Mahindra Xylo or Toyota Innova Chevrolet Tavera?

snaronikar · 20th April 2009, 14:16

Go for Innova. Toyota cars are highly reliable and the tyres are also 1500 kms old. Insurance is valid till 2010. They also have good service backup.

tanwaramit · 20th April 2009, 15:43

Innova is a mouth watering option.

However, if you look at the ownership for the vehicle for a long term, do look at continuing with the option of Xylo. Its new model and is an excellent Value for Money vehicle.

Do continue with Xylo and just concentrate on your goal

ashthedivx · 20th April 2009, 16:01

Ineed Innova is a the option with closed eyes. You cannot simply compare a Jap product with a Indian or American product.

With 30K odo Innova is still young, to keep the young feeling go pete's way.

driving_smartly · 20th April 2009, 18:11

Innova if you want to buy a used and xylo if you want to buy a New One

beanstalk_230 · 20th April 2009, 22:32

a bit out of nowhere.. but why not try getting a NEW preface-lift innova at some discounts ... if its available.. Just my 2 cents

P.S. Would always prefer a new car personally

raj_5004 · 21st April 2009, 09:03

why should you buy a second hand vehicle when you can go for a new one? a second hand car will never have the charm of a new one.

forget the tavera, go for the xylo, its a great MUV.

Shan2nu · 21st April 2009, 09:15

Innova is in a class of its own. It's nice to drive, handles well, comfortable seating and loads of space.

If i can get 15kmpl from a Petrol, im sure the diesel version can get close to 20kmpl with the right driving style.

Shan2nu

muralisk · 21st April 2009, 09:27

I would any day go with Innova. However, as everyone suggested, please check the service record and also get it inspected (if possible) and then make a choice.

Not sure aboyt Xylo, but Tavera ride quality is not that great compared to Innova. So, I would suggest you take these out for a spin and decide for yourself.

Also, give it a shot at Sume Grande. I like it's build.

vigsom · 21st April 2009, 09:27

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Originally Posted by Archish

Innova. I have TDed the car. Its excellent. As good as new. Has a perfect service record. Just now talked to Lanson Toyota. Papers are all current. Insurance till March 2010. Tyres are only 1500 kms old.

Mind tells me Innova. Heart goes to Xylo.

I suspect something wrong with the Innova you mentioned.

The car has done 30k and tyres are 1500 kms old.I don't think a well maintained Innova should need a change of tyres in just 28.5 k kms.

Also the price looks a little steep to me.

If I were you,I'll look at a few more used Innovas(the V especially) before deciding

raj_5004 · 21st April 2009, 09:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shan2nu

Innova is in a class of its own. It's nice to drive, handles well, comfortable seating and loads of space.

If i can get 15kmpl from a Petrol, im sure the diesel version can get close to 20kmpl with the right driving style.

Shan2nu

innova diesel will not give 20 kmpl, even when driven without AC.

mine gives 13 kmpl on highways with AC, if driven at speeds of 70-80 kmph.

ravibhat · 21st April 2009, 10:17

I suggest look out more for preowned Innovas, I am sure you can find good one.

About Innova Diesel FE it can give around 19kmpl If driven with best driving skills and during night time, max 60kmph, less gear shift, less braking.

Best FE I noticed in my Petrol Innova was 13kmpl.

Regards,

Ravi.

deepgautam_qa · 21st April 2009, 10:21

An old car is an old car, no matter how nicely (errr...tire change at 28K) it is maintained. On the other hand Xylo is a an equally (though lags behind in refinement) competent and hot selling MUV, which is more rugged, more powerful, has better 3rd row space and equally reliable....If I were you I would go for Xylo.

Cheers,

Deepak

Akshay1234 · 21st April 2009, 10:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by vigsom

I suspect something wrong with the Innova you mentioned.

The car has done 30k and tyres are 1500 kms old.I don't think a well maintained Innova should need a change of tyres in just 28.5 k kms.

why would you say that? depends on how its driven and on what roads its driven.

Quote:

Originally Posted by raj_5004

innova diesel will not give 20 kmpl, even when driven without AC.

mine gives 13 kmpl on highways with AC, if driven at speeds of 70-80 kmph.

the only time ive actually checked my innovas highway mileage it gave 16 on a bombay pune run maintaining 95-100.

raki · 21st April 2009, 11:05

You do not have Grande on your list but take my words and do a test drive of it, you will go gaga over the engine it and the comfort you get.

genesis · 22nd April 2009, 22:50

With the innova you will

1> save on depreciation when you drive off the lot.
2> have a much more refined ride
3> be more comfortable at high speeds on the highway
4> have virtually no maintenance

Xylo will give you the new car smell and feel.
But so far i feel the long term ownership is still untested. It took a few iterations for the scorpio to get a refined ride quality

In the end it will come down to: "Do I want to have a new car or am I mentally comfortable with a second hand car." and you have your answer.

