Would you buy a chevy srv tcdi

cooldude1988765 · 17th September 2009, 20:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by aaggoswami

How about the Captiva powertrain on this car ?.

You obviously need to keep things realistic. GM lauching it with the fgt itself will be a great thing vgt is just wishful thinking

Gilead · 17th September 2009, 20:20

The SRV is a good looekr no doubt, but I have driven one and the gearbox is rotten. If the Diesel comes with the same box, then I would not go anywhere close to it. Even the 800 has a better gearbox than the SRV.

cooldude1988765 · 17th September 2009, 20:25

I am assuming the diesel will have the same gearbox as the optra magnum tcdi. I highly doubt a 1.6 ltr petrol gearbox will be able to take all the torque from the 2lit diesel.

MaserQ · 17th September 2009, 20:35

Would there be a market for a diesel SRV? Maybe. If the price was right. If GM update the looks a little bit. As the product is showing its age, Rs.8 lac for a diesel SRV even with that excellent engine, sounds a little pricey.

ganeshtvpm · 17th September 2009, 21:03

one of the best looking hatchback in India.
@MaserQ
Still would be VFM than Skoda Fabia and Honda Jazz

rajivanoj · 17th September 2009, 21:18

yes..i like srv much , but i could not see much on road, but if its diesel then most prefer it, i prefer srv has better looks than UV-A, much sporty.

ACM · 18th September 2009, 12:21

150 bhp diesel (of the cruz) or even the the 121 bhp of the magnum, on the srv, with alloys, sports trip, airags, abs = hotest selling hatch in India - Won't happen. Good deals rarely happen.

Fortuner (reasonably so), Linea & vista (definately so) are the only truly exciting vfm options that have come in last 3 years.

100BHP · 18th September 2009, 13:09

We have one in our neighborhood (in blue) and it has some after market chrome treatment.
My kid is totally crazy about it as how it looks , wish that it should be launched again in some new avatar.

oops · 18th September 2009, 14:03

Yes, but only if we get the one in the second pic.

Caramelo · 18th September 2009, 14:44

the design is okay. we like that. if they were to put in the diesel engine and improved the features or spec. yeah i would have a go at it.!! a facelift would be nice too. the sad thing is that you get like only one airbag!! if at all. and i dont know the rest and you have the petrol version currently right?

how about a cruze HATCHBACK guys? 7 lacs for petrol and 8 lacs for diesel. obviously loaded with sunroof and sweet stuff

cooldude1988765 · 18th September 2009, 14:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by oops

Yes, but only if we get the one in the second pic.

LOL the one in the second pic i am sure is just good photography.

Dante · 18th September 2009, 14:58

When this car was launched at 6-7L, people thought that it would be an expensive buy since it an hatchback afterall.
But now we have fabia, jazz and i20 as well, and now the diesel variant of SRV, it might click.

Besides it looks beautiful. And one of the best bets if you are up to give facial mods.
I've seen people buying them and then adding spoilers and alloys, it looks stunning.

ACM · 18th September 2009, 17:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caramelo

the design is okay. we like that. if they were to put in the diesel engine and improved the features or spec. yeah i would have a go at it.!! a facelift would be nice too. the sad thing is that you get like only one airbag!! if at all. and i dont know the rest and you have the petrol version currently right?

how about a cruze HATCHBACK guys? 7 lacs for petrol and 8 lacs for diesel. obviously loaded with sunroof and sweet stuff

Dream On - A good dream, but a dream none the less for the price point.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dante

When this car was launched at 6-7L, people thought that it would be an expensive buy since it an hatchback afterall.
But now we have fabia, jazz and i20 as well, and now the diesel variant of SRV, it might click.

Besides it looks beautiful. And one of the best bets if you are up to give facial mods.
I've seen people buying them and then adding spoilers and alloys, it looks stunning.

Spot on, now for some serious power in the body.

GTO · 19th September 2009, 14:04

The petrol SRV was what, 8.5 lakhs on the road? The diesel will go on to atleast 9.5....that's outpricing a hatch for India. Plus, the SRV really isn't a drivers car : dead steering, mediocre handling and so-so brakes.

Related Thread

You want a hot hatch? Look no further than the erstwhile Palio 1.6 & the Getz CDRi.

beejay · 19th September 2009, 15:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTO

The petrol SRV was what, 8.5 lakhs on the road? The diesel will go on to atleast 9.5....that's outpricing a hatch for India. Plus, the SRV really isn't a drivers car : dead steering, mediocre handling and so-so brakes.

