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lol….do u know 7 k means 7000??
I think there is no car in india
is it 700000 or 7K
Are we going to see a repeat of the UVA here? It doesn’t stand out and the premium hatchback segment is pretty harsh on the manufacturers, so let’s see..
i am about to recieve my swift vdi ds 15th and i dont regret buying it after seein d vedio…lol
XA Alpha is a concept. They have announced Ertiga now, and Ertiga was a concept at the 2010 Auto Expo. So if we go by that speed, the Alpha will launch only by the time of the 2014 Auto Expo! But Maruti knows there is demand for it, so they might do it faster – still it will take at least one year
bro d real model will be nowhere near to what u saw in pictures or auto expo…d only amazing reality is XUV500 by MAHINDRA.
Guess, Maruti Suzuki will closely watch the success of mini SUVs like Renault Duster and Ford EcoSport. Based on this, the company may develop the production version of XA Alpha 
Expected to be priced in 6-8 l range.
7-9 on road…but i expect diesel variant to be a lil more expensive.
Ertiga will come with 2 engine choices – a 1.4 litre K series petrol and a 1.3 litre DDIS superturbo diesel engine (like the SX4 diesel). The Ertiga is 4265 mm in length, so it doesn’t qualify for the sub-4 meter sops and hence, prices should be over Rs. 6 lakh for the base variant. What was on display at the expo was the top-end ZDI variant.
punto
Between the 2 you have stated, i20 is a better choice
Ride quality fun to drive – Punto……….. interiors i20
For driving pleasure and ride quality gor for Punto. For reliablity and good afer sales serive go for i20.
Punto is the best car to go with as many have suggested and i20 has loads of equipment list where you can also go with that but both have respective issues:
Punto has A.S.S problems as it is tied with Tata which is the main cause for lower sales number but a good car to drive as others said here
I20 still has steering rattling issues where…[Read more]
y not take the swift good handling…if chauffer driven then i20..i20 crdi 1.4 gives a good 20kmpl
u could wait till both punto evo and the fluidic i20 is launched then decide
India probably wont see Punto evo in 2012. Go 4 punto aftr the jan 3rd upgrades. Fiat will have separate showrooms by 2012 end, service will be better. Tata service isnt bad everywhere, just ask fiat owners in your area. Punto is easily the best diesel hatch.
punto
Thank you guys . i can see dat most of the votes goes for punto, but i have heared that it has really bad ground clearance. is it so….??
Now its 171 mm.. Also there is a thick engine guard.. Better ground clearance is sure after upgrades. Some websites predicts 185 mm or195 mm (GC of SX4 is only 190mm)!! Wait 4 jan 3rd.
guys booked i20 magna model. taking delivery on 1 jan12.
i guess the experience would be good.
you got it ryt mate…..how much is it costing you !!
638000 with insurance from himachal
Wish u happy miles mate. I20 facelift looks overstyled, better to buy current version.
thanx @yadhoo
When is the launch date of i20 fluidic ?
Dude check out the new Punto,quality wise any time european cars,its a rock solid vehicle,go ahead,I20 is the poor cousin of Punto,appears european but no mannerism of it.
punto has got zero resale n heavy mainatainence…so if u r rich to bear d cost den punto…..but at d same time i20 sportz has got awesum features,good resale n low maintainence.
dude i will suggest you i20 it has good features and sober looks and also hyundai launching fluidic i20 so you can wait for that option.
I would say,, you should go with your heart in this comparison 
I believe both are more or less equivalent…
A.S.S is only a problem for Punto, otherwise its the awsome to ride from the two..
i 20 obs …….coz aftr sales service is also gud in case on hyundai…….fiat-tata is a joint venture so tata ppl vl always gv pref on tata cars den on fiat on aftr sale srvce.
i20
i20 asta with abs is better
Mr. Mayur, who told you that Punto’s maintenance is high. I can bet that it almost 50% of i20. Hope you would not belive, but you always can check for actual price. I am a owner of Punto and it has crossed 35K so far. I can say its a excellent machine. May be its a bit slower on red lights due to the way its tunned but its not exactly the place to race.
Mine is petrol 1.2 and I’ve got 23.6 kmpl as best millage so far on highway. But I’ce acheived 21 kmpl more than 10 times that too for 150+ kms. Best speed I’ve closed 170 kph.
