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Originally Posted by vivekgk It's not my opinion or an argument that the Brezza is built on a Vitara platform and not a regular hatchback platform, it's fact. |
I don't know how else to make the 'platform' point, I'll try one last time anyway. A platform is just a base for a manufacturer to build vehicles on and depending on how modular-ly versatile the platform is designed to be, it can be used to build multiple vehicle types right from hatchbacks to full-blown SUVs.
So when I evaluate a vehicle's capabilities, I don't make assumptions simply because the car in consideration shares a platform with another vehicle, as actual capabilities may vary. Personal opinion of course, you're as entitled to your own judgment as I am to mine.
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I don't really get what you mean by the "built like a hatch" part. Do you mean that it's a monocoque and not a body on frame SUV?
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Nothing to do with body-type. While body-on-frame construction is widely regarded as more robust and abuse-friendly, monocoque construction has its own advantages, preference depends entirely on user requirements.
By 'built like a hatch', I just meant the car isn't built any different from a similarly-sized/specced hatchback (except the higher GC), and nothing in my recent detailed inspection and TD convinced me it's anything more than an equivalent hatchback. I actually found the Baleno better put together overall. Personal opinion again, your mileage may vary.
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That's not the point. Why choose to scale down a Vitara platform at all? Every other manufacturer has chosen to beef up an existing hatchback platform to make their CUVs.
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We can only speculate, but that's a question only Suzuki can answer definitively so I'll leave it at that.
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In fact, one can't really say that the Brezza is cut down from the Vitara either, because it actually weighs just a bit more than the 2WD Vitara, and is wider. The only cutting down seems to be to get it down to under 4m length. There's nothing to indicate that the structural integrity or mechanicals have been compromised. The wider stance would actually benefit stability.
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You brought the whole platform angle into the discussion, not me

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I definitely won't speculate on structural integrity/mechanical equivalence with global models. Sold-in-India models/variants aren't tested transparently (if at all) and there are plenty of examples of global models with compromised Indian versions. Given available trends, I'd be inclined to question quality until proven otherwise, rather than assume quality until proven wrong.
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Originally Posted by vivekgk Personally, I like the high seating position, looks and the increased GC. The fact that I can have these without compromising on usability and fuel efficiency is the key thing for me. The icing on the cake would be the ability to go over bad patches and potholes without needing to slow down or be extra careful. |
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Originally Posted by sriramaero Chetan, I understand that its a raised hatchback, however I also feel that the vehicle's stability/suspension is far far better than any compact SUV's in this range. You have no idea how much I pushed the vehicle and still Brezza was giving a smooth breeze.  |
Don't get me wrong, these are capable vehicles
- just that our definitions of SUVs may differ - and their high GC itself is enough value on Indian roads that are the bane of my preferred low-slung cars.
I take them seriously enough to consider buying one myself. I don't intend to do any real off-roading/trails so proper body-on-frame SUVs are overkill for my requirements. I spent a whole weekend checking out the Brezza thoroughly, it just isn't for me unfortunately. If Ford puts the spare inside the boot for the next Ecosport refresh(yes, i'll take practicality over butch looks anyday

), they have my money!