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You seem to have missed the essence of my post. I couldn't understand why the Ertiga is compared to larger MUVs like the Xylo and the Innova. Also, you seem to have forgotten the fact that the Innova is a much heavier vehicle. It needs a larger engine to haul that weight around. At the end of the day, the Innova's engine is a much bigger one. While it can cruise effortlessly at speeds of up to 150 km/h even with 5 people on board, I doubt the Ertiga could be quite as effortless. What's even funnier is that you're comparing the SX4's 1.3 liter's engine, acceleration and performance to the Innova's 2.4 diesel mill. ![]() Of course, the 1.3 is measly. I stand by what I say. It's measly. IN COMPARISON to the Innovas engine. How do 0-100 times matter, when you're talking about MPVs? It's like comparing the boot-space of a Ferrari to that of a Lamborghini. Last edited by suhaas307 : 7th January 2012 at 23:03. | |
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Ertiga addresses these needs really well. For the small family that needs good luggage space, the Jazz and the Ertiga are the best options. And when 5 adults and two kids want to travel together for an occasional short trip (restaurant, cinema, church/temple, etc) in one car, as opposed to two cars, the Ertiga makes even better sense. Quote:
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I hope it comes in 7-8 lakhs budget but i have my doubts. If they price it at a little premium to swift pricing, say 20-30k, its going to be too good to ignore. If someone wants a spacious 5-seater, there are other options. For those occasional out-station trip, its better to get a rental or taxi rather than travel in this tin can. Any one has ideas on its safety rating? Last edited by chevelle : 8th January 2012 at 01:08. | |
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| ![]() I personally loved the Ertiga. It is ridiculously practical and I am 100% sure it will sell. That said, I sincerely hope Maruti has worked on the build and ride quality. I have a feeling they're gonna price it really well. ![]() |
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| ![]() Why is everyone here saying that the Ertiga is supposed to be a 7 seater car?, Just because Maruti said so?. That was for showing how many can the car take. IMHO given today's inflation most families have restricted to having 2 kids at the most and that makes a family of 4 which is now the current trend. Infact its mostly 1 kid in the family which makes it 3 so the Ertiga in a way will be immensely VFM if priced right for a family of 3/4. Maruti has just picked a niche segment so badly wanting a MPV bang on target. |
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bubbu64, you are bang on target too. Considering the small, smaller and smallest families around now in India, but you forgot to mention the grand pams and the in-laws who are always a part and parcel of our families. ![]() | |
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So, what is spacious (or beautiful) to you may not be shared by others. Now, the Swift may also seem 'cramped' because of its small rear passenger windows, small booth and dark interiors. In contrast, the Ertiga could well appear to be 'spacious' due to larger rear windows, huge boot (if the third row seats are folded) and lighter interiors. I see the Ertiga as mainly being used as a 5-seater vehicle with the third row seats folded most of the times, to free up a huge boot space. In this sense, yes, I will still consider the Ertiga to be 'spacious' in its segment. I have seen a number of Innovas with roof luggage racks without any major problem. So I feel that the Ertiga could also have this feature, should the need arises. I'm rather surprised that you have arrived at the conclusion that this is a 'tin can'. Have you seen the Ertiga in flesh, or have you indulged in armchair speculation? I'm quite interested in your justifaction of the 'tin can' theory. | |
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the blockbuster success of Swift and especially Dzire tells it all. Space is not the important criteria for us here in India. And nowdays you see Dzires as taxis as well, and also in govt!!! Its the package that matters and the price and Maruti knows how to pack one, especially the price and at the end of the day it ends there for most of us! | |
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The available space is very very less. Guess one will have to get luggage rack on roof which will be unsafe and change dynamics of mpv. Quote:
Anyway, just to repeat, comparing an Ertiga with a Innova/Xylo is like comparing a BMW 3-series with a 5-series and stating that the latter is bigger! | |||
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| ![]() If I choose to buy this car (which is very well a possibility), it would be because it is a five seater, which can act as an occasional 7 seater when needed. The ertiga will be as spacious or not spacious as a swift dzire or a fiesta classic, which ever way you want to look at it. Personally, I feel a 3 box sedan is a waste of space, in the indian context. Hence an estate (or an MPV if you may) makes much more sense, because your boot are can transform into a passenger space when needed. An Indigo marina with an additional third row makes better sense than a Indigo sedan with a "boxed" boot. Marina didn't do well, sadly, as we Indians consider 3 boxed sedans as status symbols. Hope the ertiga would change that. |
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| ![]() So everyone wants a people carrier, with space as much as innova, proven engine (reliable as well as powerful), cheap maintenance, high quality interiors all under 10lacs? ![]() ![]() I am sorry to state that if the vehicle is as big as innova, then the 1.3 multijet would be underpowered as the weight increases. Afaik, maruti doesn't have a bigger diesel engine, and if at all it plans to bring it here then everyone should forget the fact that the car will be priced under 10lacs. Like someone mentioned earlier, this car is for maruti, what Jazz is for honda. The advantage Ertiga has is the DDIS engine and third row seats to be used, if ever required. This car is meant to provide the space flexibilty to customers who want a car more spacious than jazz with an added bonus of a diesel engine. |
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| ![]() I will you what, we are a family of four. While I dont want to go OT, the fact remains the current generation wants complete independence even from the mom, pop, in-laws et all which is why a new trend of multi storied apartment complexes for the aged, and seniors is coming up all over India. So for a family of 4 this is just perfect and options should be given to not having the last seat row and not paying for it. There should be choices within the package and priced accordingly. And given the size and space constraints in apartments complexes the Ertiga fits well in the parking lot. |
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My friend who clicked the scoop pictures of Ertiga and gave it to me was of opinion that it is indeed a tin can, especially if you compare it to innova. His words, i clearly remember was looking at Ertiga first time was, it doesn't appear as good a built as other 7 seaters ( he was referring to Xylo at that time). He also visited Expo to look in person. Even after this if you feel i am indulging in armchair speculation, so be it. I would rely on his word any day as he is as enthusiastic about cars as we are. Quote:
I agree though, price is very important and if pricing of swift and dzire is anything to go by, it will be priced reasonably well and i did mention it before, it will sell as lot if priced perfectly. Anyways, no more comparisons with Innova, its a given fact that both don't belong to same segment so no point going back and forth. Quote:
![]() I do hope with all seriousness that this one is as safe as other models. Its just a small comparison about 'spaciousness' that led us to compare Ertiga with Innova. Everything else, it is given that in no way we can compare both - engine, size, practicality in which case your analogy make sense. I am just wondering how well will this do in taxi segment and threaten current taxi king - innova. Last edited by chevelle : 8th January 2012 at 13:21. | |||
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