Firstly, thanks for the many 5 star thread ratings, team.
Lets leave the premature discussions on the ANHC out. That said, fact is Honda is in for a tough fight. I've been a staunch supporter of the ANHC's value proposition. As mentioned in my review, the City has 14 years of goodwill....and a ready market that knows it gets an all-rounder. Power, space, fuel efficiency, stupendously high reliability and excellent residuals. A complete no-nonsense sedan. The Vento, on the other hand, brings to the table a more complete package. Better build, quality, equipment, ride and handling. VW is equally a premium brand. I'm wiping my hands in glee waiting to run a sales analysis in the near future. It's going to be a heck of a battle between the two giants...and the only one who gains is I, the customer.
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Originally Posted by Sn1p3r I was in my ANHC..... After a nasty traffic snarl one of the Vento tried racing but it was far too easy for me to keep ahead |
We should have encountered each other, I in the diesel Vento of course
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With your stats and review on Diesel engine Toyota Altis-D is in for a big shocker.
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Originally Posted by SPARKled The Diesel looks like a winner no doubt and where does this leave the poor Altis Diesel. Man!! |
I don't entirely agree with that. As I stated in my
Toyota Altis 1.4 D4-D review, its performance is equivalent to 2 segments below. However, its targetting the customer who couldn't care two hoots about performance. Toyota diesels have built a formidable reputation in India and that's not easy to break.
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Originally Posted by superveloce Now what i have noticed is, the vento is invisible to the crowd. I have spotted ventos in smaller towns, villages, city centres, IT parks and around but this vehicle doesnt draw a second look from any average individual. (Barring the auto-enthusiasts) |
Completely agree. One of the rare test-drives where no stranger stopped and asked me "How much", "When is it launching" or "Whats the fuel efficiency"?
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Originally Posted by karanraheja I guess the Vento OEM stereo is similar to the one in the Polo? I actually think ANHC's OEM stereo is quite good. |
Hey, I listen to a setup that includes 3 amps and two subs every day. There's a reason I dismiss nearly every OEM stereo out there
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Originally Posted by Sahil Vento highline auto ex-thane price is 9 lakhs which is 1.4L cheaper than City V AT ! |
I doubt the difference is so much. A quick check tells me 60 grand ex-Bombay. Either ways, the VW is made in Maharashtra, and pricing in the local state is always an exception rather than the rule.
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Originally Posted by lawyer To my mind, If it is a review from GTO then it has to be the best, touching all the practical aspects that one would like to know before buying a car. |
Thanks! I do try to focus on what the everyday buyer is looking for, instead of only talking about how she feels at 180 kph.
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They could have have even used the Innova diesel and plonked it into the Altis
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They couldn't. Among other things, the Innova is a RWD layout while the Altis is a FWD.
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Originally Posted by ajman28 Also, is the option for adjusting the the front seat only on the left side or is for both the front seats? Surely it wouldnt be safe fidgeting the drivers seat from the rear! |
Only the front passenger seat. Haven't you noticed, "sethias" don't sit right behind the driver.
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Originally Posted by jack7 I stalled him until now for your review on the Vento and I’m quite happy with it but my concern was some of you colleagues noted that the autobox wasn’t that eager? |
Again, I didn't get a chance to drive the AT Vento (drive was split between the Petrol & Diesel MT), thus I cannot comment for sure. However, other reviews who drove the car were complaining about sluggish response from the slushbox.