Need advice on alternatives for Innova

womanonwheels · 8th January 2010, 14:16

Hi Team, one of my friends owns a santro as of now and would like to go for a bigger car for kids and the joint family that she lives in. She has a Innova in mind. Can anybody please suggest any intresting alternatives and probably give some pros and cons too??

Latheesh · 8th January 2010, 14:29

If you can wait, check the newly launched TATA ARIA
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/auto-e...po-2010-a.html

bblost · 8th January 2010, 14:37

You will need to provide a little more information.

How many people will be travelling at a time.
Is this going to be the only vehicle.
Do they plan on retaining the Santro for city shopping usage.
Budget.
Image consciousness. Because then my fave Xylo may suffer due to this.

But there is one thing about an Innova. You cannot go wrong with it.

McLaren Rulez · 8th January 2010, 14:39

As of now, the Innova is easily the best in the segment. You could go for the Xylo if the Innova is out of budget but I'd ask you to let her stick to the Innova. The Tata Aria might be worth a try but you'll have to wait a significant period of time for it. Overall, the Innova is still the best IMO

vasudeva · 8th January 2010, 14:42

Innova in mind means a 7+ seater. If not Innova, my preferences would be CRV or Fortuner. However, they are more than 8-10 lakh more costly.

Is it like a tender system where 3 choices have to be considered before finalising on one. If budget was a constraint, I would buy an Innova and no other.

AbdulRahmanM · 8th January 2010, 14:47

Hi,

One of my friend drives Innova as a Taxi, he has driven 86000 Kms within a year, and has not even faced a single breakdown. speaks about the reliability of the vehicle. Hence i would suggest Innova to be the best option.

dodge_v1per · 8th January 2010, 15:24

Hello,
As others said, There is no perfect substitute for Innova yet in our country, So if you can afford it, Simply go for it. Also have a look at Tata Aria (link in Post 2).

MODS: I think this be in Buying car section?

surd_biker · 8th January 2010, 15:31

Other alternatives are Xylo, Scorpio, Tavera, Sumo Grande, Safari. IMO the Innova is easily the best out of the lot. Agreed it is a little more expensive than the rest of the other players, but the refinement quality and reliability of the Innova speaks volumes. I am sure your friend will not mind spending the extra amount on the Innova as it is a great product.

vigsom · 8th January 2010, 15:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by womanonwheels

Hi Team, one of my friends owns a santro as of now and would like to go for a bigger car for kids and the joint family that she lives in. She has a Innova in mind. Can anybody please suggest any intresting alternatives and probably give some pros and cons too??

Welcome aboard

An Innova is the best bet if one is looking for a no-nonsense car which can carry more than five

Pros:

Toyota Reliability
Comfort(except third seat)
Space
Resale

Cons:

Overpriced against competition
third seat not comfortable for adults
slightly oversized for Abdul Rehman Galli(off Mohd.Ali Road)

Alternatives:

Xylo
Aria
Scorpio
Eeco 7-seater(you can make the Eeco grander than the Innova,remove all the cons listed above,and still buy a Ritz Lxi with the spare cash)

Finject · 8th January 2010, 16:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by vigsom

Welcome aboard

An Innova is the best bet if one is looking for a no-nonsense car which can carry more than five

Pros:

Toyota Reliability
Comfort(except third seat)
Space
Resale

Cons:

Overpriced against competition
third seat not comfortable for adults
slightly oversized for Abdul Rehman Galli(off Mohd.Ali Road)

Alternatives:

Xylo
Aria
Scorpio
Eeco 7-seater(you can make the Eeco grander than the Innova,remove all the cons listed above,and still buy a Ritz Lxi with the spare cash)

Exactly my thoughts on the pros and con. Considering that the vehicle is for use of family. If you will be using the vehicle to go your native place where the roads are not built properly or are shabby, the Scorpio will be the best alternative. This one is a beast. However if it is for your general use, I wouldnt suggest that as you might feel the ride is a bit too bumpy.

Personally, I dont like the looks of the Eeco. Its damn cheap agreed, but if you have the money, buy something better. The Aria (if it fits in your budget) or the Xylo are good alternatives. That being said, if you have the money, buy the Innova without thinking as it has superb ride quality and will also give you a good resale value

harishnair · 8th January 2010, 16:54

The Innova is a good option, considering that it is a very comfortable car and Toyota is known for their reliability.

As pointed out in the earlier posts, the other comparable options in MUV segment are M&M Xylo and TATA Aria. As of now Aria's pricing is not known but most likely it should be priced above 9lakhs.

In the SUV segment the best choice would be the Tata Safari.

@mods- please shift this thread to what car? section

wanderernomad · 8th January 2010, 17:20

If moving people in relative comfort at a price is the main requirement then Scorpio/Xylo are more than enough. Alternatively Tavera is an option but suffers from TAXI looks. Innova is over priced.

