Team-BHP Car of the Year, 2017. EDIT: It's the Jeep Compass

Jas21 · 8th December 2017, 23:48

My Top 5 list: Jeep Compass, BMW 5 Series, Tata Hexa, Maruti Dzire & Volvo V90 Cross Country.

BMW 5 Series: Takes the driving fun game to next level clubbed with Next Gen creature comfort features.
Tata Hexa: Very Good quality Product, priced right, awesome ride quality and auto box. Better value than Innova.
Maruti Dzire: Goes from one of the most ugly looking to the best looking compact sedan in one shot! Hail Maruti for enhancing the appeal of an already practical package.
Volvo V90 Cross Country: Hot Estate! And its bringing this segment to fore, which in my opinion is even more practical than SUVs, and not as sad looking as MPVs.

All these were worthy contenders. But my vote goes to Jeep Compass. FCA has brought their A game to the table with Compass. They have not treated Indian buyer as a third world wanna be, and provided export quality Compass in India at a very competitive price, and because of this effort, FCA needs to be applauded.

Hopefully they will add missing features in upcoming variants.

Elito11 · 9th December 2017, 00:02

Voted for Compass and instantly regretted. Damn the numbers its HEXA for me.

Super MUV from Tata Motors that is my current object of Desire. Stately, Muscular, Powerful. What a beast!

HKap · 9th December 2017, 00:04

I was torn between the 5 series and the Compass. The 5 series because of the giant leap it took over the last gen car. I do think the F10 looks better but this is a much better car overall.

However, for the sheer impact that the Compass has had on the Indian market and Fiat in India, I voted for the Compass. Fiat has some amazing cars and our streets would do well to have a few more of their products. The Compass could be the car that brings more people into the showrooms and the new upcoming sedan could also find some footing in the market.

giri1.8 · 9th December 2017, 00:04

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Originally Posted by Jas21

My Top 5 list: Jeep Compass, BMW 5 Series, Tata Hexa, Maruti Dzire & Volvo V90 Cross Country.

Volvo V90 Cross Country: Hot Estate! And its bringing this segment to fore, which in my opinion is even more practical than SUVs, and not as sad looking as MPVs.

Couldn't have made a better description of why I voted for this car! I guess car is very rarely spotted on the road, making it almost invisible to the market.

Just look at it!

NPV · 9th December 2017, 00:10

Voted Hexa. Loved the Jeep Compass after reading the reviews but still haven't been able to do a TD or see it in person up close, so gave the benefit of doubt to the Hexa which I did TD and found it to be awesome.

vinay kamath · 9th December 2017, 00:24

Voted for the Nexon.
Well priced, right!

r0nit7 · 9th December 2017, 00:30

HEXA from me - from the heart & the wallet!
From the moment I test drove it last December, I knew where my heart was (and my wallet apparently as well later on). It does most of the things very well at a fraction of a price.

kush812 · 9th December 2017, 01:29

Well Nexon it is for me
A good all round VFM package that has good quality interiors and a diesel engine which is such a strong performer and combined with the ride quality which I experienced, it is an amazing car through and through.

ashwin489 · 9th December 2017, 01:35

Unquestionably...the Skoda Octavia vRS

Snehal Sekhar · 9th December 2017, 01:50

My vote goes to Hexa. My choice was between the Hexa and the Nexon. Loved the Nexon except the looks at the rear end so it didn't get my vote. Tata seems to be putting in some effort in their vehicle styling and kudos to them on that.

Stigissimo · 9th December 2017, 01:51

I liked the V90 Cross Country so much I actually bought one! Gets my vote hands down. It's such a radically different offering from everything else on the market

Madhu_Bengaluru · 9th December 2017, 05:43

Voted for the Nexon. Great value, head turning design. The right vehicle for tata to work towards their turn around plan.

Varun_HexaGuy · 9th December 2017, 06:46

My vote goes to the Hexa. It's not that I'm biased because I own one. But once after getting used to the comfort levels of the beast, it's difficult to look elsewhere. But then this thing has its share of pros and cons and in this case it's pros outweigh it's cons.

It was close call between the Compass and the Hexa. The compass just didn't get my vote because of the lack of space in the second row and the missing goodies over the competition (e.g auto headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, cruise control, etc.). Also, a dimwit move from FCA's end is that you don't get 6-airbags in Limited (O) 4x2 (MT and AT both) variant. It's like if someone wants 6-airbags, he/she will have to stretch their budget by a couple of Lacs and get the 4x4 trim.

So, it's the Hexa for me eyes closed.

Out there in the high-end German executive saloons, it's the BMW 5-series (G30 530d to be specific) which gets my vote hands down. I just love this mean machine to the bits and that 3-litre 6-cylinder inline 6 under the hood is so yum! I just can't get enough of it.

