Deciding on the right SUV

xbox360 · 23rd March 2007, 12:03

Hi,
Before i shoot my queries, following are the governing factors --
1) Family of 5 (4 adults, 1 kid), based in Hyderabad
2) Current car is a 2 yr old Ikon 1.6
3) Normal usage is around 10000 Kms/year
4) Ocassionsaly there are more guests, and feel the need for another slightly bigger transport
5) budget ~10 -12 laks

Now i am caught between deciding for a D segment sedan or buying an
SUV. On the SUV front i have the follwing questions --

Q1) I have been told that the Innova is a very good vehicle, but it does not look sporty. My other options are Safari Dicor (i find this vehicle the most appealing), Scorpio, Tavera, Tucson etc. As these are Diesel vehicles, please help me understand the maintainance and other costs, practicality owing to their size, resale, body roll issues etc. Please suggest other alternatives, if you see any.

Q2) When is the new 2.2 ltr SAFARI DICOR expected, are any reviews available? Is it worth the wait?

Q3) I heard that the Toyota Fortuner may launch in early 2007 in the
10-12 laks bracket. Is this still on, also what other SUVs are expected in 2007?

Akshay1234 · 23rd March 2007, 18:23

look at the innova v diesel. some people dont like the looks but they grow on you. none of the others youve mentioned have the refinement or build quality of the toyota. i think tuscon is out of your budget since its only upto 12lacs. the maintenance is quite easy. the services are every 5k. there is obviously more body roll than a car.

the safari dicor 2.2 from what ive read will be here the earliest in june or july. as with all tata cars it will have its little problems here and there. so if you do wait for it buy it at least a few months after it is released so that the problems get sorted out.

as for the fortuner, there dosent seem to be any sign of it coming here anytime soon.

i suggest you take a test drive of the cars and see what you like the most.

manikjeet · 24th March 2007, 00:24

In our family we were so happy with innova that my dad got another one within 2 months of the first one

we have got a greenish silver color v and silver g2 with power window(added later) the v is a good option and it better than the g grade

and about the safari i never trust a tata product they are only good at making trucks

look at a second hand toyota LC or a pajero

iraghava · 24th March 2007, 00:41

Please search around the forum for your query. There are quite a few threads here comparing the SUV's & about the 2.2 Safari.

ravibhat · 24th March 2007, 09:08

Innova Diesel V is good bet since your budget is 12 lacs. Add good accessories like rear gaurd, side foot steps, body graphics, luggage carrier, fog lamps (if you buy G grade), sun film to give Innova royal look.

I own Petrol Innova its very good for sure, quality is very good.

Regards,

Ravi.

GTO · 24th March 2007, 10:06

This topic has been discussed several times before. Please use the search function to find the relevant threads.

This thread is closed.

23rd March 2007, 12:03	#1
xbox360 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 251 Thanked: 89 Times View My Garage	Deciding on the right SUV Hi, Before i shoot my queries, following are the governing factors -- 1) Family of 5 (4 adults, 1 kid), based in Hyderabad 2) Current car is a 2 yr old Ikon 1.6 3) Normal usage is around 10000 Kms/year 4) Ocassionsaly there are more guests, and feel the need for another slightly bigger transport 5) budget ~10 -12 laks Now i am caught between deciding for a D segment sedan or buying an SUV. On the SUV front i have the follwing questions -- Q1) I have been told that the Innova is a very good vehicle, but it does not look sporty. My other options are Safari Dicor (i find this vehicle the most appealing), Scorpio, Tavera, Tucson etc. As these are Diesel vehicles, please help me understand the maintainance and other costs, practicality owing to their size, resale, body roll issues etc. Please suggest other alternatives, if you see any. Q2) When is the new 2.2 ltr SAFARI DICOR expected, are any reviews available? Is it worth the wait? Q3) I heard that the Toyota Fortuner may launch in early 2007 in the 10-12 laks bracket. Is this still on, also what other SUVs are expected in 2007?
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23rd March 2007, 18:23	#2
Akshay1234 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,265 Thanked: 12,317 Times	look at the innova v diesel. some people dont like the looks but they grow on you. none of the others youve mentioned have the refinement or build quality of the toyota. i think tuscon is out of your budget since its only upto 12lacs. the maintenance is quite easy. the services are every 5k. there is obviously more body roll than a car. the safari dicor 2.2 from what ive read will be here the earliest in june or july. as with all tata cars it will have its little problems here and there. so if you do wait for it buy it at least a few months after it is released so that the problems get sorted out. as for the fortuner, there dosent seem to be any sign of it coming here anytime soon. i suggest you take a test drive of the cars and see what you like the most. Last edited by Akshay1234 : 23rd March 2007 at 18:25.
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24th March 2007, 00:24	#3
manikjeet Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: chandigarh Posts: 1,618 Thanked: 295 Times View My Garage	In our family we were so happy with innova that my dad got another one within 2 months of the first one we have got a greenish silver color v and silver g2 with power window(added later) the v is a good option and it better than the g grade and about the safari i never trust a tata product they are only good at making trucks look at a second hand toyota LC or a pajero
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24th March 2007, 00:41	#4
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Please search around the forum for your query. There are quite a few threads here comparing the SUV's & about the 2.2 Safari.
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24th March 2007, 09:08	#5
ravibhat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,256 Thanked: 37 Times View My Garage	Innova Diesel V is good bet since your budget is 12 lacs. Add good accessories like rear gaurd, side foot steps, body graphics, luggage carrier, fog lamps (if you buy G grade), sun film to give Innova royal look. I own Petrol Innova its very good for sure, quality is very good. Regards, Ravi.
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24th March 2007, 10:06	#6
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,546 Thanked: 300,788 Times View My Garage	This topic has been discussed several times before. Please use the search function to find the relevant threads. This thread is closed.
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