Diesel sedan between 13 to 20 lac

indra_slk · 2nd February 2010, 14:01

Looking for a diesel sedan with the above mentioned price range. Short listed the Cruze and Laura. Car is mostly going to be chauffeur driven in town for everyday shopping. Should have good boot space and and rear leg room.

Akshay1234 · 2nd February 2010, 14:05

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Originally Posted by indra_slk

Looking for a diesel sedan with the above mentioned price range. Short listed the Cruze and Laura. Car is mostly going to be chauffeur driven in town for everyday shopping. Should have good boot space and and rear leg room.

well both cars are the opposite in those aspects. the laura has good bootspace but less legroom than the cruze but the cruze has a slightly smaller boot but more legroom. id take the cruze, you get a stonker of a diesel engine and its a few lacs cheaper than the laura.

indra_slk · 2nd February 2010, 14:21

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Originally Posted by akshay1234

well both cars are the opposite in those aspects. the laura has good bootspace but less legroom than the cruze but the cruze has a slightly smaller boot but more legroom. id take the cruze, you get a stonker of a diesel engine and its a few lacs cheaper than the laura.

Forgot to mention, it will be taking old people around ages 70-85. So need a good ride.

Power is not priority since I have my 320d and others

raj.barcode · 2nd February 2010, 14:33

i guess you should look at VW Jetta as an option has a very nice ride quality

aargee · 2nd February 2010, 15:01

See, if you can consider an SUV for the price you afford, opt in for Toyota Fortuner or Chevy Captiva & that should be the most comfortable vehicle.

If you still opt in for a Sedan, my vote on basis of comfort will be for Laura

rg_chn · 2nd February 2010, 15:07

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Originally Posted by aargee

See, if you can consider an SUV for the price you afford, opt in for Toyota Fortuner or Chevy Captiva & that should be the most comfortable vehicle.

If you still opt in for a Sedan, my vote on basis of comfort will be for Laura

I don't think an SUV would be an option, as its going to be used by people aged 75 to 80. Ingress and outgress will be an issue.

I'd recommend the Cruz, its cheaper, and IMO has more back seat space than the Laura.

karanraheja · 2nd February 2010, 15:24

Cruze might be better VFM but i dont think it would impress you in the legroom dept. How i wish Corolla Altis had a diesel!!!

yogeshnaik · 2nd February 2010, 15:39

Dear Indra,
The Cruze is well built car. Skoda Laura is also a very good option. The Cruze has better features, comfort but less boot space. I suggest you to have a test drive of both and decide. Most of the Goan roads are smooth, preferably some rough roads like some off stretches nearby Cortalim (Akshi-Kuttali) can be considered to test it.
As both cars are good, another factor is After Sales and Service network in Goa. You will be knowing better than me in Goa.
Also suggest to have a look in this sequence VW Jetta, Laura, Cruise, Linea.
Just a query. Are located at Madgaon? You may PM me.

kartho · 2nd February 2010, 15:44

Go for a VW Jetta Diesel top end variant... its got everything you need and comes within your budget !

imp! · 2nd February 2010, 15:59

I think an Innova is what you need. Easy ingress and egress for the elderly. Oodles and oodles of leg space and has a large trunk as well.

Rotorhead · 2nd February 2010, 16:50

I would choose the cruze, and the laura a close second. Both have a stonkin engine and good build, but in your case performance doesnt seem to be your pressing criteria and comfort seems to be the primary concern. Since this is going to be for aged persons then you might want to look at aspects like NVH levels inside the cabins, the suspension setup, the rear leg room space, the ease of ingress and egress etc.

On second thoughts the mahindra xylo with its flat bed seats also might be to their liking and can be really comfortable. But getting in and out can be prove quite a challenge for the elderly.

Live To Jive · 2nd February 2010, 16:59

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Originally Posted by indra_slk

Looking for a diesel sedan with the above mentioned price range. Short listed the Cruze and Laura. Car is mostly going to be chauffeur driven in town for everyday shopping. Should have good boot space and and rear leg room.