On otherside, my cousin has Fludic Verna , I can braking system in this vechicle is just horrible. I am saying this on the basis of braking system of my punto. Also, F.V. has lot of vibretion in floor. In last we should say something only on the basis of facts. Don’t take words from mouths of others. Apply your brain , test cars yourself and then…[Read more]
Hyundai is going to change brakes and suspension in upcoming versions of verna
i think PUNTO is da best…..bcoz very good comfortable,very good luxury,very good safety & very good handling…i know A.S.S.problem with PUNTO…but u want long time use go with PUNTO.
You want quick accelarations and all kinds of gadjets, then I20 suits…. but if you want long time use and a highway speed killer, then Punto is something and i20 doesnt come close at all… I m suggesting you about Punto 90BHP model if you have daily highway travels… If you only have city use, take i20
bad choice… i20 sucks…punto rocks,,
punto ………. obviously …… coz of its high standards of safety as per European standards ……. and superb design …….. i am very happy with its calm performance …….. i also hav i20 but am regretting coz of its poor ride quality,comfort and its poor fabrics.
@Aditya Upadhya: can you please share your 3 months of experience with i20? i’m also confused with these models. i really liked swift but its 6 months waiting period is draw back for me.
Punto has some low quality plastics especially in height-adjustable seat belt latch and parcel trays. Steering mounted audio controls are offered only in top end Emotion variant. Rear headroom might be a bit of concern for six foot plus persons. Fiat need to emphasize on the after sales part as well to boost its car sales.
punto is a piece of shit….once it is got some prob ..it will keep on repeating…..very high maintenance….no looks….
People who have no experience in driving or know nothing about driving will say that Punto is pathetic. It is best hatch you can buy in india new model has Good quality plastics and it has superb gound clearence. And please mind it maintenance of punto is very low almost 50% low compare to i20.
someone said punto has no looks!! wow… rofl.. guys what do you say? do i need to add anything here?
I am amazed how everybody here has such extreme reactions about the Punto. In terms of design and engineering it is a cut above all other hatches and has the most mature (big car-like) ride and handling. It does have a few problem areas, like an occasionally inconsistent after sales service experience. Consequently, the resale value suffers. The…[Read more]
I say Punto will last longer and better than the 120… From my experience of driving the 75Bhp Punto, its a hectic car to drive in the city… Parking is a little hard due to the weight and road presence and the width.. 120 is nimble in city in terms of handling and driving in city limits… When it comes to highway, the Punto scores much over…[Read more]
well i guess people have extreme reaction about Punto coz they know what a true engineered car it is. 
and no offense but poor after sales service had nothing to with car but with poor management . Fiat has eventually gone away from TATAs… more over i believe in trying out first rather blatently saying its not a gud car..
I own i20 1.4 CRDI. Comparing a i20 with punto is like comparing a hovercraft with a horse. Although i agree that the pickup and acceleration of Punto is higher than i20, when it comes to comfort, suspension, drive quality and “The car-feel”, it is nowhere near to i20. Punto can be compared with the Indian cars like swift. But, when it comes to…[Read more]
Swaroop SP : Hey, please note that Fiat makes European standard features… That is Left hand driver foccued.. As for India, now the 2012 Punto is excellent… Better AC, Best in class ground clearance and the top model 75 BHP is at just 7 Lakhs with everything you can ask for a car of that price… Its not that I m against 120, but since the…[Read more]
Better check the cost of the timely oil filter change at the specified KMS with your friend’s diesel car… Just cross check the cost and find the result… I m very sure that Hyundai charges you the most when compared to Fiat and Ford…. VW is an exception… Its a car for the rich people…. 
Punto is much more heavier than the 120… Better stability at triple digit speeds… Its just not how fast you climb the speeds, but how fast your car reacts when you need quick overtaking in the city or highway… In that aspect maybe i20 is better…..
why a lots of people like swift ? why not like punto compear to swift ?
Swaroop SP : Sir first of al i will make something clear that Punto is well eshtablished product globally not i20 in many international market nobody buys Hyundai same as Suzuki. Suspension setup of i20 is so soft its not confortable next engine durability MJD is light year ahead of CRDi. So Yes i20 is good but Punto is Bes or you can say Better…[Read more]
i will book a swift vdi tomaro..
@Nitin.. How do you manage such high figures with Punto 1.2 Petrol.. I am unable to get more than 12/13 without AC in Kolkata city even with really control driving.. Where as best was around 21kmpl for me at around 70kmph in GQ stretch but in normal driving, its really hard for me obtain more than 10/12 in city where as 14/15 in highways !!
hyundai i10 era…good on milega,drive comfort,electronic power steering,front power windows,awesum resale.
maruti alto k10
Alto K10 and i10 for sure.
