choose one suv which give me comfort , road presense,7seater, &low maintanance?

Question

my budget is 20lacs .monthly running is 1360km pls give me advise between mitsubishi pajero, ford endeavour, tata safari , chevry tavera,honda crv ,hundai tucson or any else

Answer 1

We love our Hyundai Santa Fe. It has been a great SUV. Get it with leather if you get one!

Answer 2

Since you need a 7 seater, you are eliminating
tucson (only 5)
endeavour (the last seat sits directly on an original pick-up floor. Only kids or people who can sit crosslegged will fit in there. It is the pickup chassis of the Ford everest that makes it as large)
CRV (only 5)

The Tavera is an old tech vehicle and not in the class of the other vehicles you've listed (If you can consider the Tavera, the innova is a much better vehicle). I've not driven the Pajero or Montero, but I think they both come at over Rs. 28 Lakhs.

That really only leaves two much cheaper options - The scorpio 4x4 and Safari 4x4 DiCor. The fit finish of these are not compareable to the tucson, CRV, Pajero, or X-Trail. The Scorpio has the best road presence but not the best interiors. The Safari is marginally better on this count.

If you are willing to look at 5-seaters only, then the Tucson and CRV are great vehicles for both the City and just off road. I would go for the Scorpio if I were driving it myself, and spend the extra money on buying extra wireless gear, speakerphone, worldspace receiver, an in-car fridge, and GPS system.

Answer 3

As you are saying that your budget is around 20L and you want a Suv which fits 7 peoples and good road pressence plus low on mileage........
1.Hyundai Tucson-Fits only 5 ..(out)
2.HOnda Crv-fits approx 7 but quit crumpy for 7....(out)
3.Ford Endevour-fits 7 well in,roomy,good looks....(ok)
4.Tavera-Old Technology,fits 7,but lacks power and looks..(out)
5.Safari-fits 7,but consistency matters and poor mileage..(out)
and finally my choice....
***** Mitsubishi Pajero- Selling in overall world since years,male looks,dependable,mileage,Technology (master in Diesels), Two Tone colours(exteriors) and last but not least it is available in india as it is manufactured in india at HM plant in Gujrat and price is around Rs.18 L(in pune)

Answer 4

hi mate, I recommend the HYUNDAI TUSCAN, anyday...heres why....

Pros: Value4Money, 18 kmpl, Equipemt, Braking, Interiors, Suspension, A.C.
Cons: handling

In India, there are only 5 compact SUVs in this segment. They are Hyundai Tucson, Subaru (Chevrolet) Forester, Suzuki GrandVitara, Honda CRV and Nissan X-Trail.

All these come in the price range of Rs 13 lakhs to Rs 19 Lakhs. While only Nissan X-Trail and Hyundai Tucson are available in diesel.

However, there’s no big difference in the performance of these diesels and petrol suvs. While Only Grand Vitara is a 6 cylinder 170 bhp engine, but that generally gives 7
km/litre average.

And, In Diesel Nissan X-Trail comes close to Rs 19-20 Lakhs.

So, If you are a college Guy and don’t want to spend but want Gr* Styling, and live in a city which has high traffic, or want to go to hill stations once or twice a year, you have the choice of only Hyundai Tucson , which comes under a price category of approx Rs. 13 Lakhs, which is quite affordable in comparison to others.
On Hill Stations, because the roads are narrow and parking space is very limited, so Its nonsense to take Demons like Ford Endeavour or Safari there, thats why these compact SUVs are better choice.

Oh yes, we know that Nissan X-Trail drives far better,,, but if you are looking for a perfect driving SUV, only Chevrolet Forester is Choice at around Rs 13 lakhs. as that’s the only Full time all wheel drive vehicle in india, while others are four wheel.

But Forester is expensive to afford, it gives around 10kmpl in petrol and its spare parts are very very expensive. Its single front HeadLight’s cost is around Rs 40,000.
And Forester’s hieght is also low (similar to palio adventure).

As we all know that Hyundai is famous for very affordable parts. So Tucson wins here.

Most of these compact SUVs are based on some cars like :

Forester based on : Subaru Impreze Platform,
Honda CRV based on : Honda Civic,
and same with Nissan X-Trail....
.......... Similarly, this Hyundai Tucson is based on newly launched Hyundai Elantra.
and it also shares the same engine, a 2.0 litre crdi with 110 bhp and torque is 25 kgm.

Its dimensions are: L=4325mm, W=1830mm, H=1730mm
weight= 1553 Kg. (4x4) Because of it’s llower weight (1553 kg) u can’t call it underpowered at 110 bhp, but if the simlilar powerful engine is put in a 2 tonne suv like Endeavour, then the same engine becomes underpowered.

Overall, its wider than Ford endeavour also. It’s looks are really dashing, especially the plastic wrap around on the body looks great. While, its looks from rear have been derived from rs 1 crore suv, Porshe Cayne. You can browse its photo gallery at www.hyundai-tucson.com. It’s got 4 wheel disc brakes, and other equipment which can found in top end Elantra also.

The best thing about tucson is its fuel consumption. In Diesel, it gives 15 kmpl in city and 18 kmpl on highway.

And performance is also similar to petrol powered a/t CRV = 0-100 km/hr in 13 seconds (approx.)
Its interior quality is also great, and its got 4 wheel independent suspension, So its very comfortable too.
But the handling is not as great as all the other 3 mentioned above, while, it’s handling is better than Grand-Vitara.

All these data have been taken from my friend in Korea, where I have personally test-driven it while I was there on a export business trip.

I will be one of the first 100 persons to buy this car in India, as I will book it the first day it’s launched here. Previously, I heard that it’s going to be launch in October, but now Hyundai has confirmed its launch in Januray 2005.

So Guys, I will post another complete review after i will buy it and when will experience its services etc.

Also, This car has launched internationally just this year.

Answer 5

Get a Safari or endevour if ur goin for indian cars
otherwise get a pajero or a landcruiser prado

Answer 6

Ford endeavour

Answer 7

road presense? why? to strike fear in other drivers?
My public works truck is smaller and lighter than most suv's but I would smash them like tin cans.

Answer 8

If i were you i would choose Honda CR-V! it's great car which worth its price!

Answer 9

If i was going to buy an SUV it would be a Cadillac SUV!!!!

Cheers!