Best Entry Level Chauffeur Driven Diesel Sedan

jigbarai · 26th October 2009, 12:04

Manza seems to be on fire here.

Unless 3 ppl are going to be in the back seat most of the time, I'd beg to differ and suggest the Dzire.

Have not driven or even seen the Manza yet, but simply if I were to speak based on the experience of primarily the suspension and other aspects between Swift and the Vista.

ashthedivx · 26th October 2009, 12:08

Well, not sure but Manza seeems to be taking over the crown from Indigo XL. If anyone remember Indigo XL was advertised as Indian Limo at the time of launch. Indigo XL is definitely the best one of the lot to be called best chauffeur driven diesel sedan in India till now.

normally_crazy · 26th October 2009, 12:09

How does the Fusion qualify as a sedan ?

Also I can see the majority voting for the Manza - I have not sat in a Manza to experience the back seat in it, that's why I have voted for the Mahindra Logan.

I would like to know how many of the people who have voted for the Manza have sat / experienced the Manza back seat before they have voted for it ? If they are voting after hearing/reading reviews I would not count that vote at least.

I have sat in all the cars except the Manza. The Logan for me offers the perfect balance between comfort, space and ride quality.

shubhodeepdas@g · 26th October 2009, 12:53

I think I would leave out the Fords (although Fusion is hardly a sedan) simply because they are purely driver's car and mostly come with hard suspension setups, negating the plush ride part.

Linea is not an entry level sedan at all.

Both Logan and Manza are ideally suited for the job.

an_and · 26th October 2009, 13:46

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Originally Posted by rajivn

Not sure of this polls meaning or relevance. You have just picked one aspect of a car - back seat comfort and asked for a rating.

Its a no brainer - undoubtedly its Manza.

And Linea in Entry Level Sedan ? You shud be kidding. You gonna upset the Linea owners.

+1 to that. What makes you consider the linea as an entry level sedan. If it is indeed so, then why are fiesta, verna even a mitsubushi diesel out of this survey!

SkyWalker · 26th October 2009, 13:48

Its got to be Manza by a mile.

highsteem · 26th October 2009, 14:15

I have not driven/seen manza yet. However I have driven/sat the earlier indigo xl. Man, if I sit in the back seat, it seems like a living room for sure. So why is there any poll required?

anilkalvani · 26th October 2009, 15:00

Ford Ikon 6.36L (TDCi)
Ford Fusion 7.59L (TDCi Base)
Mahindra Logan 6.83L (DLE)
Swift Dzire 6.33L (LDi)
Tata Manza 6.5L (Estimated; Base)
Fiat Linea 8.13L (Active)

Ikon - Rear not very comfortable

Fusion - Hello, you metioned Diesel SEDAN, so this is counted out

Logan - The Cheapest Most Comfortable Chauffeur Driven Car

Dzire - Rear Seat is decent, but ride is a bit bouncy.

Manza -

Hello, is it out in the market? How many people who have voted for it have actually sat in the rear seat? Please just don't vote for the sake of it.

Linea - Its not an Entry level Diesel Sedan; Not Applicable.

The Unanimous Choice - Logan

pb10gagan · 26th October 2009, 15:08

well i dont know about comfort but Logan is by far the most chauffer driven diesel entry level sedan.
simply because i have seen most of them being employed as taxis. which obviously are chauffer driven.
and its cheap, how do i know, even indian airlines can afford it for the pick and drop of their more elite pilot crop.
the less elite cabin crew is herded in an indigo marina.

McLaren Rulez · 26th October 2009, 15:08

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Originally Posted by anilkalvani

Ikon - Rear not very comfortable

Have you sat in one? Its very very comfy!

anilkalvani · 26th October 2009, 15:18

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Originally Posted by McLaren Rulez

Have you sat in one? Its very very comfy!

Bro, have you compared & factored the leg room, seat width, rear suspension, ride quality & under thigh support between the Ikon and the Logan? And am i not entitled to my opinion dude? You find the Ikon more comfortable so go vote for it!!!

McLaren Rulez · 26th October 2009, 15:28

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Originally Posted by anilkalvani

And am i not entitled to my opinion dude?

By all means! I merely wondered why you found it uncomfortable.

normally_crazy · 26th October 2009, 15:31

I have a question looking at the poll results,

Is the Linea back seat a better place to be than the Logan back seat ?

anilkalvani · 26th October 2009, 16:11

+1 Gautam.

Also, points that must be considered before voting, since the emphasis is on "Best Entry Level Chauffeur Driven Diesel Sedan":

Ingress & Egress
Seat Cushioning Comfort
Under Thigh Support
Seat Back Position
Shoulder Room
Legroom
Roof Height
Ride Quality
Suspension
Seat Width

Malikayil · 26th October 2009, 16:14

NOTHING MATCH ITS COMFORT !