Related Thread

You want a hot hatch? Look no further than the erstwhile Palio 1.6 & the Getz CDRi.

You mean CRDI, right.

View Poll Results: SRV DIESEL YES OR NO
YES	82	75.23%
NO WAAY IT IS TOO OLD TO EVEN CONSIDER IT NOW	27	24.77%
Voters: 109. You may not vote on this poll

17th September 2009, 20:20	#17
Gilead Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,142 Thanked: 60 Times	The SRV is a good looekr no doubt, but I have driven one and the gearbox is rotten. If the Diesel comes with the same box, then I would not go anywhere close to it. Even the 800 has a better gearbox than the SRV.
	() Thanks

17th September 2009, 20:25	#18
cooldude1988765 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,055 Thanked: 222 Times	I am assuming the diesel will have the same gearbox as the optra magnum tcdi. I highly doubt a 1.6 ltr petrol gearbox will be able to take all the torque from the 2lit diesel.
	() Thanks

17th September 2009, 20:35	#19
MaserQ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,196 Thanked: 166 Times	Would there be a market for a diesel SRV? Maybe. If the price was right. If GM update the looks a little bit. As the product is showing its age, Rs.8 lac for a diesel SRV even with that excellent engine, sounds a little pricey.
	() Thanks

17th September 2009, 21:03	#20
ganeshtvpm BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: trivandrum Posts: 69 Thanked: 15 Times	one of the best looking hatchback in India. @MaserQ Still would be VFM than Skoda Fabia and Honda Jazz
	() Thanks

17th September 2009, 21:18	#21
rajivanoj BANNED Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 398 Thanked: 52 Times View My Garage	yes..i like srv much , but i could not see much on road, but if its diesel then most prefer it, i prefer srv has better looks than UV-A, much sporty.
	() Thanks

18th September 2009, 12:21	#22
ACM Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,769 Thanked: 4,576 Times View My Garage	150 bhp diesel (of the cruz) or even the the 121 bhp of the magnum, on the srv, with alloys, sports trip, airags, abs = hotest selling hatch in India - Won't happen. Good deals rarely happen. Fortuner (reasonably so), Linea & vista (definately so) are the only truly exciting vfm options that have come in last 3 years.
	() Thanks

18th September 2009, 13:09	#23
100BHP BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 147 Thanked: 570 Times	We have one in our neighborhood (in blue) and it has some after market chrome treatment. My kid is totally crazy about it as how it looks , wish that it should be launched again in some new avatar.
	() Thanks

18th September 2009, 14:03	#24
oops BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Holy City-Asr Posts: 124 Thanked: 82 Times	Yes, but only if we get the one in the second pic.
	() Thanks

18th September 2009, 14:44	#25
Caramelo BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ahmedabad Posts: 769 Thanked: 17 Times	the design is okay. we like that. if they were to put in the diesel engine and improved the features or spec. yeah i would have a go at it.!! a facelift would be nice too. the sad thing is that you get like only one airbag!! if at all. and i dont know the rest and you have the petrol version currently right? how about a cruze HATCHBACK guys? 7 lacs for petrol and 8 lacs for diesel. obviously loaded with sunroof and sweet stuff Last edited by Caramelo : 18th September 2009 at 14:48.
	() Thanks

18th September 2009, 14:58	#27
Dante BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nasik Posts: 395 Thanked: 118 Times	When this car was launched at 6-7L, people thought that it would be an expensive buy since it an hatchback afterall. But now we have fabia, jazz and i20 as well, and now the diesel variant of SRV, it might click. Besides it looks beautiful. And one of the best bets if you are up to give facial mods. I've seen people buying them and then adding spoilers and alloys, it looks stunning.
	() Thanks

19th September 2009, 14:04	#29
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,786 Thanked: 322,472 Times View My Garage	The petrol SRV was what, 8.5 lakhs on the road? The diesel will go on to atleast 9.5....that's outpricing a hatch for India. Plus, the SRV really isn't a drivers car : dead steering, mediocre handling and so-so brakes. Related Thread You want a hot hatch? Look no further than the erstwhile Palio 1.6 & the Getz CDRi.
	() Thanks