Renault Scala vs Nissan Sunny : Choosing between the siblings

SujAce · 27th September 2012, 11:20

BHPians,
Any Sunny owners in this discussion? Need some feedback on the vehicle, the A.S.S and everything else in general.
I've test driven it and liked it, more from a stability and rear-seat comfort perspective. Am not a speed demon, so, would not be driving at speeds of 120+ anyway - more for a family driving.

I've also evaluated the Rapid, Vento and the City. IMHO, the City's performance and drive-ability was better than the Vento. Also, have heard a lot of horror stories of Skoda's A.S.S from some owners - again not sure if its a common phenomenon these days.

Any suggestions on which is the best car for a family use? Am more inclined towards the Sunny, but would appreciate some more gyaan to make a better choice.

satish_appasani · 27th September 2012, 17:06

I picked Sunny Dsl XV yesterday. I was looking for a VFM family sedan and Sunnny fits the bill perfectly for me. Looked at Scala, Rapid (worried about maintenance), Vento (Expensive for my budget & also high maintenance costs).

I was looking for a long term keeper (read > 5 yearss).

I find the driveability in city to be very good. As already mentioned in other reviews, 3rd gear is like driving automatic. The cons for me are dull interiors, less storage space for it's size, no driver arm rest.

Axe77 · 27th September 2012, 22:18

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Originally Posted by SujAce

BHPians,
Any Sunny owners in this discussion? Need some feedback on the vehicle, the A.S.S and everything else in general.
I've test driven it and liked it, more from a stability and rear-seat comfort perspective. Am not a speed demon, so, would not be driving at speeds of 120+ anyway - more for a family driving.

I've also evaluated the Rapid, Vento and the City. IMHO, the City's performance and drive-ability was better than the Vento. Also, have heard a lot of horror stories of Skoda's A.S.S from some owners - again not sure if its a common phenomenon these days.

Any suggestions on which is the best car for a family use? Am more inclined towards the Sunny, but would appreciate some more gyaan to make a better choice.

I haven't serviced the sunny yet but from what you described I think the sunny suits your requirements quite well. (I'm assuming you're considering diesel). It has excellent in-city drivability and if you're not heavy footed on the accelerator then the drive is rewarding till at least 120/130 kmph. The ride quality is excellent, the steering is light and although its not ford sporty by a long shot, it's not too bad for the sedate driver, the space inside is awesome although the under thigh support on rear seats is slightly under par. Quality overall is acceptable (not outstanding) and the interiors pleasing. Ergonomics are great. Variants are very well kitted out.

Happy to give more details if you have any very specific queries.

Cheers

AbhiJ · 27th September 2012, 22:26

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Originally Posted by SujAce

Any suggestions on which is the best car for a family use? Am more inclined towards the Sunny, but would appreciate some more gyaan to make a better choice.

Are you looking for petrol or diesel?

SujAce · 27th September 2012, 23:30

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Originally Posted by Axe77

I haven't serviced the sunny yet but from what you described I think the sunny suits your requirements quite well. (I'm assuming you're considering diesel).

Sorry, forgot to mention it - was looking out for Petrol since my weekly drive would be abt 40-50 kms.

Axe77 · 28th September 2012, 07:34

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Originally Posted by SujAce

Sorry, forgot to mention it - was looking out for Petrol since my weekly drive would be abt 40-50 kms.

Haven't driven the petrol sunny so no view on it but I'd pick the honda city from that list any day. I own a city in the house so can recommend fro personal experience

girishglg · 13th October 2012, 09:17

It seems like from the poll the Sunny XV is at this point of time voted more than its nearest alternative XL and the top end Scala RxZ in second. Not sure why it is so as it does not seem to offer that kind of value for the extra bucks paid.

IMO and from what GTO mentioned as well XV just has the Keyless start button and some small upgrades over XL

revv_maniac · 6th January 2013, 04:54

Scala RxL Vs Sunny XL :

15 inch alloys and tires (I prefer the scala's alloys than sunny's - plain jane)
Fine vision meters for scala VS the 2001 Corolla type meters in Sunny.

Small tweak in the Gears, Suspension, steering and most importantly the brakes for Scala over the Sunny - a scala thread started by a Renault- Nissan employee mentions so.

Looks of Scala - Subjective.

60K premium over the Sunny Xl is worth it, IMO. may be a 10-15K over priced.

View Poll Results: Which of these sibling variants (diesel) would you choose?
Nissan Sunny XL	25	16.03%
Renault Scala RxL	14	8.97%
Nissan Sunny XV	36	23.08%
Renault Scala RxZ	39	25.00%
None of these, some other car	42	26.92%
Voters: 156. You may not vote on this poll

27th September 2012, 11:20	#31
SujAce BHPian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Thane West Posts: 49 Thanked: 18 Times	Re: Renault Scala vs Nissan Sunny : Choosing between the siblings BHPians, Any Sunny owners in this discussion? Need some feedback on the vehicle, the A.S.S and everything else in general. I've test driven it and liked it, more from a stability and rear-seat comfort perspective. Am not a speed demon, so, would not be driving at speeds of 120+ anyway - more for a family driving. I've also evaluated the Rapid, Vento and the City. IMHO, the City's performance and drive-ability was better than the Vento. Also, have heard a lot of horror stories of Skoda's A.S.S from some owners - again not sure if its a common phenomenon these days. Any suggestions on which is the best car for a family use? Am more inclined towards the Sunny, but would appreciate some more gyaan to make a better choice.
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27th September 2012, 17:06	#32
satish_appasani Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,114 Thanked: 110 Times View My Garage	Re: Renault Scala vs Nissan Sunny : Choosing between the siblings I picked Sunny Dsl XV yesterday. I was looking for a VFM family sedan and Sunnny fits the bill perfectly for me. Looked at Scala, Rapid (worried about maintenance), Vento (Expensive for my budget & also high maintenance costs). I was looking for a long term keeper (read > 5 yearss). I find the driveability in city to be very good. As already mentioned in other reviews, 3rd gear is like driving automatic. The cons for me are dull interiors, less storage space for it's size, no driver arm rest.
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13th October 2012, 09:17	#37
girishglg Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: KA-05 Posts: 1,164 Thanked: 562 Times View My Garage	Re: Renault Scala vs Nissan Sunny : Choosing between the siblings It seems like from the poll the Sunny XV is at this point of time voted more than its nearest alternative XL and the top end Scala RxZ in second. Not sure why it is so as it does not seem to offer that kind of value for the extra bucks paid. IMO and from what GTO mentioned as well XV just has the Keyless start button and some small upgrades over XL Last edited by girishglg : 13th October 2012 at 09:19.
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6th January 2013, 04:54	#38
revv_maniac BHPian Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chennai Posts: 134 Thanked: 156 Times	Re: Renault Scala vs Nissan Sunny : Choosing between the siblings Scala RxL Vs Sunny XL : 15 inch alloys and tires (I prefer the scala's alloys than sunny's - plain jane) Fine vision meters for scala VS the 2001 Corolla type meters in Sunny. Small tweak in the Gears, Suspension, steering and most importantly the brakes for Scala over the Sunny - a scala thread started by a Renault- Nissan employee mentions so. Looks of Scala - Subjective. 60K premium over the Sunny Xl is worth it, IMO. may be a 10-15K over priced. Last edited by revv_maniac : 6th January 2013 at 05:19.
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