Chevy SRV Driven

BUSA · 9th August 2006, 10:35

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IMHO, It is as much VFM as a fiesta 1.6, NHC, Aveo 1.6, lancer, balno

But all of these have boot.

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Unfortuntely I have never got a chance to drive "THE HOTTEST HATCH" in town, but if it is anything close to petra and adventure, then the above comment is a bit of an ovestatement

Certainly the Palio 1.6 is faster then Petra and Adventure.

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I have not heard that one before, not even from the GM sales team

Will any manufacturer shun any of their model to promote a newer one i doubt.

Boom Shiva · 9th August 2006, 11:18

Busa, I have both the old 1.6 and the new 1.6 VGIS. There is a very noticeable difference - the new one is much peppier AND gives marginally better FE.

Btw, actually BOTH the 1.6 engines are VGIS. The only difference is in the software programming. GM basically woke up a little late in the branding game and decided the bring out the VGIS tag with the newer, revised tuning.

BUSA · 9th August 2006, 13:16

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Busa, I have both the old 1.6 and the new 1.6 VGIS. There is a very noticeable difference - the new one is much peppier AND gives marginally better FE.

Boom there is no doubt about that, but in terms of top end power the newer VGIS losses out a bit.

Also i forgot to mention that the boot is quite good for a hatchback.

Shan2nu · 9th August 2006, 14:53

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Shantanu, did yuo redline the SRV yourself or are those company quoated figures. When I drove the SRV it did not seem to happy being revved up to those RPMs.

These figs are as tested, by Overdrive (using GPS testing device).

Shan2nu

navin · 10th August 2006, 14:32

The and short of it seem to be that at the current price...
The Vtec runs circles around it in performance and has a boot to boot and the Aveo is better appointed while the Fiesta is more drivable and both cost less.

So the SRV is only for someone who wants a hatchback with legroom.

navin · 13th August 2006, 00:31

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Originally Posted by adi

Vtec's performance + Aveo's interiors + Fiesta drivability = SRV
Thats an unfair comparison

I did not mean that. I meant that at it's current price/performance it cant sell on performance (Vtec has it beat), interiors (GM's own Aveo is better and cheaper) or drivability. So it's only USP is leg room (which the Elite has and a trunk to for less). it is not the "sports car" it is being positioned as.

BUSA · 13th August 2006, 18:00

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Originally Posted by adi

FYI, optra elite base is 70 g more expensive than the srv base, even 20k or so with the current discount on it...and if u think they both have the same leg room, then u need to visit ur GM dealer again

Haha. Duh both of them have the same legroom even if GM dealer doesnot say so

navin · 14th August 2006, 09:52

Adi, in fact I did.

I have 3 friends who own Optras (one VGIS Elite, one 1.8 and one 1.8 with the Auto climate control) and the rear seat in theair cars felt a touch roomier than the SRV when I sat in it with the dealer's salesperson driving. I figured I was wrong and assumed they must have atleast the same legroom only the SRV felt LESS. Dont ask me why. I dont know that much about cars.

Nachu · 15th August 2006, 12:16

I'm gonna do a personification of the two cars, a useful technique we admen use when creating ads.

SRV:

Young:
Sexy / Great bod/ lot's of oomph
Brash and showy:
Takes you for some ride (pun intended)
Hard to get
Hard to please
Paris Hilton
Own her at your own risk

Baleno:

Mature
A bit plump/thick in the middle
Gentle
Easy to please
Devoted
Undemanding, no fuss
Kate Winslet
End of the day she satisfies you

I test rode both. I flirted with the SRV. But after a bitter divroce with the Ikon 1.6 I married the Baleno. Who needs grief.

It all depends on what you want.

BUSA · 16th August 2006, 14:05

National Garage has one souped up SRV. Many thanks to fellow member mangeshsoft for cliking these pics. Posting on his behalf.

Boom Shiva · 16th August 2006, 14:29

Hey Nachu, you haven't taken into account that SRV is all show and no go. That seems to be the biggest grouse here, that the car is just a poser.

himanshugoswami · 16th August 2006, 14:29

Busa: Are there any engine /performace mods as well or only a body kit.

