Sedan for the CowBelt

goswami.j · 1st September 2009, 09:09

Hi I am looking for a sedan that will be driven in one of the cities

of the cowbelt with a daily run of about 100 kms.

The requirements are
-1. Should be able to dart in and out of the traffic with ease (largely autos, trucks, riff-raff)
-2. A good road presence so as not to be bullied by the Scorpios , Innvoas, Sumos and the diesel autos
-3. Able to handle pot-holed road
-4. 20% chauffer driven , 80 % self
-5. No higway driving (or maybe once in 2years)
-6. Fuel Efficient (Diesel ?)
-7. Budget < 10 L

I have shortlisted the Verna CRDI SX , Dzire ZDI , or wait for some more launches ?

gods-envy · 1st September 2009, 09:15

Fiat Linea all the way!!

geeash · 1st September 2009, 09:29

Quote:

1. daily run of about 100 kms
2. A good road presence so as not to be bullied by the Scorpios , Innvoas, Sumos and the diesel autos
3. Able to handle pot-holed road
4. 20% chauffer driven , 80 % self
5. Should be able to dart in and out of the traffic with ease (largely autos, trucks, riff-raff)
6. Fuel Efficient (Diesel ?)
7. Budget < 10 L

All points out to Fiat linea multjet diesel Emotion pack.

Other choices may be Verna CRDI, Dzire ZDI

For 100 km/day it is going to be only diesel

lamborghini · 1st September 2009, 12:17

2 Options:
Fiesta D,
Linea D.

The Verna will not be able to dart in and out of traffic as easily as these two, though it will outperform them on the highway.
The Fiesta is the easiest to drive, and I don't see too many people bullying it.
The Linea will be the most comfortable, and the best looker, as well as very good VFM.
However, for a drivers car, that can take some abuse, is very zippy around the town, the Fiesta wins handsdown!

sgiitk · 1st September 2009, 12:22

How about an Innova or a Xylo? If you cannot beat them join them. Both esp. Innova is built like a tank, has a road presence, but not overpowering like a SUV.

goswami.j · 2nd September 2009, 08:49

A linea was also on my mind but the following did not make me consider it
1. Low Ground clearance
2. Huge turning radius
3. With that 1.3 multi-jet can it really dart in and out and give the instant acceleration required for cowbelt traffic ?

Lamborgini - >
With that powerful engine I am under the impression that only the Verna will have that instant pickup required to shoulder your way into the gaps offered in traffic flow - why you consider it unable to dart in and out ? - the handling or the low end power ?

sgiitk - > I am only considering an executive sedan given my profile as an industrialist

ACM · 2nd September 2009, 13:57

1) Linea
2) SX4
3) Fiesta
4) Xylo

KITE RUNNER · 2nd September 2009, 14:10

Consider Dzire Zdi - reliable, VFM package with excellent fuel efficiency, great to drive.

Gilead · 2nd September 2009, 14:16

Nothing beats the Fiesta D for darting in and out of traffic. A Verna may not be that fun to drive in the city. That's just my opinion after driving one a couple of times. Dzire is a very competent all rounder as well but I hear there is a long waitlist.

vasudeva · 2nd September 2009, 14:16

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Originally Posted by KITE RUNNER

Consider Dzire Zdi - reliable, VFM package with excellent fuel efficiency, great to drive.

All these statements are largely true. Can it handle the roads in our cowbelt.

Autonorm · 2nd September 2009, 14:18

My suggestion will be the Fiesta. Fiesta is a hoot to drive and darting in and out of traffic will not be a problem. Pretty fuel efficient and well within your price bracket.

bhp1 · 2nd September 2009, 14:45

@Goswami, your requirements list is very precise, unique to the forum but common among Indians.
Strictly among the sedans, I would want to suggest Linea deisel but as you said cow belt, considering this bumps/scratches could be common. So, a car with easy/cheap maintenance suits. Im pointing towards Dzire here.

Otherwise, Xylo would be a good option to shoo away those autos/ricks/pedestrians.

greenhorn · 2nd September 2009, 15:02

if it hadnt been for the bad service, a 2nd hand octavia would have been perfect for this

marlinspike · 3rd September 2009, 17:32

no highway drive no verna period , Fiesta D to your rescue.
As an industrialist you may want to look at the Octy as well. but for the service availability in the cow belt.and as an industrealist you may not want to look at the Dzire it competes with the riff raff that you talked about on the looks front.

newcoolgadgets · 3rd September 2009, 19:32

Budget Sedan (VFM): Dzire LDi OR Fiesta D OR Logan

Premium Features Sedan: Verna Diesel SX OR Fiat Linea Diesel OR the new Dzire ZDi

Premium Features + Pure Power (under 10 lakhs): Verna Diesel SX only!

