Safari Vs Sumo Grande - A face off, how they stand...

[druva]

Originally Posted by druva

ACI is carrying a review report on Grande. Anybody seen this?
Planning to get one over the weekend.

ACI verdict is 7 out of 10. However the leafspring suspension and poor fitting of interiors is a big let down. They also mention about the poor ride quality.

Leg room and responsive engine is awesome.

I think will have to wait for V2.

[jkdas]

some pix of Black Grande and Safari.

[ram_hyundai]

The sumo grande front end looks better than the safari,maybe because safari has been arround for some time.JK why not a photo comparo of the interiors.Thats what we see when we are inside.
ram

[dadu]

TATA never ever reveals it upcoming launches, leave alone the dates so everything is speculation, although a new safari is definitely due.

Cost and availability of spares, have you forgotten the new 2.2l engine which was made for safari is detuned and put in the Grande and will be the engine used by TATA going forward too. So no problem here too.

Definitely with new models the older ones fetch lesser resale value but thats the way of life, isnt it !!.

Originally Posted by Murugan

One more reason to go for the Grande and not the Safari:

According to some members in this forum and Autocar India magazine the current Safari is likely to be replaced by an all new vehicle next year. Guess what will happen to the cost and availabilty of spare parts in the long run not to mention the resale value. Agreed, agreed, one does not buy a vehicle for its resale value but a cost conscious buyer has to factor this is into the purchase cost.

[deuce-deuce]

The Sumo grande looks very good on the face of it,but the old chassis,albeit with a stretched wheelbase over the old sumo and a similar but slightly tweaked suspension just do not cut it in the market anymore.The sumo has been has been around since i was wearing chuddies.The grande really deserved an all new chassis.
Also,the price difference between the Sumo gx and the Safari ex is about one lakh in Hyderabad.They are absolutely identical in features.This is where I think Tata has lost the plot.I feel the price hike of close to 1.5 lakh(not counting discount,which by the way is a not insubstantial 25-30k) over the old sumo would've been justified if it was an all new car.
All my gripes notwithstanding,I would've still considered buying it if it was atleast a half lakh cheaper.

[bblost]

Originally Posted by deuce-deuce

I would've still considered buying it if it was atleast a half lakh cheaper.

Am just a litle curious.

Are you planing on buying something and have to leave the Grande out because its 50k too high, or is it just a generic sweeping statement.

[shatrughna]

One of our TBHPian friends- 'Ramie' here is organising a test drive of Sumo Grande at or out of Navi Mumbai in a day or two ( most probably) and rest assured, we will have our own review as few more TBHPians are expected to join. Will keep you updated.

[4x4addict]

I probably won't buy the Sumo Grande but it sure makes me look forward to the next version of the Safari !!!