New Grand Vitara 2.4 coming EDIT: Now Launched

SkyWalker · 8th July 2009, 13:20

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Originally Posted by Samurai

I calculated the on-road price in Karnataka, it will be 20.6 lakhs. Damn, even GV managed to cross 20L mark in Karnataka.

somehow the price seems pretty high. From what we heard - Fortuner will be close to 20L on-road. Even if its 2 lakhs higher people will buy a Toyota diesel compared to GV.

Samurai · 8th July 2009, 13:32

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Originally Posted by SkyWalker

somehow the price seems pretty high. From what we heard - Fortuner will be close to 20L on-road. Even if its 2 lakhs higher people will buy a Toyota diesel compared to GV.

The Karnataka road-tax for above 10L vehicles is 16% + 10% cess on tax + insurance. Now, the reliable rumours peg Fortuner ex-showroom price at 22L. That means in Karnataka the Fortuner will cost 26.5L on road. That is 6L higher than GV on road.

Jaxy · 9th July 2009, 16:11

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Originally Posted by vineethvazhayil

. Btw, there ain't any black color option! With the styling and chrome and stuff it has, black would be sexy!

there is this color "BLue Black Pearl", its hard to locate as background is in Black as well

Also, i saw another Indian State named "Test1" added in their Price list hehe

M-Oz · 9th July 2009, 17:35

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Originally Posted by Jaxy

there is this color "BLue Black Pearl", its hard to locate as background is in Black as well

Also, i saw another Indian State named "Test1" added in their Price list hehe

Clear indication that MSIL is not serious about this car!! But the question is - Why launch it??

McLaren Rulez · 9th July 2009, 18:14

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Originally Posted by M-Oz

Clear indication that MSIL is not serious about this car!! But the question is - Why launch it??

Shot in the dark perhaps? If it clicks, great. If not, they don't lose much in publicity money. I'd prefer it if they did a serious job though instead of this strategy.

M-Oz · 10th July 2009, 09:10

Absolute non eye catching Ad in the Hindustan times? Now that i try to recollect - i cant! Sad !

vitesh.b · 15th July 2009, 13:51

anyone did a TD??
would love to know if the grunt on paper is actually there..

nurni76 · 15th July 2009, 15:08

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Originally Posted by vitesh.b

anyone did a TD??
would love to know if the grunt on paper is actually there..

I went to Pratham Motors in Blore last weekend for a test drive. They didnt even have a display vehicle leave alone a TD vehicle. They took down my contact details and said they would call me. I haven't received that call as yet. Can't understand why these people launch cars without TD vehicles

rohitv122 · 15th July 2009, 18:38

I called my contact at pratham and he promised me a TD on saturday... Will keep you posted on the same.

nurni76 · 16th July 2009, 14:56

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Originally Posted by rohitv122

I called my contact at pratham and he promised me a TD on saturday... Will keep you posted on the same.

Thanks buddy. Hope to atleast TD this weekend. May not be really able to afford it

magikrider · 17th July 2009, 00:00

I think that at this price range it should be a pretty good buy if they also give nice and attractive interiors as that was a put off for many buyers for the earlier version.

and I think that it should be a better option than the captiva, which is somewhere 25L approx on road mumbai, and also CRV, which is now about 25-30L on road in mumbai. and also it should be a better buy than the outlander also as it is a tough SUV with good off-road capabilities.

now the question remains, will it be able to sustain the blow of the mighty Fortuner??!!

seriously speaking, I love the looks of the GV also. it has classic SUV look. and If I were in the market for a SUV, my options would be either the Fortuner or the GV. and leaning a bit towards the GV as it will be more powerful and punchy than the fortuner and also because of its size should be more drivable in the city traffic.

Caramelo · 17th July 2009, 09:46

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Originally Posted by magikrider

I think that at this price range it should be a pretty good buy if they also give nice and attractive interiors as that was a put off for many buyers for the earlier version.

they have made changes not only to the engine but also the interiors. you will have the same steering and gear stick as the sx4 family. but the whole dash layout has been changed. and i think they have put in a new integrated sound system for this one. i don't know whether they have given leather seats or not i dont think they have. but you get a true all time 4X4.i think only comparison i would like to make is with the outlander. but that one has some unique features which are not present in the GV. so you can somewhat justify the price for the outlander.

if your choice is diesel then i think fortuner makes a better sense.

Fortuner71 · 20th July 2009, 10:53

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Originally Posted by nurni76

Thanks buddy. Hope to atleast TD this weekend. May not be really able to afford it

Any Update on the TD ?

nurni76 · 20th July 2009, 12:18

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Originally Posted by Fortuner71

Any Update on the TD ?

No. I was busy during the weeked with domestic chores and couldn't find time for the same. Also the Showroom person did not call me

Fortuner71 · 20th July 2009, 12:38

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Originally Posted by nurni76

No. I was busy during the weeked with domestic chores and couldn't find time for the same. Also the Showroom person did not call me

Yes even I did not see any new GV at Pratham , I work out of ecospace opposite pratham motors . The TD vehicle is yet to come to Bangalore it seems

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M-Oz BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 38 Thanked: 0 Times	Absolute non eye catching Ad in the Hindustan times? Now that i try to recollect - i cant! Sad !
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vitesh.b BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NCR Posts: 80 Thanked: 18 Times	anyone did a TD?? would love to know if the grunt on paper is actually there..
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rohitv122 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 22 Thanked: 0 Times	I called my contact at pratham and he promised me a TD on saturday... Will keep you posted on the same.
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17th July 2009, 00:00	#101
magikrider BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MH-01 Posts: 523 Thanked: 126 Times	I think that at this price range it should be a pretty good buy if they also give nice and attractive interiors as that was a put off for many buyers for the earlier version. and I think that it should be a better option than the captiva, which is somewhere 25L approx on road mumbai, and also CRV, which is now about 25-30L on road in mumbai. and also it should be a better buy than the outlander also as it is a tough SUV with good off-road capabilities. now the question remains, will it be able to sustain the blow of the mighty Fortuner??!! seriously speaking, I love the looks of the GV also. it has classic SUV look. and If I were in the market for a SUV, my options would be either the Fortuner or the GV. and leaning a bit towards the GV as it will be more powerful and punchy than the fortuner and also because of its size should be more drivable in the city traffic.
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