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I have decided upon buying a first hand automatic version of the Duster for the time being. The following were the reasons in favour:
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The high maintenance costs led me to speaking to a couple of people I know who own the Duster and they seem to say the same. Also the spares cost a bomb! I have to reevaluate my decision it looks like. | |
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| ![]() why are you not considering the Nexon? It will take more of a beating and is a proven machine. |
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| ![]() I have purchased Kicks petrol XL variant last month. Till now i have driven about 400 km. I liked the Nissan connect application (although have some bugs). It basically tell various information like where your car is parked, vehicle health (battery, brakes, engine temperature etc.). Plus if you have driver you can understand if he has taken your car anywhere else. With regards to driving performance, i will comment later but right it feels solid and steering gives good feedback and involving to drive. Some issues i am having is USB port is not charging my iphone and nissan connect only work on 1 phone. I will check both these on first service. |
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| ![]() Although I have seen the Kicks many times now, I saw one again up close again today and wondered if this is one of those genuinely good cars, which has been just let down by the brand recall. The Kicks looks good, has decent presence and its interiors are quite upmarket as well. If Nissan was a better performing brand in India, say at least in the league of Renault, I think it would have done far better than the kind of numbers its doing now. A perfect example of a good car coming in too late for a brand. |
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Infractions: 0/1 (7) | ![]() Does anyone know the NCAP rating for the Indian version of the kicks? I had seen the international version has got 4 star rating (same as creta). I am contemplating between XV and XL variant. There is a price difference of exactly 2 lakhs on road price for these variants in Hyderabad. I am thinking to exchange my 2 years old TUV 300 for the kicks. For the difference of 2 lakhs I am getting the below additional features in the XV variant, but do these features justify the steep price?
If I go for XL variant and go for aftermarket fitments, it would cost me around 65-70k for the below extra fittings plus additional 6-10k for seat covers. Having said that, the aftermarket fit and finish will be a hit or miss ![]()
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However, for the amount of Kit on offer 2 lakhs is bit steep. Try to bargain hard with the dealer that's the only way to minimise the gap. Try to make them believe that you are getting a better deal elsewhere. Just a question, is it a petrol or diesel model you are looking for ? @mods : when can we expect the official review ? | |
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The price difference is quite steep for what is provided. I'd recommend you to go with XV and bargain hard, if you end up deciding to go for it. | |
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1. Satin skid plate 2. Satin chrome body side cladding 3. Eco mode for diesel variant 4. Front seat back pocket 5. Voice recognition 6. Steering mounted controls 7. Dual horn- Trumpet 8. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) for diesel variant 9. Seat upholstery: Fabric with single stitch VDC and Eco Mode are only major features here . So, bargain! | |
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| ![]() Yes it's a safety feature. VDC prevents under steer and oversteer by reducing engine power and applying brakes to individual wheels. |
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Hey, I was on the same boat! I have a diesel Kicks XV purchased Feb 15th. 8k on the odo now. Those extra features pointed out by you is definitely cheaper outside. But at the cost of tampering Head unit wires, finish, quality, and more over you will miss the peace of mind from factory fitted. The 8inch Touch ICE, 17 inchers are not bad looking to reject. I too found 2 lakh price diff being too steep. But after these analysis I got convinced for paying extra for XV variant. * XV - the extras come factory fitted with 3 years warranty- Peace of mind * Time saved on doing research on aftermarket items and getting it done by unauthorized person handling a new car. Instead pay that 2 lakh and get all delivered instantly. *The extra 2 lakh spent is on the next variant which adds up in availing loan rather spent extra out of our pocket. This indirectly helps in claiming depreciation, re-sale value, warranty. *Its adds up to the invoice of the car as a variant and not as an aftermarket expenditure. Things to note: ROOF RAILS Factory fitted = Bolted Showroom fitted = Usually Glued. This was the case in my chevy Beat. Interior of XV had more premium feel. Satin finish Ac vents, steering, gear shift console Certain other feature mentioned by HarshGtR most of those cannot done by outside. | |
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But if its for a shorter window where you expect to upgrade to another car before that then you can go for the lower variant to keep you depreciation low. I'm saying this from experience after having sold my S-Cross Alpha within 12 months of purchase and regretted the amount lost in the transaction as the buyer really didn't want to pay top dollar/rupee for the extra features which he said he could do without. (Note: I was selling urgently so did not have the luxury of time so almost a distress sale as well). Hope this helps. | |
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I visited Nissan showroom located near Gachibowli near my office. Got a quotation of 13 lacs for XL and 15 lacs for XV variant. I loved the blue color which was on display. I was not able to do test ride as I was in a hurry. Asked for re-sale value of my TUV 300, SA took pictures and said will get back to me by evening. Attached the on-road prices in Hyderabad. Did not bargain any deal as of yet but SA said there are few exchange offers and discounts going on. Exterior: Solid build. Not as butch as XUV or not overstyled like Creta. Decent sutle styling. 210 ground clearance was amazing ![]() Interior: Great quality. Nice carbon finishing. Steering as big as TUV. Road view is 20% less than TUV. Seating position could improve, when I adjusted to my style of driving my head almost touched the top. Loaded with features. | ||
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