Entry level Innova

pkaushal · 23rd June 2005, 10:29

Hi TeamBHPians,

It seems because of a mismatch in demand and supply, the base model of Innova (E) is carrying a hefty discount of upto 30k in Bangalore and else where. Pls refer to the following news.
http://www.business-standard.com/com...t=0&leftindx=1

In this regard, would it make sense to buy an E variant vis-a-vis a G2 variant.

Any one who already has an E variant, could please throw more light on the handling and other aspects.

Thanks.

tsk1979 · 23rd June 2005, 10:43

This does not have PS, right. You can save gym costs on this truck

Steeroid · 23rd June 2005, 11:36

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Originally Posted by pkaushal

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In this regard, would it make sense to buy an E variant vis-a-vis a G2 variant.

Any one who already has an E variant, could please throw more light on the handling and other aspects.

Thanks.

I test drove all variants before putting my money down for the highest spec G. The V was unrealistically priced...

It makes sense to buy an E variant ONLY IF you have a full time driver who has been driving a matador or other such LCV before. That variant comes without Power Steering and is a handful on anything other than a straight road. Besides, it comes with wind-up windows, manually adjustable mirrors (whose manual control stalks require you to really STRETCH from your seats) and nothing other than seats and a basic Aircon inside the vehicle. Seats are full PVC, too.

When you put down 7 lakhs plus for a vehicle, you dont expect it to have the creature comforts of a basic M800, do you? That explains the heavy discounts for the E variant - nobody is picking it up, and Toyota expected it to sell the most and therefore produced more of it.

With that money, you could buy a Scorpio DLX with all creature comforts and similar power...dont brake at speeds over 80kmph, though.

DCEite · 23rd June 2005, 13:41

Entry level Innovas only good for replacing Qualis taxis... seen many around already in Delhi..

v12 · 23rd June 2005, 14:26

The Innova would be a hit among tourist cars if it is introduced with the 2.4D Qualis engine. Will reduce the price drastically.

GTO · 23rd June 2005, 14:44

It was aimed primarily at the commercial segment - Big mistake in over-producing the basic variant when there are such huge wait periods for the decently equipped examples.

GTO

5u3zEr0 · 23rd June 2005, 14:51

Wouldnt recommend any one buying the E variant for family use.

The G variants make more sense as they have the basic comforts reqd of a car which costs that much. Plus, now they are gonna be producing more of the G and V variants so waiting periods will come down.

sivadas · 23rd June 2005, 15:37

Toyota might be thinking of converting all their entry level Innovas to higher-end ones

ajmat · 23rd June 2005, 16:23

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Originally Posted by sivadas

Toyota might be thinking of converting all their entry level Innovas to higher-end ones

That would be too expensive to do - cheaper to discount them

Rtech · 23rd June 2005, 16:50

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Originally Posted by v12

The Innova would be a hit among tourist cars if it is introduced with the 2.4D Qualis engine. Will reduce the price drastically.

If you remember, Toyota took the decision to deliberately price the Innova higher up to keep away the taxi owners. Looks like they didn't think this through very well.

The base model is just too "base" for people nowadays. Things have moved on, and power steering & windows as an option on a Rs. 7 lakh + vehicle just won't do anymore.

hell_rider · 24th June 2005, 12:54

toyota is reconfiguring its product mix with respect to the innova. its in today's times business section.

pratyaksh · 14th September 2005, 23:32

hi guys,

i am planning to buy innova petrol G2, would it be the right choice or should i go for the diesal. According to ACI the mileage of the innova petrol seems to be quite low!

Mpower · 14th September 2005, 23:47

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

It makes sense to buy an E variant ONLY IF you have a full time driver who has been driving a matador or other such LCV before. That variant comes without Power Steering and is a handful on anything other than a straight road. .

True! Plus you may have to buy him biryani for lunch everyday so that he can maintain his muscles.

Steeroid · 14th September 2005, 23:49

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Originally Posted by pratyaksh

hi guys,

i am planning to buy innova petrol G2, would it be the right choice or should i go for the diesal. According to ACI the mileage of the innova petrol seems to be quite low!

Hey Duboy!

Where in India are you based? I'd recommend the diesel since its quite a nice mover, but refinement is an absolute priority over everything else go for the petrol.

Good choice, by the way!

cnu · 15th September 2005, 00:09

Steeroid,

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeroid

I test drove all variants before putting my money down for the highest spec G.

What made you to shift to DICOR ? Isn't the diesel Innova superior to DICOR technically (my ignorance...) ?

23rd June 2005, 10:29	#1
pkaushal Newbie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 2 Thanked: 0 Times	Entry level Innova Hi TeamBHPians, It seems because of a mismatch in demand and supply, the base model of Innova (E) is carrying a hefty discount of upto 30k in Bangalore and else where. Pls refer to the following news. http://www.business-standard.com/com...t=0&leftindx=1 In this regard, would it make sense to buy an E variant vis-a-vis a G2 variant. Any one who already has an E variant, could please throw more light on the handling and other aspects. Thanks.
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v12 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,739 Thanked: 7,213 Times View My Garage	The Innova would be a hit among tourist cars if it is introduced with the 2.4D Qualis engine. Will reduce the price drastically.
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GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,512 Thanked: 300,698 Times View My Garage	It was aimed primarily at the commercial segment - Big mistake in over-producing the basic variant when there are such huge wait periods for the decently equipped examples. GTO
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5u3zEr0 BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Madras Posts: 379 Thanked: 3 Times	Wouldnt recommend any one buying the E variant for family use. The G variants make more sense as they have the basic comforts reqd of a car which costs that much. Plus, now they are gonna be producing more of the G and V variants so waiting periods will come down.
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pratyaksh BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dubai/India Posts: 123 Thanked: 610 Times View My Garage	hi guys, i am planning to buy innova petrol G2, would it be the right choice or should i go for the diesal. According to ACI the mileage of the innova petrol seems to be quite low!
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