WagonR v/s Santro v/s Indica

DCEite · 12th September 2004, 14:50

Lets see who wins this one

normally_crazy · 12th September 2004, 15:37

i voted for the santro. i was the owner of a santtro dx for 3 years and never ever had a problem with the car. the service from hyundai was 1st rate and the spares were cheap.

the car was a dream to get in and out and driving in the city was a pleasure.

cheers

F50 · 12th September 2004, 15:47

I ll go for Santro as well ... im using it .. in this november it will complete 5yrs no issues wat so ever till now .... As NC said service is really good ...

GTO · 12th September 2004, 17:41

Of the three, the Santro rules. Its pretty much an all rounder in its segment. Something like the NHC is in the C segment.

The Santro today is also much much improved over what was initially launched with a bigger engine, more refinement and improved looks.

GTO

SLK · 12th September 2004, 18:03

My Vote is.. Obviously for the... WagonR.

It knocks.... *Thats it. Thats my only problem.

the 999cc Santro was never a match... nothing...

1086cc.. sounds better than it actually is.... but still better than the old one.

Rest... maybe I can agree with GTO.. NHC for the C and Santro for B.
but sorry NHC... I won't buy it even if you give it to me for 4.5L.... *leave alone 6.5.

So comes down.. to everyone's biased opinions.

PS: Sales doesn't mean... car is good. B'coz only 500 something... people in India are a member of Team-Bhp.

X-Machine · 12th September 2004, 19:31

Well......
I`ve voted for a Wagon R mainly for its Maruti service backup.
Santro comes a close second.
Indica,well aint it all about space and no performance?

P.s : Once while driving a friends Santro,i took a right turn and felt like im falling off the car.Man!!!!Never drove a santro after that.

shravan316 · 12th September 2004, 19:37

I voted for the Santro.

bhp · 12th September 2004, 19:53

the wagonR i think is a clear winner amongst the others handling and drive comfort and it is mantainence free . i am using 1 since more than 3 yrs now and i am satisfied . the car is the best for the city traffic like aamchi mumbai .

Offroader · 12th September 2004, 20:05

yes bhp i also think that wagonR is the clear winner as far as these three cars are concerned..(though i think Palio is the clear choice in this whole segment)..
The reasons WagonR gets my choice:
1. Its a Maruti.. so afs and spare parts not any problem
2. Long Engine life..
3. 80kmph-150kmph of WagonR smoother and safer compared to Santro(not to forget AutoCar figure of 14.8 seconds for 0-100kmph)
4. Slightly better fuel economy than santro...
5. Very flexible front seats....
6. Amazingly smooth power steering... (Santro does not come even close to that)

And by the way.. whats Indica doing in that list...:O .. it would be unfair to compare this car right now to Suzukis and Hyundais... maybe 10 yrs down the line.. this car may catch up...
till then.. its WagonR for me....

Offroader · 12th September 2004, 20:08

and not to forget its the tallest car out of these three....

DOHC · 12th September 2004, 21:16

Well depends on what you you these cars for.

Purely City
Santro Nothing beats it.More comfortable and good interiors

For City and *Higway Drives
Wagon R for *Maruti Service Back up and *slightly more peppier engine

manticore · 12th September 2004, 23:45

Ok, here goes.

The Indica is out of consideration even.

The Wagon R is too boxy for my tastes, and boy, are the seats really bad. After the Esteem, which IMO has one of the best seats and driving positions still around, the Wagon R really scares me. The totally unsupportive seats just dont make it, and feels like a moving stool. The engine's a gem though. And of course, Maruti's service.

Overall, I've to give it to the Santro. Comparitively better looks and more comfortable. The new-look Santro looks much better than the one it replaces. Even Hyundai's got excellent customer service. Guess I'd pick it anydays over the other two.

finney · 13th September 2004, 17:41

Why is Palio not included in the Poll

My vote is only for Palio !

Cheers, Finney

Jaggu · 13th September 2004, 18:44

i gave santro but just a very narrow between wagon r.. if i had the refinment and relaibility in indica then indica for sure

satish_appasani · 13th September 2004, 19:51

If Palio is included in this pole, it would get my vote.

For now, Wagon R and Santro both share my vote equally.