Anand123 · 8th January 2010, 17:31

Even though the innova is more costly than its competitors, it is worth the extra price. Look at the Xylo or Scorpio only if Innova is out of reach.

Akshay1234 · 8th January 2010, 18:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by vasudeva

Innova in mind means a 7+ seater. If not Innova, my preferences would be CRV or Fortuner. However, they are more than 8-10 lakh more costly.

Is it like a tender system where 3 choices have to be considered before finalising on one. If budget was a constraint, I would buy an Innova and no other.

the fortuner is 10l more. the crv is somewhere else

(about 15l more)

n.devdath · 8th January 2010, 18:44

I guess, we have given the "questionner"

enough choices. Its time for her to decide now or put forward any more queries that she may have.

8th January 2010, 14:16	#1
womanonwheels BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 99 Thanked: 107 Times	Need advice on alternatives for Innova Hi Team, one of my friends owns a santro as of now and would like to go for a bigger car for kids and the joint family that she lives in. She has a Innova in mind. Can anybody please suggest any intresting alternatives and probably give some pros and cons too??
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8th January 2010, 14:29	#2
Latheesh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CNN/BLR Posts: 4,280 Thanked: 10,246 Times	If you can wait, check the newly launched TATA ARIA http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/auto-e...po-2010-a.html Last edited by Latheesh : 8th January 2010 at 14:44.
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8th January 2010, 14:37	#3
bblost Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 11,101 Thanked: 16,277 Times View My Garage	You will need to provide a little more information. How many people will be travelling at a time. Is this going to be the only vehicle. Do they plan on retaining the Santro for city shopping usage. Budget. Image consciousness. Because then my fave Xylo may suffer due to this. But there is one thing about an Innova. You cannot go wrong with it.
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8th January 2010, 14:39	#4
McLaren Rulez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mysore Posts: 3,415 Thanked: 5,254 Times	As of now, the Innova is easily the best in the segment. You could go for the Xylo if the Innova is out of budget but I'd ask you to let her stick to the Innova. The Tata Aria might be worth a try but you'll have to wait a significant period of time for it. Overall, the Innova is still the best IMO
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8th January 2010, 14:42	#5
vasudeva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 2,223 Thanked: 212 Times	Innova in mind means a 7+ seater. If not Innova, my preferences would be CRV or Fortuner. However, they are more than 8-10 lakh more costly. Is it like a tender system where 3 choices have to be considered before finalising on one. If budget was a constraint, I would buy an Innova and no other.
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8th January 2010, 14:47	#6
AbdulRahmanM BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 168 Thanked: 9 Times View My Garage	Hi, One of my friend drives Innova as a Taxi, he has driven 86000 Kms within a year, and has not even faced a single breakdown. speaks about the reliability of the vehicle. Hence i would suggest Innova to be the best option.
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8th January 2010, 15:24	#7
dodge_v1per BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bhopal, India Posts: 88 Thanked: Once	Hello, As others said, There is no perfect substitute for Innova yet in our country, So if you can afford it, Simply go for it. Also have a look at Tata Aria (link in Post 2). MODS: I think this be in Buying car section?
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8th January 2010, 15:31	#8
surd_biker BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 117 Thanked: 31 Times	Other alternatives are Xylo, Scorpio, Tavera, Sumo Grande, Safari. IMO the Innova is easily the best out of the lot. Agreed it is a little more expensive than the rest of the other players, but the refinement quality and reliability of the Innova speaks volumes. I am sure your friend will not mind spending the extra amount on the Innova as it is a great product.
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8th January 2010, 16:54	#11
harishnair BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Quilon/ Sharjah Posts: 511 Thanked: 5 Times	The Innova is a good option, considering that it is a very comfortable car and Toyota is known for their reliability. As pointed out in the earlier posts, the other comparable options in MUV segment are M&M Xylo and TATA Aria. As of now Aria's pricing is not known but most likely it should be priced above 9lakhs. In the SUV segment the best choice would be the Tata Safari. @mods- please shift this thread to what car? section
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8th January 2010, 17:20	#12
wanderernomad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 2,536 Thanked: 1,279 Times View My Garage	If moving people in relative comfort at a price is the main requirement then Scorpio/Xylo are more than enough. Alternatively Tavera is an option but suffers from TAXI looks. Innova is over priced.
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8th January 2010, 17:31	#13
Anand123 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 2,305 Thanked: 5,293 Times	Even though the innova is more costly than its competitors, it is worth the extra price. Look at the Xylo or Scorpio only if Innova is out of reach.
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8th January 2010, 18:44	#15
n.devdath BANNED Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4,287 Thanked: 2,812 Times	I guess, we have given the "questionner" enough choices. Its time for her to decide now or put forward any more queries that she may have.
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