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Old 11th October 2010, 15:17   #91
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yes, but as a replacement to our innova, the scorpio is going nowhere!
even i like the fortuner for its looks & reliability but dont you think its not at all VFM?
No I dont. In fact come to think of it Sir, which other vehicle offers you 170BHP, Full time AWD, lockable differentials, low ratio transfer case, all row ac, 17" wheels, comfortable 7 seats, lever shift 4wd(reliable), quality F&F, and a completely hassle free ownership experience including *** and a vehicle which will probably outlast its owner.
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@ akshay: buddy, i have no doubts that the Aria would be a good car. no doubts on the car as such. but we have lost our trust in TATA products as we have had very bad experiences with TATAs in the past with 2 safaris & an indica. So, we dont want to play a gamble worth 16 lakhs to be honest.

Will the Santa Fe be priced in the 20L range?
Well then thats a bummer. But still no harm in taking it for a TD is there?

The Sante Fe is supposed to be in the range of 20l. Its got a 190+bhp engine if I remember correctly and will make a great all round package. Now if only people are willing to spend that much on a Hyundai.
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Pajero they are talking about is known as Montero in India.
No, I am talking about the Pajero Sport that is based on the Triton pick-up. This is supposed to come to India soon, and is reputed to be a good old school SUV. However, knowing HM/Mitsu, I am not confident that they can replicate the success of the Fortuner.
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No I dont. In fact come to think of it Sir, which other vehicle offers you 170BHP, Full time AWD, lockable differentials, low ratio transfer case, all row ac, 17" wheels, comfortable 7 seats, lever shift 4wd(reliable), quality F&F, and a completely hassle free ownership experience including *** and a vehicle which will probably outlast its owner.
true but think about the safety features - only ABS & 2 airbags. no ESP, TCS & hill descent control which are offered in the Captiva.

i am not interested in the 4WD as we are not going off road in this one. so in your post, the part marked in bold are of no use to us.

if only the captiva had rear AC vents... how is GM's A.S.S? the last time we had an opel, their service was pathetic.

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Well then thats a bummer. But still no harm in taking it for a TD is there?
of course.

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The Sante Fe is supposed to be in the range of 20l. Its got a 190+bhp engine if I remember correctly and will make a great all round package. Now if only people are willing to spend that much on a Hyundai.
i dont mind spending that much on a hyundai. its just that resale value wont be as good as toyota but thats fine. somewhere i had seen the interior pic of the Santa Fe & suddenly the Fortuner's boring dash looked impressive!

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Mind's made up!

Ok guys.
Its gonna be the Fortuner!
After all that debating and research, I've finally got down to the Toyota!
Would like to thank you guys for the brilliant info shared on this thread!

Now comes the difficult part - the dealerships . Will keep u guys posted.
cheers.

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The Aria's been discussed in detail by our Mods (in case you want to TD it):

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http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...page-18-a.html

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http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...ve-review.html
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Ok guys.
Its gonna be the Fortuner!
After all that debating and research, I've finally got down to the Toyota!
Would like to thank you guys for the brilliant info shared on this thread!
Congratulations - welcome to the club!

If you can live with the negatives, she is one hell of a vehicle. I have got used the interiors and brakes pretty fast.
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true but think about the safety features - only ABS & 2 airbags. no ESP, TCS & hill descent control which are offered in the Captiva.

i am not interested in the 4WD as we are not going off road in this one. so in your post, the part marked in bold are of no use to us.
Well, then even the TCS and HDC wont matter, will they? Moreover, I believe that lesser electronics and robust basics are what make a better car.
GM Service at Bangalore is good. But Toyota's is better.

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Ok guys.
Its gonna be the Fortuner!
Congrats and do keep us posted on the progress.
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Well, then even the TCS and HDC wont matter, will they? Moreover, I believe that lesser electronics and robust basics are what make a better car.
GM Service at Bangalore is good. But Toyota's is better.
traction control is a safety feature which detects wheel spin & corrects throttle input or brakes accordingly, its not just used in off roading.
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I feel you are going to change your plan & wait untill pajero sport and santa fe arrivals. santa fe interiors on Indian version will not be same higher quality as shown in left hand drive.
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Re: Which SUV for ~20L? Endeavour vs Fortuner vs Captiva vs Pajero.

Asked many toyota dealers. Waiting period varies from 9 months to one year!
Also, booking is closed. They have no idea when it will re-open. So fortuner is out of the list. It does not deserve so much importance or credit IMHO.

Next enquired about Santa Fe to hyundai dealers. again booking is closed & MAY re-open in April. A batch of 600 vehicles had arrived & it is already sold. We can book in advance for the next batch (that is, April batch) but they have no test drive or display vehicle... We wont book a vehicle without even sitting in it!!! So Santa Fe is out too.

So, in the end, we will wait till April-May for any new launches.

Mahindra - PLEASE PLEASE launch the W201 by then.
Mitsubishi - Please launch the pajero sport by then.

On-road prices in mumbai:

Fortuner-
23,59,000 (Private)
25,44,000 (Corporate)

Santa fe-
26,68,000 (4x2)
28,44,000 (4x4)
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Re: Which SUV for ~20L? Endeavour vs Fortuner vs Captiva vs Pajero.

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On-road prices in mumbai:

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23,59,000 (Private)
25,44,000 (Corporate)
Did not quite understand the 'Private' and 'Corporate'. Are these variants or purchase options? What is the difference? Why the 'Corporate' is nearly 2 lakh more than 'Private'?
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Re: Which SUV for ~20L? Endeavour vs Fortuner vs Captiva vs Pajero.

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Did not quite understand the 'Private' and 'Corporate'. Are these variants or purchase options? What is the difference? Why the 'Corporate' is nearly 2 lakh more than 'Private'?
Thats for registration. If registering it in a company name then you have to pay corporate road tax which is quite a bit more than individual (private) tax.
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Re: Which SUV for ~20L? Endeavour vs Fortuner vs Captiva vs Pajero.

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Did not quite understand the 'Private' and 'Corporate'. Are these variants or purchase options? What is the difference? Why the 'Corporate' is nearly 2 lakh more than 'Private'?
yes, akshay1234 is right. If you register your car in a company name & not an individual name, then you have to pay more tax. also, if the car is a 8 seater or more & is registered in a company name, it will have a yellow number plate.
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Old 28th December 2010, 18:53   #104
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Which 7 Seater SUV for 17-25L? Endeavour vs Fortuner vs Captiva vs Pajero vs Santa-Fe

I want to buy a SUV budget goes upto 25lacks. I use this only for long drive with family that's i want seven seater.I prefer diesel as petrol price is going high these days.
Dear member please help me to choose a apt one.

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Re: Want a SUV for 25 lacks

I would definitely suggest the Chevorlet Captiva. If not then the Toyota Fortuner.
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