Best 8.5 lakh Suv/Mini Van

aseem · 9th November 2005, 16:40

Hi Folks,
Have seen the debate between Innova, Scorpio and Dicor going on for a long time. Its about time we take a poll and see what the T Bhpians really feel about these cars. I have limited the budget to 8 lakhs as this poll is meant to be fair, we dont want to compare the 12 lakh rupees top model of Tata Safari Dicor with Scorpio SLX which is for 8.5 lakhs. So to keep the poll fair, which out of these three options will you choose given you had 8.5 lakhs. I think this will answer most questions that prespective buyers for large car in that budget have.
So let the poll begin.....

trinadha · 9th November 2005, 18:18

how come you are getting scorpio top end for 8 lakhs
and what middle model be specific .YOU ought to be clear and the poll is sot clearat all think top end of scorpio is slx and as well as sportz and terming innova there is g1 g2 g3 if uare putiing up this after the b+ segment there also u have nt put up palio 1.9d and gtx i think u should correctit

Vish_Janu · 10th November 2005, 23:32

i wou;ld definitely go for the safari.
its mere presence on the road is quite intimidating & thats GOOOOD.

fieroid · 10th November 2005, 23:55

i would pick a innova 2.5D..... offers more space, more savings and more power in its class..

krish.sathish · 11th November 2005, 00:06

Is chevy tavera not a contender !!

MrBoombastic · 12th November 2005, 16:01

It all depends on one's usage, but if you're a single guy and want to take the girls out, I would recommend the Scorpio. It not only looks the best amongst these three, but is also very very low on maintenance... I know many Scorpio owners who have had their Scorpios for over a year and have spent barely Rs.1000/- - Rs.1,500/- on their vehicles. Yes, the Scorpios are in great condition and have clocked over 10,000kms.

karthik247 · 12th November 2005, 20:58

The Scorpio with huge alloys and tyres be a real eye-catcher. Plus its not all that bad, its comfy and has a decent amt of room inside.

The old Safari is also pretty good, the DICOR dosen't somehow seem that appealing.

nishant_kingpin · 12th November 2005, 21:08

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Originally Posted by fieroid

i would pick a innova 2.5D..... offers more space, more savings and more power in its class..

That sounded more like the Indica V2 :

My pick Innova is ahead and only becaused Top end Safari is not in competition.

Steeroid · 12th November 2005, 23:42

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Originally Posted by aseem

I think this will answer most questions that prespective buyers for large car in that budget have.

If size is the only criteria, you can get the Chevy Tavera for the same Budget and the Indigo Marina TDi will beat them all for sheer value.

jkdas · 13th November 2005, 10:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by aseem

Hi Folks,
Have seen the debate between Innova, Scorpio and Dicor going on for a long time. Its about time we take a poll and see what the T Bhpians really feel about these cars. I have limited the budget to 8 lakhs as this poll is meant to be fair, we dont want to compare the 12 lakh rupees top model of Tata Safari Dicor with Scorpio SLX which is for 8.5 lakhs. So to keep the poll fair, which out of these three options will you choose given you had 8.5 lakhs. I think this will answer most questions that prespective buyers for large car in that budget have.
So let the poll begin.....

why dont you have Tavera in the poll?

best mileage of the group. better built than Scorpio! and Safer than Scorp and can do high speeds

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cnu · 13th November 2005, 18:44

If you want absolute peace of mind, then it has to be Innova and you need to go for not less than the G2 variant. You may have to stretch the budget upto 9 L. I would go with Innova.

zenx · 13th November 2005, 20:41

a bit off topic - are used Innovas on the market yet ?

streetlife · 13th November 2005, 20:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkdas

why dont you have Tavera in the poll?

best mileage of the group. better built than Scorpio! and Safer than Scorp and can do high speeds

)

yup! its now a favourate of call centre taxi operators

zenx · 14th November 2005, 08:53

any reviews of the Tavera Elite yet ? How much better etc is it ?

nitinbhag · 14th November 2005, 18:08

Aseem, you need to relook at the your purpose of holding the poll.. the cars being compared are quite different in terms of the markets they address:

Innova/Tavera - Comfortable, value for money vans meant for transporting people. But take a beating in the image department.. see the 'single guy' comment below.