I suggest you take a test ride in each one and decide what you like.

1st September 2009, 09:09	#1
goswami.j BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: ---- Posts: 142 Thanked: 98 Times	Sedan for the CowBelt Hi I am looking for a sedan that will be driven in one of the cities of the cowbelt with a daily run of about 100 kms. The requirements are -1. Should be able to dart in and out of the traffic with ease (largely autos, trucks, riff-raff) -2. A good road presence so as not to be bullied by the Scorpios , Innvoas, Sumos and the diesel autos -3. Able to handle pot-holed road -4. 20% chauffer driven , 80 % self -5. No higway driving (or maybe once in 2years) -6. Fuel Efficient (Diesel ?) -7. Budget < 10 L I have shortlisted the Verna CRDI SX , Dzire ZDI , or wait for some more launches ?
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1st September 2009, 09:15	#2
gods-envy BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 474 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	Fiat Linea all the way!!
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1st September 2009, 12:17	#4
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,113 Thanked: 5,760 Times View My Garage	2 Options: Fiesta D, Linea D. The Verna will not be able to dart in and out of traffic as easily as these two, though it will outperform them on the highway. The Fiesta is the easiest to drive, and I don't see too many people bullying it. The Linea will be the most comfortable, and the best looker, as well as very good VFM. However, for a drivers car, that can take some abuse, is very zippy around the town, the Fiesta wins handsdown!
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1st September 2009, 12:22	#5
sgiitk BANNED Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurugram Posts: 7,969 Thanked: 4,788 Times	How about an Innova or a Xylo? If you cannot beat them join them. Both esp. Innova is built like a tank, has a road presence, but not overpowering like a SUV.
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2nd September 2009, 08:49	#6
goswami.j BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: ---- Posts: 142 Thanked: 98 Times	A linea was also on my mind but the following did not make me consider it 1. Low Ground clearance 2. Huge turning radius 3. With that 1.3 multi-jet can it really dart in and out and give the instant acceleration required for cowbelt traffic ? Lamborgini - > With that powerful engine I am under the impression that only the Verna will have that instant pickup required to shoulder your way into the gaps offered in traffic flow - why you consider it unable to dart in and out ? - the handling or the low end power ? sgiitk - > I am only considering an executive sedan given my profile as an industrialist
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2nd September 2009, 13:57	#7
ACM Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,745 Thanked: 4,361 Times View My Garage	1) Linea 2) SX4 3) Fiesta 4) Xylo
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2nd September 2009, 14:10	#8
KITE RUNNER BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kochi Posts: 101 Thanked: 7 Times	Consider Dzire Zdi - reliable, VFM package with excellent fuel efficiency, great to drive.
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2nd September 2009, 14:16	#9
Gilead Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,142 Thanked: 60 Times	Nothing beats the Fiesta D for darting in and out of traffic. A Verna may not be that fun to drive in the city. That's just my opinion after driving one a couple of times. Dzire is a very competent all rounder as well but I hear there is a long waitlist.
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2nd September 2009, 14:18	#11
Autonorm BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 83 Thanked: 8 Times	My suggestion will be the Fiesta. Fiesta is a hoot to drive and darting in and out of traffic will not be a problem. Pretty fuel efficient and well within your price bracket.
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2nd September 2009, 14:45	#12
bhp1 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NA Posts: 513 Thanked: 4 Times	@Goswami, your requirements list is very precise, unique to the forum but common among Indians. Strictly among the sedans, I would want to suggest Linea deisel but as you said cow belt, considering this bumps/scratches could be common. So, a car with easy/cheap maintenance suits. Im pointing towards Dzire here. Otherwise, Xylo would be a good option to shoo away those autos/ricks/pedestrians. Last edited by bhp1 : 2nd September 2009 at 14:48.
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2nd September 2009, 15:02	#13
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,745 Thanked: 4,399 Times View My Garage	if it hadnt been for the bad service, a 2nd hand octavia would have been perfect for this
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3rd September 2009, 17:32	#14
marlinspike BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 193 Thanked: 3 Times	no highway drive no verna period , Fiesta D to your rescue. As an industrialist you may want to look at the Octy as well. but for the service availability in the cow belt.and as an industrealist you may not want to look at the Dzire it competes with the riff raff that you talked about on the looks front.
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3rd September 2009, 19:32	#15
newcoolgadgets BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nagpur Posts: 183 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	Budget Sedan (VFM): Dzire LDi OR Fiesta D OR Logan Premium Features Sedan: Verna Diesel SX OR Fiat Linea Diesel OR the new Dzire ZDi Premium Features + Pure Power (under 10 lakhs): Verna Diesel SX only! I suggest you take a test ride in each one and decide what you like.
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