Whats your BodyStyle #2

SupratikDebnath · 11th July 2012, 16:31

Saloon, because:
1. Better handling
2. Utilizable luggage space
3. Personal liking for the stance and look

Old school design suit me more, Baleno, Esteem, Old Honda City.

1100D · 11th July 2012, 16:44

What other form does the BMW M3 and M5 come in other than Saloon! Saloon it is.

swiftdiesel · 11th July 2012, 17:06

I've always been a fan of MPVs since the time I saw the Renault Espace in the UK. This was further reinforced when I got to travel in a Ford Focus S-MAX in the UK and Opel Zafira in Paris. Although my first car was a hatchback it was more like a stop gap arrangement. When it was time to graduate my default choice was a MPV.

Don't like sedans because they aren't practical for my usage. How big a sedan it may be, you can't recline your backseat not increase its rear legroom.

Found nothing spectacular about SUVs. May be the Scorpio/Safari duo had put me off. Hate them both.

The second best alternative to a MPV is a hatchback. Perfect for the city.

At the time I was on the lookout for a MPV I finally decided to settle with the Innova although I wasn't a fan of its looks and its noisy engine. Ertiga was launched at the right time and it was exactly what the doctor ordered! Booked one without even a test drive as I was sold out on its looks and space and also its amazing diesel engine. Now I'm enjoying every moment with my Ertiga and all my future cars will be a MPV.

girishglg · 6th November 2012, 11:54

Come to think of it, in today's urban scenario, a big hatch with a reasonably large boot space would be the perfect balance between compactness, economy and practicality.

It would not only replace a sedan which occupies more space while parking and turning but offer the space and comfort for passengers and luggage and would be at home in the highway too.

A case in the point are hatches like the newly launced Sail UVA, i20, Jazz, Punto and even the Figo which offer most of what an average urban user would require.

For an additional big car there is always the SUV if one can afford it!

View Poll Results: Whats your BodyStyle #2 - Time to think!!!
Hatchback	22	24.44%
Saloon	36	40.00%
Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV)	27	30.00%
Multi-purpose Vehicle (MPV)	5	5.56%
Station Wagon (Estate)	0	0%
Voters: 90. You may not vote on this poll

11th July 2012, 16:31	#31
SupratikDebnath BHPian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kolkata Posts: 99 Thanked: 49 Times	Re: Whats your BodyStyle #2 Saloon, because: 1. Better handling 2. Utilizable luggage space 3. Personal liking for the stance and look Old school design suit me more, Baleno, Esteem, Old Honda City.
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11th July 2012, 16:44	#32
1100D Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 4,390 Thanked: 4,096 Times View My Garage	Re: Whats your BodyStyle #2 What other form does the BMW M3 and M5 come in other than Saloon! Saloon it is.
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11th July 2012, 17:06	#33
swiftdiesel Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: na Posts: 1,015 Thanked: 1,354 Times	I've always been a fan of MPVs since the time I saw the Renault Espace in the UK. This was further reinforced when I got to travel in a Ford Focus S-MAX in the UK and Opel Zafira in Paris. Although my first car was a hatchback it was more like a stop gap arrangement. When it was time to graduate my default choice was a MPV. Don't like sedans because they aren't practical for my usage. How big a sedan it may be, you can't recline your backseat not increase its rear legroom. Found nothing spectacular about SUVs. May be the Scorpio/Safari duo had put me off. Hate them both. The second best alternative to a MPV is a hatchback. Perfect for the city. At the time I was on the lookout for a MPV I finally decided to settle with the Innova although I wasn't a fan of its looks and its noisy engine. Ertiga was launched at the right time and it was exactly what the doctor ordered! Booked one without even a test drive as I was sold out on its looks and space and also its amazing diesel engine. Now I'm enjoying every moment with my Ertiga and all my future cars will be a MPV.
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6th November 2012, 11:54	#34
girishglg Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: KA-05 Posts: 1,164 Thanked: 558 Times View My Garage	Re: Whats your BodyStyle #2 Come to think of it, in today's urban scenario, a big hatch with a reasonably large boot space would be the perfect balance between compactness, economy and practicality. It would not only replace a sedan which occupies more space while parking and turning but offer the space and comfort for passengers and luggage and would be at home in the highway too. A case in the point are hatches like the newly launced Sail UVA, i20, Jazz, Punto and even the Figo which offer most of what an average urban user would require. For an additional big car there is always the SUV if one can afford it!
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