If not Indica, what else for Taxi operators?

snaronikar · 23rd February 2009, 20:42

I would go with Indigo XL followed by Logan Diesel because of its shear space in back seat.

raj_5004 · 23rd February 2009, 20:45

indigo XL costs 8.5 lakhs on road, which tour operator would prefer that?

SkyWalker · 23rd February 2009, 21:08

Logan. lots of space, good boot and a decent ride. Who cares if its a little unexciting for the driver.

karanraheja · 23rd February 2009, 21:53

Ikon TDCI for me. Brilliant refined Diesel , looks better than Logan, good rear bench might not be as roomy/wide as Logan but quite good with excellent pricing.

1100D · 23rd February 2009, 23:43

Ikon TDCI for me as well. Its got a nice rear seat, quite a nice boot, its will make driving a business to have with pleasure for the cabbie. What else the engine is frugal, spare part prices have rationalised over the years, the car itself is robust being based on the Mark V Fiesta it did not have to comply with easy to crumple front end regulation to prevent pedestrians.

Ikon 1.8D was quite popular with the yellow plates.

Logan comes a close second for me.

The Amby might have loads of space and the cheapest spares, but the constantly bobbing of the rear suspension is a tiring thing in the car.

SS-Traveller · 25th February 2009, 21:33

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Originally Posted by 1100D

The Amby might have loads of space and the cheapest spares, but the constantly bobbing of the rear suspension is a tiring thing in the car.

I was really hoping someone from Calcutta would chip in with a

word in favour of the good old Amby... :(

downsouth · 25th February 2009, 22:03

When I was in Mumbai over the weekend. I saw a couple of WagaonR Duo's which were parked outside hotels near Juhu. They were the new cool cabs. The cab I took(which was an Indica), the driver mentioned that some people prefer using the WagonR to the Indica.

Silver Knight · 25th February 2009, 23:49

Logan is the one. But compared to Indica its expensive.

Another option is Wagon R for conjested cities.

aruncheloor · 26th February 2009, 01:04

LOGAN.. there are plenty of them @ Bangalore

sujaylahiri · 27th February 2009, 09:54

Based on my limited knowledge of the Indian market, I'd say something with a big trunk and a higher payload.

So maybe the Renault Logan or the Indigo XL. Or they could actually move up a few segments and get the Chevy Optra or Hyundai Verna.

fx45 · 27th February 2009, 13:06

There are so many Indigo Marina Taxis parked under the WE flyover near Vakola Junction. Does anyone know what is the reason for that? There are almost brand new Indigo Marinas parked there.. most of them are registered but the biggest thing is that there are many of the Orignal parts getting chipped off by the locals i feel.. because many tiems i see.. them.. and some times some of hte cars headlights, or mirrors or decals are removed etc..

avishar · 27th February 2009, 19:23

The dear old Amby.
Its cheap,diesel.big space,big trunk.What more could you want?
Oh and it has a nice vintage image too.....

SS-Traveller · 28th February 2009, 12:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS-Traveller

I was really hoping someone from Calcutta would chip in with a

word in favour of the good old Amby... :(

Quote:

Originally Posted by avishar

The dear old Amby.
Its cheap,diesel.big space,big trunk.What more could you want?
Oh and it has a nice vintage image too.....

Finally someone did!!

THANKS, avishar. The Amby should be a part of Indian heritage, protected under the National Mobile Monuments Act, 2010. How can anyone ignore it?

phamilyman · 28th February 2009, 13:04

Indigo XL CNG rules for Meru. Lovely it was!

But arbit painful rattles were there from the left rear door.

greenhorn · 16th March 2009, 19:33

I think this was inevitable. saw a red quadrajet with yellow plates in the city.

Cant really blame them. space, FE, and great value. I guess the New Indica will suceed where the original left off in every possible way!

