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Vivek, Toyota had made the Etios to rope in the masses and hence the focus was on space and frugality instead of power and performance.

I too wish there was an Etios model with better interiors and more power, priced at the same level as a Vento or so.

The petrol Etios sure can punch above its weight. A friend of mine has one and we often sneak out for late-night drives in it. 3rd gear, 110, easily done. The engine really is a gem. All that space is added bonus. But the diesel is a big disappointment. At just does not have the horsepower to keep with with Dzire or Manza or Swift or i20 or even…[Read more]

With Polo 1.6 being introduced in the discussion, I cant but mention the following. We held a drag today. I was driving a Fabia 1.6. My friend was in his Alto 1.1 Vxi. We did three runs. I lost 0-3. And I am not shabby at it. Which got me thinking. We are so used to the modern wheezy 1.2 units that we have forgotten the maniac mid range and rev…[Read more]

What exactly are you looking for in the car? That would help narrow the choice down. If you are going to be using the rear seats a lot, and need a spacious car for 4 people or at the most 5 with good fuel economy, then the Sunny diesel is a good choice. However, if you want a car that is powerful, and great to drive, with a touch of class, the…[Read more]

I’m taking the Vento out of the equation for you as it stands nowhere in terms of space when compared to the Sunny and Ertiga. That said both the Ertiga and the Sunny are spacious and comfortable vehicles. Here the choice depends on whether you need the extra row of seats in the Ertiga. Also they are two separate segments and the Sunny looks more…[Read more]

Classiest is the Vento. Most spacious is the Ertiga as it can carry 7 people when needed. If you dont need a 7-seater, then choose between vento (classy) and Sunny (spacious). If you need the extra two seats, it is Ertiga definitely. The most value for money according to me is the ertiga.

It is a fact that many car companies are making a killing in the name of service and maintenance at the expense of the customer. Leading the pack in no particular order are Skoda, VW and Mahindra. That being said, go ahead with the Sunny. Its a decent car for the city and very spacious too. Drivability and FE are excellent with minimal turbo lag.…[Read more]

Which name do you prefer on your car’s boot lid? Both are essentially the same, with some styling changes only. That said, the Rapid is slightly cheaper.

I would suggest the Rapid as although they are both essentially the same cars, the Rapid is slightly better when it comes to actual driving. Although the difference is minor so its more about brand preferences.