Go for the Laura. You already have a Superb so you're comfortable with Skoda. Your family seems to have a preference for German cars. Skoda's parent company is German. I'm sure you've already selected the colour. So go ahead and pick up a white Laura. Don't forget to put the "D" Oval sticker on the rear bumper.

indra_slk · 2nd February 2010, 17:16

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Originally Posted by raj.barcode

i guess you should look at VW Jetta as an option has a very nice ride quality

Very ugly! And no room behind.

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Originally Posted by aargee

See, if you can consider an SUV for the price you afford, opt in for Toyota Fortuner or Chevy Captiva & that should be the most comfortable vehicle.

Already have a Captiva.

If you still opt in for a Sedan, my vote on basis of comfort will be for Laura

I think am being pulled toward the Laura.

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Originally Posted by Live To Jive

Go for the Laura. You already have a Superb so you're comfortable with Skoda. Your family seems to have a preference for German cars. Skoda's parent company is German. I'm sure you've already selected the colour. So go ahead and pick up a white Laura. Don't forget to put the "D" Oval sticker on the rear bumper.

The Laura it is then! And yes in white. Btw how do you know about the oval D's on our cars.(28 no plate also)

Live To Jive · 2nd February 2010, 22:12

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Originally Posted by indra_slk

The Laura it is then! And yes in white. Btw how do you know about the oval D's on our cars.(28 no plate also)

I forgot the 28. I've seen most of your cars mostly around Margao. I'll keep an eye on a white Laura with an oval D and number 28 whenever I come to Margao.

AirWind · 3rd February 2010, 12:01

Why not a Sonata Embera Diesel?

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indra_slk BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: iNDIA Posts: 627 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	Diesel sedan between 13 to 20 lac Looking for a diesel sedan with the above mentioned price range. Short listed the Cruze and Laura. Car is mostly going to be chauffeur driven in town for everyday shopping. Should have good boot space and and rear leg room.
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karanraheja Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 436 Times	Cruze might be better VFM but i dont think it would impress you in the legroom dept. How i wish Corolla Altis had a diesel!!!
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yogeshnaik BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 347 Thanked: 217 Times	Dear Indra, The Cruze is well built car. Skoda Laura is also a very good option. The Cruze has better features, comfort but less boot space. I suggest you to have a test drive of both and decide. Most of the Goan roads are smooth, preferably some rough roads like some off stretches nearby Cortalim (Akshi-Kuttali) can be considered to test it. As both cars are good, another factor is After Sales and Service network in Goa. You will be knowing better than me in Goa. Also suggest to have a look in this sequence VW Jetta, Laura, Cruise, Linea. Just a query. Are located at Madgaon? You may PM me. Last edited by yogeshnaik : 2nd February 2010 at 15:44.
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kartho BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 132 Thanked: 2 Times	Go for a VW Jetta Diesel top end variant... its got everything you need and comes within your budget !
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imp! BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 776 Thanked: 468 Times	I think an Innova is what you need. Easy ingress and egress for the elderly. Oodles and oodles of leg space and has a large trunk as well.
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Rotorhead BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 939 Thanked: 29 Times	I would choose the cruze, and the laura a close second. Both have a stonkin engine and good build, but in your case performance doesnt seem to be your pressing criteria and comfort seems to be the primary concern. Since this is going to be for aged persons then you might want to look at aspects like NVH levels inside the cabins, the suspension setup, the rear leg room space, the ease of ingress and egress etc. On second thoughts the mahindra xylo with its flat bed seats also might be to their liking and can be really comfortable. But getting in and out can be prove quite a challenge for the elderly. Last edited by Rotorhead : 2nd February 2010 at 16:54.
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AirWind BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 998 Thanked: 405 Times View My Garage	Why not a Sonata Embera Diesel?
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