Which is your Favorite car in the C+ Segment?

stanjohn123 · 25th November 2009, 17:22

T-Bhpians choose based on factors including

1) Comfort and Interior Quality
2) Engine performance
3) Price
4) Features

The cars being compared here are

1 ) Honda Civic
2 ) Toyota Altis
3 ) Chevrolet Cruze LTZ
4 ) Skoda Laura Ambiente

Do give reasons for your decisions also.

abhinav.s · 25th November 2009, 17:28

Honda Civic for me. Though i dont own one currently, have driven the paddle shift Civic of a friend.
Its just a treat to drive and handles really well. My friend says even if he drives the Civic for hours at a stretch he does not get tired which speaks of the comfort and the interior quality is also amazing.
I love the looks of the Civic better than the cars listed but again looks are subjective.
So Civic it is for me!!

stanjohn123 · 25th November 2009, 17:28

Bhpians please do not include After Sales Service in your decision. That is excluded.

(Just to see if Skoda stands a chance without that ..yeah call me biased..hehehe)

Pragmites · 25th November 2009, 17:32

Why is the Jetta excluded?

abhayshanu · 25th November 2009, 17:37

The cruze, hands down.
I have always liked powerful chevys and this is a true chevy, the clutch might be hard, but nothing you cant get use to.

n.devdath · 25th November 2009, 17:40

Skoda Laura hands down.

Tank like build, decent GC, superb durability and presence and to top it all, the reputation of having "tolerated" some of the worst service technicians in the country.
Get a good service station and nothing beats it, just nothing.

jigbarai · 25th November 2009, 17:51

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Originally Posted by n.devdath

Skoda Laura hands down.

Tank like build, decent GC, superb durability and presence and to top it all, the reputation of having "tolerated" some of the worst service technicians in the country.
Get a good service station and nothing beats it, just nothing.

+1 to this.

Also, when we are talking fully loaded for all the cars, why not the Laura L & K version ?

If I am allowed to take it a step further, why not the Yellow Laura vRS from the Auto Expo

kingofmyworld · 25th November 2009, 17:55

I'm always towards CIVIC, It has the best looks compared to other cars listed above.
Quality is not compromised, Power is not compromised.

madhukar_n · 25th November 2009, 17:57

If i take all the aspects into account, I can only think of Corolla Altis. It is an out and out all rounder. The others are good in one but overall package has to be altis.

stanjohn123 · 25th November 2009, 17:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pragmites

Why is the Jetta excluded?

Oh man i forgot about that , Sorry.

Is it possible to add it now ??

Sarvodaya · 25th November 2009, 17:59

I think you should add the Automatic Version to the List. If it is included, then I would pick Toyota Altis Automatic

Pragmites · 25th November 2009, 18:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by stanjohn123

Oh man i forgot about that , Sorry.

Is it possible to add it now ??

I guess you will have to check with Mods

stanjohn123 · 25th November 2009, 18:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by jigbarai

+1 to this.

Also, when we are talking fully loaded for all the cars, why not the Laura L & K version ?

If I am allowed to take it a step further, why not the Yellow Laura vRS from the Auto Expo

I wanted the OTR price to be within 17 laks. So that would be fair when we compare cars in the lower price bracket like Civic and Altis. The L&K is nearly 20 Laks and the Laura VRS would not be less than 24 for sure.

stanjohn123 · 25th November 2009, 18:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sarvodaya

I think you should add the Automatic Version to the List. If it is included, then I would pick Toyota Altis Automatic

Yes automatics included for Civic and Altis.They are the fully loaded option right.Guess even Laura has it in the ambiente variant.

StarVegabond · 25th November 2009, 18:13

I do not intend to vote, but want to register my opinion here about these "D segment" cars

Honda Civic : Probably the best looks, most luxurious feel and drive, if i had some extra money, i would have bought Civic compared to ANHC.

Toyota Corolla Altis : Best in Class Class D Sedan, Leadership position both in terms of Sales, Brand Positioning as well as Ownership experience
Probably the maximum scoring sedan.

Skoda Laura: When i travelled in this car, i just fell in love with the ride.
i have also heard myself from several owners that it is the Best Car for that price. But i would stay away from Skoda just like i am stayed away from FIAT when i upgraded last time.

VW Jetta : Car appears to be a good product, i have not personally driven this car, hence does not know the ride quality etc. I have seen the car from closeby, VW is investing in India in manufacturing, distribution, service and brand building. Whether i will put my money on a Jetta ?, answer is NO, i need more proof points about the car and the company.