20th April 2009, 14:16	#16
snaronikar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 2,845 Thanked: 29 Times View My Garage	Go for Innova. Toyota cars are highly reliable and the tyres are also 1500 kms old. Insurance is valid till 2010. They also have good service backup.
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20th April 2009, 15:43	#17
tanwaramit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dilwalon ki Dilli Posts: 1,930 Thanked: 497 Times	Innova is a mouth watering option. However, if you look at the ownership for the vehicle for a long term, do look at continuing with the option of Xylo. Its new model and is an excellent Value for Money vehicle. Do continue with Xylo and just concentrate on your goal
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20th April 2009, 16:01	#18
ashthedivx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,356 Thanked: 24 Times	Ineed Innova is a the option with closed eyes. You cannot simply compare a Jap product with a Indian or American product. With 30K odo Innova is still young, to keep the young feeling go pete's way.
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20th April 2009, 18:11	#19
driving_smartly BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: MH43 & MH14 Posts: 518 Thanked: 305 Times View My Garage	Innova if you want to buy a used and xylo if you want to buy a New One
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20th April 2009, 22:32	#20
beanstalk_230 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lucknow/New Delhi Posts: 263 Thanked: 45 Times	a bit out of nowhere.. but why not try getting a NEW preface-lift innova at some discounts ... if its available.. Just my 2 cents P.S. Would always prefer a new car personally
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21st April 2009, 09:03	#21
raj_5004 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dubai/Mumbai Posts: 5,238 Thanked: 3,139 Times	why should you buy a second hand vehicle when you can go for a new one? a second hand car will never have the charm of a new one. forget the tavera, go for the xylo, its a great MUV.
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21st April 2009, 09:15	#22
Shan2nu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hubli - Karnata Posts: 5,533 Thanked: 125 Times View My Garage	Innova is in a class of its own. It's nice to drive, handles well, comfortable seating and loads of space. If i can get 15kmpl from a Petrol, im sure the diesel version can get close to 20kmpl with the right driving style. Shan2nu
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21st April 2009, 09:27	#23
muralisk BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hyderabad, Bangalore Posts: 711 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	I would any day go with Innova. However, as everyone suggested, please check the service record and also get it inspected (if possible) and then make a choice. Not sure aboyt Xylo, but Tavera ride quality is not that great compared to Innova. So, I would suggest you take these out for a spin and decide for yourself. Also, give it a shot at Sume Grande. I like it's build.
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21st April 2009, 10:17	#26
ravibhat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,256 Thanked: 37 Times View My Garage	I suggest look out more for preowned Innovas, I am sure you can find good one. About Innova Diesel FE it can give around 19kmpl If driven with best driving skills and during night time, max 60kmph, less gear shift, less braking. Best FE I noticed in my Petrol Innova was 13kmpl. Regards, Ravi.
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21st April 2009, 10:21	#27
deepgautam_qa BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rajastha Posts: 221 Thanked: 8 Times	An old car is an old car, no matter how nicely (errr...tire change at 28K) it is maintained. On the other hand Xylo is a an equally (though lags behind in refinement) competent and hot selling MUV, which is more rugged, more powerful, has better 3rd row space and equally reliable....If I were you I would go for Xylo. Cheers, Deepak Last edited by deepgautam_qa : 21st April 2009 at 10:28.
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21st April 2009, 11:05	#29
raki BANNED Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11 Thanked: 6 Times	You do not have Grande on your list but take my words and do a test drive of it, you will go gaga over the engine it and the comfort you get.
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22nd April 2009, 22:50	#30
genesis BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 773 Thanked: 339 Times	With the innova you will 1> save on depreciation when you drive off the lot. 2> have a much more refined ride 3> be more comfortable at high speeds on the highway 4> have virtually no maintenance Xylo will give you the new car smell and feel. But so far i feel the long term ownership is still untested. It took a few iterations for the scorpio to get a refined ride quality In the end it will come down to: "Do I want to have a new car or am I mentally comfortable with a second hand car." and you have your answer.
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