Alto LXI or Alto K10 LXI will do the job.
alto k10… true vfm
Eon probably?
guys thanx a lot..but as i was in rush, booked a wagon R LXI petrol (metallic colour) @3.82 lakhs…Have i made a wrong choice..?If it is so tell me.. Should i cancel my booking..?Alto is a bit cramped..So its between wagon R and i10 ?Suggest please..
You can’t go wrong with a Wagon R. It’s practical, spacious and fuel efficient. It’s just that not everybody may like its looks.
If it’s your first car and want a MS brand,WagonR is a good choice,if you don’t mind paying extra i10 is good car
By the way, Amit, I have a 2002 Wagon R LXI, that’s done 1.31 lakh Km, with only routine services. Only major work was a clutch overhaul at 90,000 km, and drive shaft change at 1.10 lakh km, along with some suspension work. It’s trouble free and smooth to drive even now. Just got a new set of tyres last weekend (3rd set – now on Yokohama A-drives).
?@vishwas…yes bro…its my first car…and i am told to buy a MS over a HYUNDAI although there is only a little difference…but still maruti scores slightly above hyundai..that is why chose a maruti..Also in my locality, i have 3 maruti stations in some 15 kilometers..whereas the nearest hyundai station is 35 km away from my home…:-)
?@vishwas…yes bro…its my first car…and i am told to buy a MS over a HYUNDAI although there is only a little difference…but still maruti scores slightly above hyundai..that is why chose a maruti..Also in my locality, i have 3 maruti stations in some 15 kilometers..whereas the nearest hyundai station is 35 km away from my home…:-)
So what’s your plan now?
better opt fr wagon r .. fr vxi discount of abt 10k. and fr lxi, its 20k…
Swift.
go for swift yaar……more features more reliability more power and most importantly less maintenance
u wud also consider Ritz Vdi. Its also a gud car compared to Beat.
The new swift looks great.. The interiors are far more better than the old swift.. You should go for swift !
SWIFT.
You will have to wait a long time for the swift though…
spares r affordable n always available , which is a dream wit chevy! then resale n market presence! swift always n always! do not think chevy man!
Have you considered the Ford Figo TDCi Titanium? It’s cheaper than the Swift and more spacious. Deliveries are faster.
i suggest the punto diesel. u just cant compare an italian with wannabe korean(chevy is a rebadged daewoo), and jap crap.
Also check out punto..
its better to shell out 25000 more on vento… Rapid is ugly
Vento…
thnk ya guyz…
vento is a dump of waste crawling on roads……..
Rapid
Vento or Verna is a good choice,Skoda has turned cheaters now-a-days
go for rapid.
i reckon vento has more premium interiors nd bettr features… but i’m kinda convinced wit d exterior apprnce of rapid… really confusin wich 1 2 go for!!
rapid
Rapid or Vento, you’re essentially getting the same car. Look at which car is more convenient for you – as in access to service station etc. Rapid is about Rs. 25,000 cheaper than Vento variant for variant – also the Rapid has 8 variants (5 petrol, 3 diesel), while Vento has 5 (3 petrol, 2 diesel).
Decide for yourself after seeing these videos:Rapid Video Review: http://www.cartoq.com/video-review-skoda-rapid/Vento Video Review: http://www.cartoq.com/volkswagen-vento-1-6-tdi-highline-video-review/
thx a lot for ur suggestions…
let us knw which 1 u r buyin
sure but it myt take a mnth…
oky dude…
does any1 here fancy the new fiesta over vento or rapid??
The New Fiesta is an extremely expensive priced shit… Its power output is identical to Tata Manza, significantly cheaper, only cruise control, voice controls r nt found in Fiesta, if nyone is willing to sppend this much on a chinese design, then its better to buy the good performer optra magnum… its a rocket
^^ datz ryt dude… itz really underpowered… but itz handling z amazin… nd optra magnum is a vry underrated car wit gr8 dynamics… but itz outdated now…
i agree dude.. optra magnum is outdated but its still a great vehicle… chevy ws not able to make a good design for it.. even optra handles too good
^^ nd dude do ya tink fiesta atleast luks beta dan vento or rapid?? IMO new fiesta luks like a small car :
they both have same engine n featuresbut vento is more gud luking than rapidif u speed enthusiastic then go for german technology…
back seat of rapid is comfortable dan vento
fiesta luks lyk a chinese car and has the ugliest rear. In terms of luks i giv the highest credits to linea
^^yeah it has d ugliest rear…. in terms of luk i fancy d fluidic verna dude.. nd i reckon vento isnt far behind in d stylin deprtment…
new fiesta was launched 3 years back in america and europe and new fludic verna has copied the design of honda city and fiesta and made new car . so u guys know whose desigh is better ford is ford no comparison on it .
guys want more pickups they want 0 to 100 in less than 12 seconds but what u can do with more pickup u cant control the cars in that much pick up and good handeling is must for those cars who had more pickups and verna and vento lacks this controls
?^^ dude i accept dat verna doesnt handle well…. but vento is a gud handler….