View Poll Results: Alternative to Indica taxi?
Swift DDiS	33	15.71%
Getz CRDi	24	11.43%
WagonR LPG/CNG	46	21.90%
Santro LPG/CNG	19	9.05%
Other (please specify)	88	41.90%
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23rd February 2009, 20:42	#91
snaronikar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 2,845 Thanked: 29 Times View My Garage	I would go with Indigo XL followed by Logan Diesel because of its shear space in back seat.
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23rd February 2009, 20:45	#92
raj_5004 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dubai/Mumbai Posts: 5,238 Thanked: 3,138 Times	indigo XL costs 8.5 lakhs on road, which tour operator would prefer that?
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23rd February 2009, 21:08	#93
SkyWalker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,531 Thanked: 136 Times	Logan. lots of space, good boot and a decent ride. Who cares if its a little unexciting for the driver.
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23rd February 2009, 21:53	#94
karanraheja Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 436 Times	Ikon TDCI for me. Brilliant refined Diesel , looks better than Logan, good rear bench might not be as roomy/wide as Logan but quite good with excellent pricing.
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23rd February 2009, 23:43	#95
1100D Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 4,390 Thanked: 4,079 Times View My Garage	Ikon TDCI for me as well. Its got a nice rear seat, quite a nice boot, its will make driving a business to have with pleasure for the cabbie. What else the engine is frugal, spare part prices have rationalised over the years, the car itself is robust being based on the Mark V Fiesta it did not have to comply with easy to crumple front end regulation to prevent pedestrians. Ikon 1.8D was quite popular with the yellow plates. Logan comes a close second for me. The Amby might have loads of space and the cheapest spares, but the constantly bobbing of the rear suspension is a tiring thing in the car.
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25th February 2009, 22:03	#97
downsouth BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: 0.1933333, 32.58333 Posts: 357 Thanked: 23 Times	WagonR Duo When I was in Mumbai over the weekend. I saw a couple of WagaonR Duo's which were parked outside hotels near Juhu. They were the new cool cabs. The cab I took(which was an Indica), the driver mentioned that some people prefer using the WagonR to the Indica.
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25th February 2009, 23:49	#98
Silver Knight BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Trichur Posts: 220 Thanked: 467 Times	Logan is the one. But compared to Indica its expensive. Another option is Wagon R for conjested cities.
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26th February 2009, 01:04	#99
aruncheloor BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Trichur, Kerala Posts: 231 Thanked: 216 Times	LOGAN.. there are plenty of them @ Bangalore
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27th February 2009, 09:54	#100
sujaylahiri BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North America Posts: 960 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Based on my limited knowledge of the Indian market, I'd say something with a big trunk and a higher payload. So maybe the Renault Logan or the Indigo XL. Or they could actually move up a few segments and get the Chevy Optra or Hyundai Verna.
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27th February 2009, 13:06	#101
fx45 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,823 Thanked: 384 Times	There are so many Indigo Marina Taxis parked under the WE flyover near Vakola Junction. Does anyone know what is the reason for that? There are almost brand new Indigo Marinas parked there.. most of them are registered but the biggest thing is that there are many of the Orignal parts getting chipped off by the locals i feel.. because many tiems i see.. them.. and some times some of hte cars headlights, or mirrors or decals are removed etc..
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27th February 2009, 19:23	#102
avishar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: kolkata/bangalore,india Posts: 2,901 Thanked: 4,143 Times	The dear old Amby. Its cheap,diesel.big space,big trunk.What more could you want? Oh and it has a nice vintage image too.....
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28th February 2009, 13:04	#104
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,968 Thanked: 4,641 Times	Indigo XL CNG rules for Meru. Lovely it was! But arbit painful rattles were there from the left rear door.
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16th March 2009, 19:33	#105
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,744 Thanked: 4,387 Times View My Garage	I think this was inevitable. saw a red quadrajet with yellow plates in the city. Cant really blame them. space, FE, and great value. I guess the New Indica will suceed where the original left off in every possible way!
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