Suzuki Grand Vitara - Driven !!!

metropolis · 18th July 2007, 12:48

what abt the price is it justified???????????????? in the current scenario

metropolis · 18th July 2007, 12:50

I have seen this in Manesar plant while going to the my plant

anandpadhye · 18th July 2007, 14:01

Any BHPeans who have booked the Grand Vitara yet?

I read in some paper that insurance will be cheaper starting September.
This can have higher impact on high value cars like Vitara than on the A/B segment ones...

I am just waiting for things to become favourable for GV purchase....:-)

shuvc · 18th July 2007, 17:54

An update for prospective buyers.

Just heard these prices from a MUL service engineer. Got these prices only. Apparently, a manual GV took a hit during a TD.

# Front bumper - 15K ish (before painting)
# ORVM - 6K ish
# Tail Lamps - 7K ish.

I was in a hurry - forgot to clarify whether the last 2 were prices for pairs or individual units.

I guess, spare prices of any CBU import would be high.

CrAzY dRiVeR · 18th July 2007, 18:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by shuvc

An update for prospective buyers.
Just heard these prices from a MUL service engineer. Got these prices only. Apparently, a manual GV took a hit during a TD.
# Front bumper - 15K ish (before painting)
# ORVM - 6K ish
# Tail Lamps - 7K ish.
I was in a hurry - forgot to clarify whether the last 2 were prices for pairs or individual units.
I guess, spare prices of any CBU import would be high.

Is that on the high side?

BUSA · 18th July 2007, 18:58

TG says that the engine of the GV is not that good and it needs a diesel, with the current petrol GV being 4 lacs cheaper then the CRV, the CRV need not worry.

BTW there is a feature in the GV which shows fuel consumption, if you drive with full throttle it shows 3 and with a light foot it shows 30kmpl.

anandpadhye · 18th July 2007, 19:05

That's instantaneous Fuel Consumption that the GV instrument cluster shows and the european reviews have mentioned that the fluctuation is irritating...

Usually they should show 2 figures - instantaneos and average (may be over last 100 km). Does Skoda do something like that....

BTW, The FE figures for GV (2.0 Liter, 16V petrol) from Australian and European sites mention 30mpg and 9.1 l/100km...

Can someone confirm?

hondadude · 18th July 2007, 19:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by shuvc

# ORVM - 6K ish
# Tail Lamps - 7K ish.

I was in a hurry - forgot to clarify whether the last 2 were prices for pairs or individual units.

They should be for individual units. Just to give you an idea, I paid around 5K for my one of my ORVM (OHC VTEC).

CrAzY dRiVeR · 18th July 2007, 21:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by hondadude

They should be for individual units. Just to give you an idea, I paid around 5K for my one of my ORVM (OHC VTEC).

In that case, are you suggesting it is overpriced?

Or, are you saying its ok?

Nitin · 18th July 2007, 21:16

I personally feel that the Grand Vitara is a good vehicle, but costs associated with it in India would be high, given that a lot of things can get spoilt within the first 2-3 yrs.
I read in TOI,that the initial apprehension in getting the Vitara to India, was due to the fact that the road condition + general city traffic would contribute to the quicker wear & tear of components.

Anyways,its definitely got some style..

hondadude · 18th July 2007, 23:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

In that case, are you suggesting it is overpriced?

Or, are you saying its ok?

No comment on overpricing at all. I was just trying to answer the question about 6k for two or one ORVM.

The rationale behind that was, if one ORVM of OHC costed me around 5K, then for 6K one can expect to get only one ORVM of GV (and not two).

dadu · 19th July 2007, 11:59

Since its a CBU, initially parts would be imported and costing will include duties i.e. high. Perhaps if it starts selling hotcakes, MUL might involve their local vendors to start manufacturing the basic parts atleast.

vnabhi · 19th July 2007, 12:53

Hey guys, is the Grand Vitara a 7-seater or a 5-seater?

iraghava · 19th July 2007, 13:01

Saw my first one on the road a few days back & have to say it's quite small size wise. I don't think there is much difference in size between this & the Tucson.

rangaraj · 19th July 2007, 14:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by vnabhi

Hey guys, is the Grand Vitara a 7-seater or a 5-seater?

Its a five seater, not too different from the Tuscon as stated in the previous reply...

18th July 2007, 12:48	#61
metropolis BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 263 Thanked: 57 Times	what abt the price is it justified???????????????? in the current scenario
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18th July 2007, 12:50	#62
metropolis BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 263 Thanked: 57 Times	I have seen this in Manesar plant while going to the my plant
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18th July 2007, 14:01	#63
anandpadhye Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 3,057 Thanked: 3,328 Times	Any BHPeans who have booked the Grand Vitara yet? I read in some paper that insurance will be cheaper starting September. This can have higher impact on high value cars like Vitara than on the A/B segment ones... I am just waiting for things to become favourable for GV purchase....:-)
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18th July 2007, 17:54	#64
shuvc Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kolkata Posts: 2,913 Thanked: 354 Times View My Garage	An update for prospective buyers. Just heard these prices from a MUL service engineer. Got these prices only. Apparently, a manual GV took a hit during a TD. # Front bumper - 15K ish (before painting) # ORVM - 6K ish # Tail Lamps - 7K ish. I was in a hurry - forgot to clarify whether the last 2 were prices for pairs or individual units. I guess, spare prices of any CBU import would be high.
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18th July 2007, 18:58	#66
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	TG says that the engine of the GV is not that good and it needs a diesel, with the current petrol GV being 4 lacs cheaper then the CRV, the CRV need not worry. BTW there is a feature in the GV which shows fuel consumption, if you drive with full throttle it shows 3 and with a light foot it shows 30kmpl.
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18th July 2007, 19:05	#67
anandpadhye Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 3,057 Thanked: 3,328 Times	That's instantaneous Fuel Consumption that the GV instrument cluster shows and the european reviews have mentioned that the fluctuation is irritating... Usually they should show 2 figures - instantaneos and average (may be over last 100 km). Does Skoda do something like that.... BTW, The FE figures for GV (2.0 Liter, 16V petrol) from Australian and European sites mention 30mpg and 9.1 l/100km... Can someone confirm?
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18th July 2007, 21:16	#70
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	I personally feel that the Grand Vitara is a good vehicle, but costs associated with it in India would be high, given that a lot of things can get spoilt within the first 2-3 yrs. I read in TOI,that the initial apprehension in getting the Vitara to India, was due to the fact that the road condition + general city traffic would contribute to the quicker wear & tear of components. Anyways,its definitely got some style..
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19th July 2007, 11:59	#72
dadu Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,803 Thanked: 463 Times View My Garage	Since its a CBU, initially parts would be imported and costing will include duties i.e. high. Perhaps if it starts selling hotcakes, MUL might involve their local vendors to start manufacturing the basic parts atleast.
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19th July 2007, 12:53	#73
vnabhi Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: DC -> DC Posts: 5,978 Thanked: 2,406 Times View My Garage	Hey guys, is the Grand Vitara a 7-seater or a 5-seater?
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19th July 2007, 13:01	#74
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 272 Times View My Garage	Saw my first one on the road a few days back & have to say it's quite small size wise. I don't think there is much difference in size between this & the Tucson.
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