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Originally Posted by Gautam Misra

With the launch of the Manza, the competition in the segment of entry level sedans has further heated up. In this backdrop I request you all to vote and give your views as to which is the best entry level diesel sedan in terms of back seat comfort. Kindly choose from the following:

(i) Ford Ikon TDCi

(ii) Mahindra Logan

(iii) Swift Dzire

(iv) Tata Manza

(v) Linea

(vi) Ford Fusion (even though this may not strictly be a sedan)

View Poll Results: Which is the best Chauffeur Driven Entry Level Diesel Sedan
Ford Ikon	12	5.77%
Ford Fusion	1	0.48%
Mahindra Logan	22	10.58%
Swift Dzire	2	0.96%
Tata Manza	131	62.98%
Linea	40	19.23%
Voters: 208. You may not vote on this poll

26th October 2009, 12:04	#31
jigbarai BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 554 Thanked: 29 Times	Manza seems to be on fire here. Unless 3 ppl are going to be in the back seat most of the time, I'd beg to differ and suggest the Dzire. Have not driven or even seen the Manza yet, but simply if I were to speak based on the experience of primarily the suspension and other aspects between Swift and the Vista.
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26th October 2009, 12:08	#32
ashthedivx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,356 Thanked: 24 Times	Well, not sure but Manza seeems to be taking over the crown from Indigo XL. If anyone remember Indigo XL was advertised as Indian Limo at the time of launch. Indigo XL is definitely the best one of the lot to be called best chauffeur driven diesel sedan in India till now.
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26th October 2009, 12:09	#33
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 528 Times View My Garage	How does the Fusion qualify as a sedan ? Also I can see the majority voting for the Manza - I have not sat in a Manza to experience the back seat in it, that's why I have voted for the Mahindra Logan. I would like to know how many of the people who have voted for the Manza have sat / experienced the Manza back seat before they have voted for it ? If they are voting after hearing/reading reviews I would not count that vote at least. I have sat in all the cars except the Manza. The Logan for me offers the perfect balance between comfort, space and ride quality. Last edited by normally_crazy : 26th October 2009 at 12:12.
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26th October 2009, 12:53	#34
shubhodeepdas@g BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 386 Thanked: 558 Times View My Garage	I think I would leave out the Fords (although Fusion is hardly a sedan) simply because they are purely driver's car and mostly come with hard suspension setups, negating the plush ride part. Linea is not an entry level sedan at all. Both Logan and Manza are ideally suited for the job.
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26th October 2009, 13:48	#36
SkyWalker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,531 Thanked: 136 Times	Its got to be Manza by a mile.
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26th October 2009, 14:15	#37
highsteem BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 123 Thanked: 13 Times	I have not driven/seen manza yet. However I have driven/sat the earlier indigo xl. Man, if I sit in the back seat, it seems like a living room for sure. So why is there any poll required?
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26th October 2009, 15:00	#38
anilkalvani BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bandra West, Bombay Posts: 633 Thanked: 89 Times	Ford Ikon 6.36L (TDCi) Ford Fusion 7.59L (TDCi Base) Mahindra Logan 6.83L (DLE) Swift Dzire 6.33L (LDi) Tata Manza 6.5L (Estimated; Base) Fiat Linea 8.13L (Active) Ikon - Rear not very comfortable Fusion - Hello, you metioned Diesel SEDAN, so this is counted out Logan - The Cheapest Most Comfortable Chauffeur Driven Car Dzire - Rear Seat is decent, but ride is a bit bouncy. Manza - Hello, is it out in the market? How many people who have voted for it have actually sat in the rear seat? Please just don't vote for the sake of it. Linea - Its not an Entry level Diesel Sedan; Not Applicable. The Unanimous Choice - Logan Last edited by anilkalvani : 26th October 2009 at 15:01.
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26th October 2009, 15:08	#39
pb10gagan BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Construction Capital Posts: 370 Thanked: 13 Times	well i dont know about comfort but Logan is by far the most chauffer driven diesel entry level sedan. simply because i have seen most of them being employed as taxis. which obviously are chauffer driven. and its cheap, how do i know, even indian airlines can afford it for the pick and drop of their more elite pilot crop. the less elite cabin crew is herded in an indigo marina. Last edited by pb10gagan : 26th October 2009 at 15:10.
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26th October 2009, 15:31	#43
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 528 Times View My Garage	I have a question looking at the poll results, Is the Linea back seat a better place to be than the Logan back seat ?
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26th October 2009, 16:11	#44
anilkalvani BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bandra West, Bombay Posts: 633 Thanked: 89 Times	+1 Gautam. Also, points that must be considered before voting, since the emphasis is on "Best Entry Level Chauffeur Driven Diesel Sedan": Ingress & Egress Seat Cushioning Comfort Under Thigh Support Seat Back Position Shoulder Room Legroom Roof Height Ride Quality Suspension Seat Width Last edited by anilkalvani : 26th October 2009 at 16:14.
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