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| ![]() Sometimes German cars should take some features into their high end segments. One of them is the left mirror camera (for indian roads) and the reverse camera. This whole parking sensor and audio warnings are just generation old. Their RCD and RNS systems at those times were market leading and one of the best integrated systems i have used. But these days chinese markets make systems that can be basically manufactured in higher quality by these german makers to bring in more functions. Honda is one company that provides newer features in their newer generations. My only guess is that till Jetta gets into local manufacturing instead of assembly where Ameo is not imported it will continue to have global features and not country specific. Ameo is aimed at a mass market and probably they see folks actually making a decision between a VW or a Honda based on say even the reverse camera. In case of Jetta, the TDI and DSG badge sell over the Toyota Diesel or Honda Diesel offerings. Thats my take. |
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| ![]() Hi All, Sorry for the long post but I am stuck on which car to buy for past some time and hence need some advice. I have been reading various reviews and ownership reports for over 2 months now and am quite confused. I currently drive petrol SX4. It has done about 73k in past 5 yrs. Ownership has been pretty ok without any major maintainance issues. I think the car is in pretty decent shape and can be used for another couple of years but I am getting an itch to change. Reasons for changing
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From this requirements what I could gauge was
I have a budget of 15-20 lakhs in my mind. I can extend it a little if I have to. Cars I have looked at
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In short, If your budget permits, Get the Jetta Highline TDI. You will get more than you wished for. | ||||
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Based on your shortlist, I would say go for the Jetta. And in the Jetta the tdi highline dsg. The Tsi will be good enough. But not being available in the top variant will be a bit of a downer. Also, I think you can get good discounts on the Jetta. Even today there was an ad in the paper. The other option, if you are not in a hurry is to wait and see what VW does with the Vento this year. There will definitely be an update and with the Ameo coming in and being specced exactly same as the Vento, VW will want to differentiate the Vento a little more. We know led head lamps are coming, maybe stuff like 6 airbags will get added. | |
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Team-BHP Support ![]() ![]() | ![]() Sameer, explore more, there are lots of other cars which should suit your requirements. You may look at S-Cross 1.6, Elantra, Cruz [new one around the corner I think] If I would be you, would buy the Jetta diesel in the best trim available ![]() |
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| ![]() I was in a similar situation a couple of months ago - and was on the verge of buying Vento. Then after a couple of days dicussions here in TBHP, I went ahead and bought Jetta TDI comfortline. The car is very well put together and the multi link rear suspension works like a dream. Only last week I had to apply the full breaks from a good speed when a bus suddenly changed lanes in front of me in the NH47 near Alleppy - the ABS kicked in perfectly and the car decelerated amazingly without any swerve or wheel locking or anything. Its a nice, very well put together piece of machine. The only grouse is the missing LED headlights - it costs more than a lakh and an extensive rewiring at the front. But without it, the car looks just lacking something. I did change to RCD 520 and to 8 speakers - with the bluetooth module upgrade and all - it is really expensive. moral - if you can (even when it means stretching) go for the highest possible trim. After a while you wont repent. Last edited by nevinfrancis : 11th June 2016 at 20:44. |
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http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...tline-tdi.html I think it is possible to swap the headlights. They cost a bomb though. Between the 1.4 TSI and the 2.0 TDI, the 2.0 TDI is the superior engine and should be the pick of the two. Just avoid the barebones Trendline variant. You can also look at the Creta SX(O) and the Elantra petrol SX as they come equipped with six airbags(not recommending the Elantra SX diesel as the Jetta TDI Comfortline can be had for almost the same price). Last edited by AYP : 11th June 2016 at 21:14. | |
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| ![]() I don't think you can compare the different ride , handling, braking and performance characteristics of a car in the class of vento/Verna with a jetta , even the earlier corolla and current elantra were not comparable - you will experience a much higher level of engine refinement and response , quieter performance, richer fit and finish and overall experience, ride and handling experience especially over bumps, braking performance ( that especially vs Verna ), right from opening and shutting the driver doors the weight and heft of the car can be fathomed. They hardly make cars with such target specs these days grab the last of what is left. Test drive the jetta tdi and that should be all the convincing you may need , all the best in your quest. Last edited by bblost : 13th June 2016 at 15:03. |
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| ![]() Thanks hubolt, Tanveer_2558, AYP, nevinfrancis, Sheel and Rajeevraj. Was in Delhi on the weekend so went for a TD of jetta with dad. There was long wait for diesel car so tried TSI. Amazing car, I must say. Even a maruti lifer like my dad was super impressed. Will TD TDI in blr this weekend. Hoping wife likes it too. Ahh the number of hoops a man has to jump ![]() |
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Yes infact the 1.4TSI is good enough for city commute and would suite people with low running, Only disappointment being its not available in the highline trim, Test drive the diesel, You'll love it even more, Have you decided about the DSG or the manual one? Every maruti fan sat in my jetta till date appreciated the built quality as soon as they had to apply good amount of force to shut the door. ![]() | |
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I will be going in for manual. TDI highline will already be a stretch for the budget. DSG will be too much. | |
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| ![]() I was planning to suggest you the same. Since there is no urgency you could wait for couple(around October) more months and see what the new Vento would have in offer . |
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No matter what features are introduced in vento, If his budget permits the jetta, The vento doesn't come close to how the jetta drives. | |
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| ![]() Agree with tanveer. vento is a segment altogether lower than jetta - As someone pointed out when I was buying Jetta, the real German 'Fahrerlebnis' - autoexperience begins with jetta and upwards. |
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