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Originally Posted by Crazy_Bean
Thanks. Figo comes across as an excellent product. The only downside I see is the size, It is grand i10 size, I prefer i20 size but still, I would consider it for that amazing engine. I have a ford fiesta at home and its too good to drive. I am ok with features that Figo offers.
Regarding Rapid, Please read my response to Turbohead above. I love DSGs and automatic would be something I don't have and would love to experience.
Thanks Vikram, S cross is a good product but it somehow does not feel young. It is definitely packed but I would go for the Creta Automatic if I were to consider S Cross 1.6. That said, Automatic transmissions have my fancy, the only problem is that I cant figure out if it will be worth it sacrificing certain bits to get an autobox. I mean would I be happier with an easy to maintain fast manual, or and slightly painful DSG (read: Rapid).
Appreciate your help.
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Personally - the fiesta and the new Figo cannot be compared as far as driving pleasure is concerned. They are poles apart, and it reflects in the various threads on T-BHP.
However, with the right tyres, the Figo will be a decent handler though not Fiesta good (trust me - I kick myself for not getting the Fiesta).
Secondly, regarding the DSG: There are people who say that the new DSG doesn't spring up any surprises, but then again there are those who have experienced problems with their new DSGs, including a thread where the Octavia TSi had a mechatronic fire related issue.
If reliability is one of the priorities, if timely servicing and part availability is a priority - I would advise you to stay away from the VWAG group vehicles, especially those with a 7 speed DSG.
The 6 speed DSG which I use on the Laura is significantly more reliable as per statistics, but I still end up worrying about it whenever stuck in a jam, or when i feel a slight jerk.
Similarly, the service and part availability is a put-off!
However, that being said - performance, automatic, and reliability don't go hand in hand in your price bracket. I've been in a similar dilemma, and its either a fun to drive manual car, or a convenient automatic - simply because the most fun diesel automatic (Rapid/Vento) scores poorly on reliability.
At the end of the day, it boils down to your daily commute - is it traffic packed, or is it relatively smooth? If smooth - a fast manual Figo would be a good choice, if not - the Creta A/T as you mentioned is a decent compromise (decent just because the 6 speed AT is a little on the slower side, but comfortable to use in traffic).
There are days I enjoy using our family workhorse - the Etios D, simply because of it's agility and M/T gearbox; and in all fairness, as my daily commute doesn't see much traffic - I am toying with the idea of switching back to M/T (with a nice TSi engine under the hood!)
Similarly, just like you - I would pay the premium for the Creta over the S Cross 1.6 - it's worth it!
Some interesting threads for you to look at, which I am sure you've done:
1) KKC's Figo review:
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...1-5l-tdci.html
2) BNM's Creta review including the behaviour of the AT transmission at different speeds:
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...ip-report.html
Hope these help!
I am still in a similar dilemma - cannot seem to choose between M/T & A/T though performance isn't a criteria as much as comfortable seats, low maintenance, and reliability is.