Ya i drive rapid alsi but not better than linea city and fiesta brand like skoda and volkeswagon not having good control like city and fiesta have is very bad for these companies old skoda actavia was much much better car than rapid
i finally decided 2 go for VW vento highline tdi… thnx a ton for helpin me out… nd a big thnx 2 Dws Auto
Rapid, because its the same car and cheaper.
vento
skoda is a more establishes n better quality product here in india…i prefer skoda though d bigger name frm d two is VW
Both are same Vento/Rapid except cosmetic features and slight changes in front , rear bumper and lights,Skoda belongs to V.W group.Its only cost factor and liking toward the brand and shape.either ways V.W is going to make money buying the sister.added feature in Vento is steering audio control in top end model that’s it….same goes with Polo and…[Read more]
rapid’s deisel engine’s noise is vry mch btr dan vento….so rapid….iz mch btr
Vw launch it’s new version Vento comfortline TDI in 8.74 lakh , now you can consider it also .
Vento Feels Little More Premium product when compared with Rapid.
its amazing people still buying petrol…..just wanna say hathi kharid to lenge par paalege kaise??
go for diesel it wont recover in 3 yrs bt may b in 5 yrs but nobody knows petrol may b 100/lit after few months…..of if u can adjust with cng then its another option.
go for ritz diesel..have good mileage n good performance
Out of these swift is the leader but my pick out of this is punto. Its a great handler and a head turner on road for sure with adequate power and features…
vikas i think diesel car is 1 lac higher priced, i can use that money to drive petrol atleast for 3 years as my daily running is not much, correct me if i am wrong. please help me choosing car considering all aspects.
Well you say you wont drive your car more than 50kms a day and your budget is well given.At 5.5 lakhs on-road you will get I10 sports model,and the petrol engine is refined as well.The maintenance is a bit higher than that of maruti but its manageable.Else if you need a great petrol motor will aggressive looks then have a look the Brio which is…[Read more]
Go for diesel….
u can buy nissan sunny
?@vishwas i’ll definatly think on brio, thanks for info. @upendra well lower model showroom price is 5.80, it wont fit in my budget for on road price.
i’ll go for diesel its better to give money once n njoy. giving 500-1000 everyday or in 2 days is painful . now adays diesel technology is competing petrol no doubt .cars like bmw n skoda cums in diesel no 1 can say diesel have low pick up or sumthng…….i’ll alwys go fr diesel
as per ur requirement i think u shud go for SWIFT. as its looks good, the engine is also frugal, has low maintenance cost its A.S.S. is also good. Also look for i20.only its draw back is its less frugal.but a safe &sturdy car.
?@vikas well can you give me some diesel cars which fits in my budget
@yogesh ty mate.
Indica eV2 top model? what about this car?
first think of buying some petrol .. then we can think of buying a car
There’s nothing worng in going for Indica eV2 if you are not concerned of its’TAXI’ where many of them consider as one.Well why do taxi market owns this car? because its fuel efficient and VFM.So the features are good in the LX trim,but the rear power windows are missing.But you get a good music system with alloy wheels and the seats are very…[Read more]
abey tel mai bhajiyaa talega kya
ferrari
simple
gareeb log ….
thanks vishwas, keeping eV2 as an optional.. what all other diesel cars will fit in my budget Indigo eCS/CS?
