got some small rattling sounds and other than that there are no other problems and very suitable for the kind of place where you are staying. Just enjoy the drive and reclaim your life by driving your Safari __________________ Raghu The King - Tata Safari Vx 2.2 - Gentlemen, Let's Plough The Road...

11th February 2009, 00:48	#2 (permalink)
SuperSyn Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: India Posts: 358	There's not much choice given your requirement and realistically speaking Toyota's Innova is your only option.

11th February 2009, 00:49	#3 (permalink)
4x4addict Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,309 View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (7)	If you don't mind looks and don't need four wheel drive then Innova is undoubtedly the best bet. No need to look further.

11th February 2009, 09:05	#9 (permalink)
Ramsagar BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lost in a Concrete Jungle!!! Posts: 888 View My Garage	Innova will fit your bill.hazel free maintainance & vehicle with good seating comfort.perfect for long drives. Good replacement for Esteem. __________________ CAUTION!!!All the nuts in my car are tight,except the one driving it...Obsessed with CARS since 1981.

11th February 2009, 09:34	#10 (permalink)
lynx BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: TN-09 Posts: 111	Why not the Accent?? __________________ - lynx Alpine 9887 Rockford Fosgate P162-S Rockford Fosgate T1693C Clarkson: "I mean... How hard can it be?"

11th February 2009, 09:36	#11 (permalink)
lynx BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: TN-09 Posts: 111	Why not Hyundai Accent? __________________ - lynx Alpine 9887 Rockford Fosgate P162-S Rockford Fosgate T1693C Clarkson: "I mean... How hard can it be?"

11th February 2009, 10:21	#13 (permalink)
madan80 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,157 View My Garage	The innova is a good drivers vehicle as well as passengers vehicle. do check it out as it will allow for comfortable seating in the 3rd row as well. Also, if another member is due in 3 months, the innova will allow for easy ingress and egress. __________________ Blah!! __________________ 2002 Lancer \| 2006 Palio \| 2008 Trek 4300D

11th February 2009, 10:26	#14 (permalink)
JVH BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Belgaum/Bangalore Posts: 359	The Innova ticks all the boxes of your requirements. You can go for it blindly. By the way, there were discounts floating around for the old Innova after the new face lifted launch. Am not sure whether, they are still offering discounts, but you can check.

11th February 2009, 10:41	#15 (permalink)
d3adlythegame BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new delhi Posts: 79	How come no one has suggested XYLO yet ?

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