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However, I guess you are super-charged with the test drive you did today that you blew the 'Tata' candle off. I would say that a comparison between Storme and Ertiga wouldn't be right at the first place. Secondly, the Nano sales is growing day by day? Did you see the March sales figures? A fantastic 10K+ units sold. And already with news about the diesel-Nanos doing rounds, I think the statement that Tata would have to close shop is a bit on the higher side. Chill! Mods: Looks like this thread be merged with the already existing 'Maruti Ertiga 7-Seater : Auto Expo 2012'. Please do the needful! | |
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The primary quality of the Innova in particular and Toyotas in general is that they are incredibly long lasting and age slowly. Which is why Innovas still command a premium even in resale, which an over-priced vehicle rarely would. The interiors of an Innova are nothing to shout about, but they stay they way they were when bought for a long time, even in commercial use which is saying a lot. Mixed reviews on the last row space, primarily I believe due to differences in the heights of reviewers, their reference vehicles, and relative leg lengths. I will reserve my judgement no matter what anyone else says about comfort until I sit in the Ertiga simply because no one else would know my preferences but me. I think Maruti has a winner too, but is by no means going to de-throne the Innova. It is in fact in a new segment all together, and all by itself for now. PS. Methinks this should be in the main Ertiga thread until the official review, but mods will take that call. | |
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The TATA adline 'more car per car' fits the Ertiga to the Tee. Last edited by rajeev k : 17th April 2012 at 23:46. | |
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| ![]() There is running parallel to the other thread viz The Ertiga at Autoexpo which also carries the drive in more detail. Merging both would be ideal. |
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| ![]() ACI reports that 10,000 Ertigas have been booked in 5 days flat! Sure it has clicked! |
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| ![]() Note from Mod: There are several spelling & grammatical errors in your posts. This negatively affects the board experience for other readers. Kindly ensure that you proof-read your posts prior to submission. Also, it would be a good idea to use spell-checkers. Last edited by GTO : 19th April 2012 at 15:32. |
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Somehow, I was reluctant to change my colour choice and decided to wait for my silver ZDi which comes on or before 30th April. | |
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| ![]() This is not for car pooling to supermarket but as an urban family car, a new segment called LUV. Maruti is sourcing diesel engines from FIAT for the combined higher sales volumes.More than 20K and 10K Swifts and Dezires respectively. What happened is the first launch and hope sales would hit peak soon. Many other cars were delivered only after around three months; like Figo Last edited by GTO : 19th April 2012 at 15:32. Reason: Quoted post deleted |
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| ![]() I agree but the iusage in my previous post is on a different context. (Yes it is coined by the ad agency and is trade mark protected). But call it the first compact MPV and will have the first starter advantage as the mini Xylo and the Chevy offering is still some distance behind. The Ertiga is for people who needs some more multi utilitarian space, airy feel and space than Swift, Dezire and the like. Last edited by rajeev k : 18th April 2012 at 08:17. |
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| ![]() Absolutely VFM car..i had Test driven the same got completed floored. Brought my wife and made her to feel the ertiga. Immediately cancelled my i20 asta crdi booking for my wife to ertiga zdi. Infact the bank has even dispersed the amount to hyundai dealer, still went ahead and cancelled. Yes, i may loose few thousands(around 5k). But its worthy to take ertiga. I am only confused with dusky brown or granite grey. Wanted to see them both in flesh! |
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+1 to this. I always wondered as to why the Safari never had a front facing third row option. I was seriously considering the Safari for its wonderful ride quality, before settling down with a Xylo, which offers a front facing third row. Maybe Tata feels the front facing third row would take away a bit of the "SUV" tag from the Safari, and put it in the leagues of an MUV, thus taking away its USP ! But if this is really the case, a front facing third row version could still be launched with an exclusive and separate brand name, I am sure people will plonk in their money on it gladly. Tata has tried to do this with the Aria, but not on the same cost effective Safari platform, unfortunately. | |
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Team-BHP Support ![]() ![]() | ![]() - Even I took a cursory look at the Ertiga the other day. The interiors are very decently done. Some of my notes on sales: - It may bring sales of Innova a bit. Folks who cannot afford Innova would lap this one up. - But Innova from a premium taxi segment and space point of view would still sell. (And to a certain extent even Xylo. Based on the same argument of space). - It is from that angle, Maruti seems to say that they may not see Ertiga doing the taxi segment. - But the price is definitely something which would pull the argument back in favor or taxi segment. - I am not sure it would make difference to Safari. People who are looking at MUV will look at Innova and not Safari. - The reason that a person wants Safari/Scorp, means he/she is also looking at the SUV aspect. - Aria is no way comparable to this segment. As is it does not sell. - Plus even if Tata brings it down to Innova price levels for 4x2, people would rather buy Innova for an MUV. |
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