P.S : May I know the reason as to why the Octavia vRS isn't in the list. Many of us know that this isn't a mere facelift but a lot more. It's more of a new offering from Skoda to India. Wish it was in the list. If it was in the list, it would've got my vote eyes closed.

asit.kulkarni93 · 9th December 2017, 06:57

Voted for the Compass. It simply has shaken up the segment. People who wouldn't look beyond Honda/Hyundai in the 15-25L segment are actually considering it. This speaks volumes about the desirability factor of the Compass. To me it's a winner because of the following reasons-

1. Appealing design.
2. Balanced suspension setup which doesn't compromise on comfort nor handling.
3. The 2.0L multijet is mind blowing.
4. Pricing is right considering the Creta.

Chillout · 9th December 2017, 08:32

Voted for the Nexon, for its a truly new car, that has been developed from ground up and has a fantastic ride quality with a nice diesel engine and great interiors and build quality. For the price it offers lot more than any of its competitors. Wish Tata lot more success, only reason i did not vote for Hexa is because its a reincarnation, i think this award should be for a product that is fresh and developed in India for India.

View Poll Results: Your Choice?
Maruti Ignis	25	1.05%
Tata Tigor	48	2.01%
Maruti Dzire	132	5.53%
Tata Nexon	394	16.51%
Honda WR-V	18	0.75%
Hyundai Verna	104	4.36%
Renault Captur	11	0.46%
Tata Hexa	407	17.05%
Jeep Compass	1047	43.86%
Isuzu MU-X	17	0.71%
Volkswagen Tiguan	13	0.54%
Volkswagen Passat	6	0.25%
Skoda Kodiaq	47	1.97%
Toyota Prius	5	0.21%
BMW 5-Series	42	1.76%
Audi A5	1	0.04%
Mercedes E-Class	27	1.13%
Lexus ES300h	3	0.13%
Volvo V90 Cross Country	19	0.80%
Volvo XC60	21	0.88%
Voters: 2387. You may not vote on this poll

