Urban SUV Shootout: CRV vs Tucson

sridhar24 · 4th February 2005, 14:05

For now its the CRV, but Iam waiting for the Fortuner.

Samurai · 4th February 2005, 14:40

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Originally Posted by man23ish

Its the CRV, primarily because the CRV is a tried and tested model. The Tucson is a new ambitious launch by Hyundie but they are chartering into untried territories. Hyundie is not known for its SUV's. But the CRDI engine in the Tucson sounds good..

Internationally, even Honda is a newbie in SUV market, may be a little more senior than Hyundai. Honda didn't have a single SUV in their stable until few years back, not considering Honda Passport which was just a rebadged Isuzu. Honda currently has only 3 SUVs, the (Acura) MDX, Pilot and CR-V. That is one each for Luxury, Premium and entry level segments respectively. And all three are first generation Honda SUVs. BTW, I have driven my boss's MDX often, but I didn't like the handling. Well, may be I am not a SUV person at all because I have never liked any SUV I have driven except may be Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Toyota is the really grand master when it comes to SUVs, I don't know how many models they have made over many decades.

maedi · 4th February 2005, 14:46

I'll put it this way....which one would u choose - elantra or accord given both are available for +/- 1 lakh of one another...that takes care of the engine aspect...
Styling: The honda IMHO is 3 generations ahead (I haven't seen the tuscon in person)

and at the end of it....for almost anything japanese over korean is a no-brainer

ages ago i remember ACI had covered something about the accord diesel being tested in europe and had delivered record breaking FE....there doesnt seem to be news of that anymore....anyone have a clue? what stops companies from honda fron entering with crdi/pd diesels? if that belongs on another section please post ur comments there and share the link...

ajmat · 4th February 2005, 15:00

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Originally Posted by maedi

what stops companies from honda fron entering with crdi/pd diesels? if that belongs on another section please post ur comments there and share the link...

High sulphur content in indian diesel

Tarun · 4th February 2005, 15:15

Got to be the Tucson. CRV is appealing, but falls flat for off roading. The CRDI option also gives Tucson one good reason to choose.

Tarun

Samurai · 4th February 2005, 15:26

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Originally Posted by Tarun

Got to be the Tucson. CRV is appealing, but falls flat for off roading.

Reminds me of an TV commercial in US for Subaru Forrester where many couples in various light SUVs (Forrester/RAV4/CR-V/Tracker/Escape etc.) try to reach a mountain destination. While Subaru Forrester makes light work (it is a better SUV with AWD) of the hilly road, others get stuck for lack of power and off-road manners. The girl in the CR-V tells her guy "It's Ok, happens to lot of guys..."

vinsanity · 4th February 2005, 15:59

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Originally Posted by rtech

Hey vin, thats in the US. And those are MSRP's given. Actual street prices would be different.

Look at the Elantra and Sonata, both priced less than their competitors. Hyundai knows nobody is willing to pay the same or a premium for it's products, CRDi or no CRDi.

So u mean to say they'l quote a lesser price than the CR-V?!!

man23ish · 4th February 2005, 16:18

Toyota Fortuner rules !!

Samurai · 4th February 2005, 16:20

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Originally Posted by man23ish

Toyota Fortuner rules !!

Never heard of this model, something new? Sounds similar to 4Runner if you ask me.

man23ish · 4th February 2005, 16:34

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Originally Posted by Samurai

Never heard of this model, something new?

Yeah, this is gonna be based on the new IMV base of which even the innova is a part of. In india most likely this will be launched after the Innova.

Check out the following link.

http://www.wheels24.co.za/Wheels24/N...628286,00.html

man23ish · 4th February 2005, 16:37

Also can our TATAs be far behind?? Check out the TATA TELCOLINE product.

Samurai · 4th February 2005, 16:44

It even looks like the 4Runner, except some difference in styling.

What is that two gear sticks I see? One looks like the manual stick, the other looks like the sports stick. Never seen such a combo

man23ish · 4th February 2005, 16:51

Probably a 4WD eh ??

Samurai · 4th February 2005, 16:54

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Originally Posted by man23ish

Probably a 4WD eh ??

4WD/AWD control is usually just a button.

lamborghini · 4th February 2005, 17:15

tucson for me
but if i had to buy one of these then :offtopic: i would go for neither and get endeavour instead or a fortuner which are true SUVs

View Poll Results: Your Choice: CRV or Tucson
Honda CRV	21	56.76%
Hyundai Tucson	16	43.24%
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4th February 2005, 14:05	#16
sridhar24 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,046 Thanked: 88 Times	For now its the CRV, but Iam waiting for the Fortuner.
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4th February 2005, 14:46	#18
maedi BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore, India Posts: 88 Thanked: 0 Times	I'll put it this way....which one would u choose - elantra or accord given both are available for +/- 1 lakh of one another...that takes care of the engine aspect... Styling: The honda IMHO is 3 generations ahead (I haven't seen the tuscon in person) and at the end of it....for almost anything japanese over korean is a no-brainer ages ago i remember ACI had covered something about the accord diesel being tested in europe and had delivered record breaking FE....there doesnt seem to be news of that anymore....anyone have a clue? what stops companies from honda fron entering with crdi/pd diesels? if that belongs on another section please post ur comments there and share the link...
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4th February 2005, 15:15	#20
Tarun BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New Delhi Posts: 159 Thanked: 17 Times	Got to be the Tucson. CRV is appealing, but falls flat for off roading. The CRDI option also gives Tucson one good reason to choose. Tarun
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4th February 2005, 16:18	#23
man23ish BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 626 Thanked: 18 Times	Toyota Fortuner rules !!
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4th February 2005, 16:37	#26
man23ish BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 626 Thanked: 18 Times	Also can our TATAs be far behind?? Check out the TATA TELCOLINE product.
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4th February 2005, 16:44	#27
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,831 Thanked: 45,574 Times View My Garage	It even looks like the 4Runner, except some difference in styling. What is that two gear sticks I see? One looks like the manual stick, the other looks like the sports stick. Never seen such a combo
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4th February 2005, 16:51	#28
man23ish BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 626 Thanked: 18 Times	Probably a 4WD eh ??
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4th February 2005, 17:15	#30
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,113 Thanked: 5,761 Times View My Garage	tucson for me but if i had to buy one of these then :offtopic: i would go for neither and get endeavour instead or a fortuner which are true SUVs
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