GM Cruze : I have read the reports, i have not seen/driven the car yet. Hence can not comment. But from what i understand it is a BIG car.
Similar to VW Jetta, i would need more proof points before i decide to put my money on Cruze.

View Poll Results: Choose your favourite car in the C+ Segment(All T-Bhpians)
Honda Civic(Fully Loaded)	58	26.01%
Toyota Altis(Fully loaded)	57	25.56%
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ	55	24.66%
Skoda Laura Ambiente	33	14.80%
Volkswagen Jetta	20	8.97%
Voters: 223. You may not vote on this poll

25th November 2009, 17:22	#1
stanjohn123 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: TN 75 Posts: 1,345 Thanked: 1,800 Times View My Garage	Which is your Favorite car in the C+ Segment? T-Bhpians choose based on factors including 1) Comfort and Interior Quality 2) Engine performance 3) Price 4) Features The cars being compared here are 1 ) Honda Civic 2 ) Toyota Altis 3 ) Chevrolet Cruze LTZ 4 ) Skoda Laura Ambiente Do give reasons for your decisions also.
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25th November 2009, 17:28	#2
abhinav.s Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: B'lore,Coorg Posts: 2,778 Thanked: 1,284 Times	Honda Civic for me. Though i dont own one currently, have driven the paddle shift Civic of a friend. Its just a treat to drive and handles really well. My friend says even if he drives the Civic for hours at a stretch he does not get tired which speaks of the comfort and the interior quality is also amazing. I love the looks of the Civic better than the cars listed but again looks are subjective. So Civic it is for me!!
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25th November 2009, 17:28	#3
stanjohn123 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: TN 75 Posts: 1,345 Thanked: 1,800 Times View My Garage	Bhpians please do not include After Sales Service in your decision. That is excluded. (Just to see if Skoda stands a chance without that ..yeah call me biased..hehehe)
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25th November 2009, 17:32	#4
Pragmites BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 224 Thanked: Once	Why is the Jetta excluded?
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25th November 2009, 17:37	#5
abhayshanu BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 708 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	The cruze, hands down. I have always liked powerful chevys and this is a true chevy, the clutch might be hard, but nothing you cant get use to.
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25th November 2009, 17:40	#6
n.devdath BANNED Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4,287 Thanked: 2,812 Times	Skoda Laura hands down. Tank like build, decent GC, superb durability and presence and to top it all, the reputation of having "tolerated" some of the worst service technicians in the country. Get a good service station and nothing beats it, just nothing.
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25th November 2009, 17:55	#8
kingofmyworld BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hyderabad / pensylvania. Posts: 816 Thanked: 536 Times View My Garage	I'm always towards CIVIC, It has the best looks compared to other cars listed above. Quality is not compromised, Power is not compromised.
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25th November 2009, 17:57	#9
madhukar_n BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 395 Thanked: 180 Times	If i take all the aspects into account, I can only think of Corolla Altis. It is an out and out all rounder. The others are good in one but overall package has to be altis.
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25th November 2009, 17:59	#11
Sarvodaya BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 493 Thanked: 830 Times	I think you should add the Automatic Version to the List. If it is included, then I would pick Toyota Altis Automatic
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25th November 2009, 18:13	#15
StarVegabond Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,891 Thanked: 43 Times	I do not intend to vote, but want to register my opinion here about these "D segment" cars Honda Civic : Probably the best looks, most luxurious feel and drive, if i had some extra money, i would have bought Civic compared to ANHC. Toyota Corolla Altis : Best in Class Class D Sedan, Leadership position both in terms of Sales, Brand Positioning as well as Ownership experience Probably the maximum scoring sedan. Skoda Laura: When i travelled in this car, i just fell in love with the ride. i have also heard myself from several owners that it is the Best Car for that price. But i would stay away from Skoda just like i am stayed away from FIAT when i upgraded last time. VW Jetta : Car appears to be a good product, i have not personally driven this car, hence does not know the ride quality etc. I have seen the car from closeby, VW is investing in India in manufacturing, distribution, service and brand building. Whether i will put my money on a Jetta ?, answer is NO, i need more proof points about the car and the company. GM Cruze : I have read the reports, i have not seen/driven the car yet. Hence can not comment. But from what i understand it is a BIG car. Similar to VW Jetta, i would need more proof points before i decide to put my money on Cruze.
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