Re: Toyota India mulls petrol versions of Innova, Fortuner Quote:
Originally Posted by AtheK Sometimes i really wonder why do SUV paying customers who are paying so much moolah be concerned too much about the Fuel price. He of all the people should be ready to buy a good powered SUV and then fuel it with Petrol, why price should be a deterrent. |
It's not just the cost of fuel. Diesel is superior because:
- Diesel UVs have more torque. With the weight of body-on-frame UVs & 7 occupants onboard, you need torque (not horsepower).
- Big difference in fuel economy. Petrol engines are very sensitive to weight. A Fortuner AT petrol will barely give 5 - 6 kpl. A diesel can easily manage 9 kpl.
- Longer tank range. This is crucial when you are touring.
- Better & faster resale. Try putting up a petrol UV on sale and you'll be lucky to have even one inquiry in the first week.
Of course, a lot of the factors could change with direct injection turbo-petrol motors. But they're a long way from achieving mass market status. |