I think the car would look better in single colour

BUSA · 16th August 2006, 16:34

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Originally Posted by himanshugoswami

Busa: Are there any engine /performace mods as well or only a body kit.

I think the car would look better in single colour

I dont have any idea i guess its just a cosmetic job

navin · 17th August 2006, 11:38

CRV? That's a Honda (another car i did not care for).

Just realised another conincidence "SRV" backwards is "vRS" NOW how "correct" is that! :-) LOL.

as t why the SRV (not vRS) broke my heart it's on this link
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...aunced-10.html

kiranpashtakar · 22nd August 2006, 17:53

[quote=Nachu]I'm gonna do a personification of the two cars, a useful technique we admen use when creating ads.

THAT'S A GOOD ONE, I ENJOYED THIS A LOT.

9th August 2006, 11:18	#47
Boom Shiva BANNED Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,055 Thanked: 18 Times	Busa, I have both the old 1.6 and the new 1.6 VGIS. There is a very noticeable difference - the new one is much peppier AND gives marginally better FE. Btw, actually BOTH the 1.6 engines are VGIS. The only difference is in the software programming. GM basically woke up a little late in the branding game and decided the bring out the VGIS tag with the newer, revised tuning.
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10th August 2006, 14:32	#50
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,198 Thanked: 9,302 Times	The and short of it seem to be that at the current price... The Vtec runs circles around it in performance and has a boot to boot and the Aveo is better appointed while the Fiesta is more drivable and both cost less. So the SRV is only for someone who wants a hatchback with legroom.
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14th August 2006, 09:52	#53
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,198 Thanked: 9,302 Times	Adi, in fact I did. I have 3 friends who own Optras (one VGIS Elite, one 1.8 and one 1.8 with the Auto climate control) and the rear seat in theair cars felt a touch roomier than the SRV when I sat in it with the dealer's salesperson driving. I figured I was wrong and assumed they must have atleast the same legroom only the SRV felt LESS. Dont ask me why. I dont know that much about cars.
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15th August 2006, 12:16	#54
Nachu Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 18 Thanked: 0 Times	SRV vs. Balenoa I'm gonna do a personification of the two cars, a useful technique we admen use when creating ads. SRV: Young: Sexy / Great bod/ lot's of oomph Brash and showy: Takes you for some ride (pun intended) Hard to get Hard to please Paris Hilton Own her at your own risk Baleno: Mature A bit plump/thick in the middle Gentle Easy to please Devoted Undemanding, no fuss Kate Winslet End of the day she satisfies you I test rode both. I flirted with the SRV. But after a bitter divroce with the Ikon 1.6 I married the Baleno. Who needs grief. It all depends on what you want.
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16th August 2006, 14:05	#55
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	mangeshsofts pics of souped up SRV National Garage has one souped up SRV. Many thanks to fellow member mangeshsoft for cliking these pics. Posting on his behalf.
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16th August 2006, 14:29	#56
Boom Shiva BANNED Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,055 Thanked: 18 Times	Hey Nachu, you haven't taken into account that SRV is all show and no go. That seems to be the biggest grouse here, that the car is just a poser.
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16th August 2006, 14:29	#57
himanshugoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: !!!! Posts: 2,303 Thanked: 2,619 Times	Busa: Are there any engine /performace mods as well or only a body kit. I think the car would look better in single colour
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17th August 2006, 11:38	#59
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,198 Thanked: 9,302 Times	CRV? That's a Honda (another car i did not care for). Just realised another conincidence "SRV" backwards is "vRS" NOW how "correct" is that! :-) LOL. as t why the SRV (not vRS) broke my heart it's on this link http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...aunced-10.html Last edited by navin : 17th August 2006 at 11:41.
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22nd August 2006, 17:53	#60
kiranpashtakar BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bangalore/Hyderabad Posts: 257 Thanked: 7 Times	[quote=Nachu]I'm gonna do a personification of the two cars, a useful technique we admen use when creating ads. THAT'S A GOOD ONE, I ENJOYED THIS A LOT.
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