Scorpio - Good value for money semi SUV. macho image but lacks a bit on space, handling, braking, 4x4, although it has a sparkler of an engine

Dicor - only true SUV this side of 10L with 4x4 options. good highway runner. very comfortable. engine, a bit tedious in city. good image .

Once you have the purpose clear, the poll resolves itself. Me, I already bought the Dicor so you know where my vote is :-)

View Poll Results: which 8.5 lakh Suv/Van you will buy?
Innova --- Middle model	27	62.79%
Scorpio --- Top model	7	16.28%
Tata Safari Dicor --- Base Model	9	20.93%
Voters: 43. You may not vote on this poll

9th November 2005, 16:40	#1
aseem Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,730 Thanked: 441 Times	Best 8.5 lakh Suv/Mini Van Hi Folks, Have seen the debate between Innova, Scorpio and Dicor going on for a long time. Its about time we take a poll and see what the T Bhpians really feel about these cars. I have limited the budget to 8 lakhs as this poll is meant to be fair, we dont want to compare the 12 lakh rupees top model of Tata Safari Dicor with Scorpio SLX which is for 8.5 lakhs. So to keep the poll fair, which out of these three options will you choose given you had 8.5 lakhs. I think this will answer most questions that prespective buyers for large car in that budget have. So let the poll begin.....
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9th November 2005, 18:18	#2
trinadha BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: HYDERABAD Posts: 244 Thanked: 22 Times	how come you are getting scorpio top end for 8 lakhs and what middle model be specific .YOU ought to be clear and the poll is sot clearat all think top end of scorpio is slx and as well as sportz and terming innova there is g1 g2 g3 if uare putiing up this after the b+ segment there also u have nt put up palio 1.9d and gtx i think u should correctit
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10th November 2005, 23:32	#3
Vish_Janu BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 250 Thanked: 376 Times	i wou;ld definitely go for the safari. its mere presence on the road is quite intimidating & thats GOOOOD.
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10th November 2005, 23:55	#4
fieroid BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 706 Thanked: 304 Times	i would pick a innova 2.5D..... offers more space, more savings and more power in its class..
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11th November 2005, 00:06	#5
krish.sathish BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 99 Thanked: 72 Times	Is chevy tavera not a contender !!
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12th November 2005, 16:01	#6
MrBoombastic BANNED Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 253 Thanked: 6 Times	It all depends on one's usage, but if you're a single guy and want to take the girls out, I would recommend the Scorpio. It not only looks the best amongst these three, but is also very very low on maintenance... I know many Scorpio owners who have had their Scorpios for over a year and have spent barely Rs.1000/- - Rs.1,500/- on their vehicles. Yes, the Scorpios are in great condition and have clocked over 10,000kms.
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12th November 2005, 20:58	#7
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	The Scorpio with huge alloys and tyres be a real eye-catcher. Plus its not all that bad, its comfy and has a decent amt of room inside. The old Safari is also pretty good, the DICOR dosen't somehow seem that appealing.
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13th November 2005, 18:44	#11
cnu BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR/HYD Posts: 297 Thanked: 114 Times	If you want absolute peace of mind, then it has to be Innova and you need to go for not less than the G2 variant. You may have to stretch the budget upto 9 L. I would go with Innova.
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13th November 2005, 20:41	#12
zenx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,161 Thanked: 158 Times View My Garage	a bit off topic - are used Innovas on the market yet ?
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14th November 2005, 08:53	#14
zenx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,161 Thanked: 158 Times View My Garage	any reviews of the Tavera Elite yet ? How much better etc is it ?
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14th November 2005, 18:08	#15
nitinbhag BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 262 Thanked: 2 Times	Aseem, you need to relook at the your purpose of holding the poll.. the cars being compared are quite different in terms of the markets they address: Innova/Tavera - Comfortable, value for money vans meant for transporting people. But take a beating in the image department.. see the 'single guy' comment below. Scorpio - Good value for money semi SUV. macho image but lacks a bit on space, handling, braking, 4x4, although it has a sparkler of an engine Dicor - only true SUV this side of 10L with 4x4 options. good highway runner. very comfortable. engine, a bit tedious in city. good image . Once you have the purpose clear, the poll resolves itself. Me, I already bought the Dicor so you know where my vote is :-)
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