8th December 2017, 23:48	#151
Jas21 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: BLR/TOR Posts: 56 Thanked: 188 Times	re: Team-BHP Car of the Year, 2017. EDIT: It's the Jeep Compass My Top 5 list: Jeep Compass, BMW 5 Series, Tata Hexa, Maruti Dzire & Volvo V90 Cross Country. BMW 5 Series: Takes the driving fun game to next level clubbed with Next Gen creature comfort features. Tata Hexa: Very Good quality Product, priced right, awesome ride quality and auto box. Better value than Innova. Maruti Dzire: Goes from one of the most ugly looking to the best looking compact sedan in one shot! Hail Maruti for enhancing the appeal of an already practical package. Volvo V90 Cross Country: Hot Estate! And its bringing this segment to fore, which in my opinion is even more practical than SUVs, and not as sad looking as MPVs. All these were worthy contenders. But my vote goes to Jeep Compass. FCA has brought their A game to the table with Compass. They have not treated Indian buyer as a third world wanna be, and provided export quality Compass in India at a very competitive price, and because of this effort, FCA needs to be applauded. Hopefully they will add missing features in upcoming variants. Last edited by tsk1979 : 9th December 2017 at 04:08.
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9th December 2017, 00:02	#152
Elito11 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 509 Thanked: 108 Times	re: Team-BHP Car of the Year, 2017. EDIT: It's the Jeep Compass Voted for Compass and instantly regretted. Damn the numbers its HEXA for me. Super MUV from Tata Motors that is my current object of Desire. Stately, Muscular, Powerful. What a beast!
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9th December 2017, 00:04	#153
HKap BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 364 Thanked: 422 Times	re: Team-BHP Car of the Year, 2017. EDIT: It's the Jeep Compass I was torn between the 5 series and the Compass. The 5 series because of the giant leap it took over the last gen car. I do think the F10 looks better but this is a much better car overall. However, for the sheer impact that the Compass has had on the Indian market and Fiat in India, I voted for the Compass. Fiat has some amazing cars and our streets would do well to have a few more of their products. The Compass could be the car that brings more people into the showrooms and the new upcoming sedan could also find some footing in the market.
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9th December 2017, 00:10	#155
NPV Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Namma Bengaluru Posts: 7,220 Thanked: 10,265 Times	re: Team-BHP Car of the Year, 2017. EDIT: It's the Jeep Compass Voted Hexa. Loved the Jeep Compass after reading the reviews but still haven't been able to do a TD or see it in person up close, so gave the benefit of doubt to the Hexa which I did TD and found it to be awesome.
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9th December 2017, 00:24	#156
vinay kamath Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: MUMBAIBANGALORE Posts: 1,350 Thanked: 1,853 Times	re: Team-BHP Car of the Year, 2017. EDIT: It's the Jeep Compass Voted for the Nexon. Well priced, right! Last edited by tsk1979 : 9th December 2017 at 04:09.
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9th December 2017, 00:30	#157
r0nit7 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ambala \| A'bad Posts: 177 Thanked: 410 Times	re: Team-BHP Car of the Year, 2017. EDIT: It's the Jeep Compass HEXA from me - from the heart & the wallet! From the moment I test drove it last December, I knew where my heart was (and my wallet apparently as well later on). It does most of the things very well at a fraction of a price.
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9th December 2017, 01:29	#158
kush812 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: New Delhi Posts: 49 Thanked: 159 Times	re: Team-BHP Car of the Year, 2017. EDIT: It's the Jeep Compass Well Nexon it is for me A good all round VFM package that has good quality interiors and a diesel engine which is such a strong performer and combined with the ride quality which I experienced, it is an amazing car through and through.
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9th December 2017, 01:35	#159
ashwin489 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Border Town Posts: 274 Thanked: 446 Times	re: Team-BHP Car of the Year, 2017. EDIT: It's the Jeep Compass Unquestionably...the Skoda Octavia vRS
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9th December 2017, 01:50	#160
Snehal Sekhar BHPian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Bangalore Posts: 396 Thanked: 833 Times	re: Team-BHP Car of the Year, 2017. EDIT: It's the Jeep Compass My vote goes to Hexa. My choice was between the Hexa and the Nexon. Loved the Nexon except the looks at the rear end so it didn't get my vote. Tata seems to be putting in some effort in their vehicle styling and kudos to them on that.
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9th December 2017, 01:51	#161
Stigissimo BHPian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NYC/DEL Posts: 43 Thanked: 116 Times	re: Team-BHP Car of the Year, 2017. EDIT: It's the Jeep Compass I liked the V90 Cross Country so much I actually bought one! Gets my vote hands down. It's such a radically different offering from everything else on the market
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9th December 2017, 05:43	#162
Madhu_Bengaluru BHPian Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 80 Thanked: 121 Times	re: Team-BHP Car of the Year, 2017. EDIT: It's the Jeep Compass Voted for the Nexon. Great value, head turning design. The right vehicle for tata to work towards their turn around plan.
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9th December 2017, 06:46	#163
Varun_HexaGuy BHPian Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 341 Thanked: 2,086 Times View My Garage	re: Team-BHP Car of the Year, 2017. EDIT: It's the Jeep Compass My vote goes to the Hexa. It's not that I'm biased because I own one. But once after getting used to the comfort levels of the beast, it's difficult to look elsewhere. But then this thing has its share of pros and cons and in this case it's pros outweigh it's cons. It was close call between the Compass and the Hexa. The compass just didn't get my vote because of the lack of space in the second row and the missing goodies over the competition (e.g auto headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, cruise control, etc.). Also, a dimwit move from FCA's end is that you don't get 6-airbags in Limited (O) 4x2 (MT and AT both) variant. It's like if someone wants 6-airbags, he/she will have to stretch their budget by a couple of Lacs and get the 4x4 trim. So, it's the Hexa for me eyes closed. Out there in the high-end German executive saloons, it's the BMW 5-series (G30 530d to be specific) which gets my vote hands down. I just love this mean machine to the bits and that 3-litre 6-cylinder inline 6 under the hood is so yum! I just can't get enough of it. P.S : May I know the reason as to why the Octavia vRS isn't in the list. Many of us know that this isn't a mere facelift but a lot more. It's more of a new offering from Skoda to India. Wish it was in the list. If it was in the list, it would've got my vote eyes closed.
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9th December 2017, 06:57	#164
asit.kulkarni93 BANNED Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pune Posts: 1,008 Thanked: 2,949 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (7)	Team-BHP Car of the Year, 2017 Voted for the Compass. It simply has shaken up the segment. People who wouldn't look beyond Honda/Hyundai in the 15-25L segment are actually considering it. This speaks volumes about the desirability factor of the Compass. To me it's a winner because of the following reasons- 1. Appealing design. 2. Balanced suspension setup which doesn't compromise on comfort nor handling. 3. The 2.0L multijet is mind blowing. 4. Pricing is right considering the Creta. Last edited by asit.kulkarni93 : 9th December 2017 at 06:59.
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9th December 2017, 08:32	#165
Chillout BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 566 Thanked: 468 Times	re: Team-BHP Car of the Year, 2017. EDIT: It's the Jeep Compass Voted for the Nexon, for its a truly new car, that has been developed from ground up and has a fantastic ride quality with a nice diesel engine and great interiors and build quality. For the price it offers lot more than any of its competitors. Wish Tata lot more success, only reason i did not vote for Hexa is because its a reincarnation, i think this award should be for a product that is fresh and developed in India for India.
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