View Poll Results: WagonR v/s Santro v/s Indica - Which one is ur choice??
WagonR	70	37.63%
Santro	55	29.57%
Indica	61	32.80%
Voters: 186. You may not vote on this poll

12th September 2004, 14:50	#1
DCEite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NCR Posts: 3,413 Thanked: 2,517 Times	Lets see who wins this one
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12th September 2004, 15:37	#2
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 528 Times View My Garage	i voted for the santro. i was the owner of a santtro dx for 3 years and never ever had a problem with the car. the service from hyundai was 1st rate and the spares were cheap. the car was a dream to get in and out and driving in the city was a pleasure. cheers
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12th September 2004, 15:47	#3
F50 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai/USA Posts: 1,707 Thanked: 103 Times	I ll go for Santro as well ... im using it .. in this november it will complete 5yrs no issues wat so ever till now .... As NC said service is really good ...
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12th September 2004, 17:41	#4
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,499 Thanked: 300,310 Times View My Garage	Of the three, the Santro rules. Its pretty much an all rounder in its segment. Something like the NHC is in the C segment. The Santro today is also much much improved over what was initially launched with a bigger engine, more refinement and improved looks. GTO
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12th September 2004, 18:03	#5
SLK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: DL XX XX XXXX Posts: 1,634 Thanked: 1,011 Times	My Vote is.. Obviously for the... WagonR. It knocks.... Thats it. Thats my only problem. the 999cc Santro was never a match... nothing... 1086cc.. sounds better than it actually is.... but still better than the old one. Rest... maybe I can agree with GTO.. NHC for the C and Santro for B. but sorry NHC... I won't buy it even if you give it to me for 4.5L.... leave alone 6.5. So comes down.. to everyone's biased opinions. PS: Sales doesn't mean... car is good. B'coz only 500 something... people in India are a member of Team-Bhp.
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12th September 2004, 19:31	#6
X-Machine Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mumbai/Tokyo Posts: 1,475 Thanked: 29 Times	Well...... I`ve voted for a Wagon R mainly for its Maruti service backup. Santro comes a close second. Indica,well aint it all about space and no performance? P.s : Once while driving a friends Santro,i took a right turn and felt like im falling off the car.Man!!!!Never drove a santro after that.
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12th September 2004, 19:37	#7
shravan316 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,029 Thanked: 9 Times	I voted for the Santro.
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12th September 2004, 19:53	#8
bhp BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: lokhandwala mumbai Posts: 840 Thanked: 168 Times View My Garage	the wagonR i think is a clear winner amongst the others handling and drive comfort and it is mantainence free . i am using 1 since more than 3 yrs now and i am satisfied . the car is the best for the city traffic like aamchi mumbai .
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12th September 2004, 20:05	#9
Offroader Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: delhi Posts: 2 Thanked: 0 Times	yes bhp i also think that wagonR is the clear winner as far as these three cars are concerned..(though i think Palio is the clear choice in this whole segment).. The reasons WagonR gets my choice: 1. Its a Maruti.. so afs and spare parts not any problem 2. Long Engine life.. 3. 80kmph-150kmph of WagonR smoother and safer compared to Santro(not to forget AutoCar figure of 14.8 seconds for 0-100kmph) 4. Slightly better fuel economy than santro... 5. Very flexible front seats.... 6. Amazingly smooth power steering... (Santro does not come even close to that) And by the way.. whats Indica doing in that list...:O .. it would be unfair to compare this car right now to Suzukis and Hyundais... maybe 10 yrs down the line.. this car may catch up... till then.. its WagonR for me....
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12th September 2004, 20:08	#10
Offroader Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: delhi Posts: 2 Thanked: 0 Times	and not to forget its the tallest car out of these three....
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12th September 2004, 21:16	#11
DOHC BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tokyo - Hyderabad Posts: 50 Thanked: Once	Well depends on what you you these cars for. Purely City Santro Nothing beats it.More comfortable and good interiors For City and Higway Drives Wagon R for Maruti Service Back up and *slightly more peppier engine
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12th September 2004, 23:45	#12
manticore BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cochin/New Delhi Posts: 298 Thanked: 8 Times	Ok, here goes. The Indica is out of consideration even. The Wagon R is too boxy for my tastes, and boy, are the seats really bad. After the Esteem, which IMO has one of the best seats and driving positions still around, the Wagon R really scares me. The totally unsupportive seats just dont make it, and feels like a moving stool. The engine's a gem though. And of course, Maruti's service. Overall, I've to give it to the Santro. Comparitively better looks and more comfortable. The new-look Santro looks much better than the one it replaces. Even Hyundai's got excellent customer service. Guess I'd pick it anydays over the other two.
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13th September 2004, 17:41	#13
finney Newbie Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	Why is Palio not included in the Poll My vote is only for Palio ! Cheers, Finney
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13th September 2004, 18:44	#14
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,212 Thanked: 15,892 Times	i gave santro but just a very narrow between wagon r.. if i had the refinment and relaibility in indica then indica for sure
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13th September 2004, 19:51	#15
satish_appasani Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,112 Thanked: 104 Times View My Garage	If Palio is included in this pole, it would get my vote. For now, Wagon R and Santro both share my vote equally.
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