?Kumar Bhawar …. maruti alto le le …
ya fir Tata Nano
kya time pass kar raha hai Pravin Sivan
life hi time pass hai mere bhaii … opinions bahut honge … but ek cheez bolta hoon … visit 5 to 10 showrooms of different brans
then sit at home n do a swat analysis .. then Buy
In which city do you reside?
pune
yes Pravin Sivan nice idea. ty… if i get little idea which cars are better with all aspects, it will be easier to decide after showroom visit.
u cav also go for Ford Figo…
diesel car – nt ev2 its nt upmarket bt vista is a great one.u will get the base model in less than 5 50 i guess.base model have atleast ac power steering etc. but if u can manage around 6 then u can get vista vx loaded wid feautes n also has abs.
u hav to adjust sumwhere vista offers d most space even most of d sedan dont have such xcept of tata’s. if u want space then vista is great bt tata service is nt vry gud.. swift is also an option bt has less space n waitng tym bt service is gud
space wise figo is gud bt i alwys read mixed reviews about it awsum car,bad car no one says nrml car
?@vikas thanks for info, visited tata showroom (padit auto) yesterday, i am 6.3 feet tall and vista car roof was just touching head, was not feeling comfortable.. after asking sales executive he said only top end models have driver seat height adjustment. i liked the car but height seems be an issue.
so which 1 u decide
today visited 2 showrroms ford(figo), hyundai(i20)…. i20 is spacious but seems overpriced and not much pickup. figo looks just ok car but waiting period for both car is more than 1 month. (they have lots of booking pending for diwali)
visiting maruti today evening for swift and ritz… btw tata guys just called and are ready to give ev2 lx immediately.
i guess swift would be the right option..considering your daily run and the budget, u shud b prety o rather mre hapier with its perfomance n quality..morova it has excellent afta sale service n is also high on resale lookin at its demand..also has a good design n mileage,, o if can wait for decmber for new swift desire compact wich would hardly…[Read more]
thanks @rajneesh, vikas, rajat, vishwas, pravin, apurba, upendra, yogesh & sonia for suggestions and helping me choose car. maruti test drive for both cars was nice. ritz seems just ok to me, nice height and space in car..body shape not so impressive and looks more compact. swift drive feel was impressive, suspension and pickup was…[Read more]
should i stretch budget and get zdi with all features or vdi without abs is ok? is it worth paying 80000 extra for those features?
i think its of no use 2 pay dat extra amount..n ma frnd u made a rite choice on swift..grt car with grtst of the perfrmanc in d segment..n considering ur run, petrol wud b js fin….as also to knowledge u mre,looking at d downfall of petrol variants, government is tryin 2 get d diff betwn petrol n diesel closer fr atlst the private vehicles if not…[Read more]
yes, except India all other countries are charging diesel with just 5-10% difference(even in pakistan its 94rs petrol – 79 rs diesel). well there is no guarantee of petrol either.. from last june 2010 our so called govt. has increased almost 19rs. (rs. 56 to 75), it may reach up to 100 till 2012 year end. where as to reach 80 rs mark diesel will…[Read more]
?@rajneesh i might not sell this car even after 5 years, first 3 years i will be happy to go with petrol considering 1 lac rs saving, but what after that? after discussing with friend who’ having honda city, it was shocking to know that his current expenditure just for petrol is not so affordable for his daily running of 60km; and this might be my…[Read more]
ohk..may b u hav jorted down all stats and r ready to go with diesel..nwys congo fr the new car..hope u hav smooth n grt tim!!
yes mate, thanks for your help……….thanks everyone.
i20 ‘d b best
cng increased 2 rs petrol car k other fuel option bh govt mhnge kr rhi h. ab to bhaiya diesel hi dubte ko sahara h.although it may also rise bt if its rising 2rs then petrol by 3rs ……bye bye petrol.its getting difficult to ride my bike 
frget about cars
Just keep two options Toyota Liva and i10 1.2 kappa engine.
swift is also a good option but price is very high for swift .
i20 sportzz
i20 spertz after disounts costs exact 5.50 lakhs on road
New Swift is gr8 go for it..
Go for Skoda Fabia Active plus or Liva G variant!!!!!!
among these cars, the swift makes the best choice. consider the brio as well or even the jazz if you can stretch a bit
I like Grande Punto but Swift and Hyundai i20 are safer options. i20 has more space so if you frequently lug 5 people, its a better option. Also the ride is quite comfy though handling is so so. If you want great handling and slightly less space is not a problem, then there is nothing to beat Swift.
why BEAT diesel is not considered so far ?
better go with chevrolet beat diesel
Why don’t you got a 3/4 years old Honda City, Maruti SX4 or Honda Civic. One of my friends recently bought a 4 year old (but very good, almost new like condition) Honda Civic only for 5.25 Lakhs.
i20 magna…
ford figo,,ritz..diesel could be an option
I want to buy a new car and i have shortlisted toyota liva G,nissan Micra XE and Hyundai I10 magna.Guys kindly advice me with ref. to Performance,Comfort,maintainance cost etc….
Kumar Bhawarji petrol car within budget of 5.5 lac is i think Maruti Swift LXI 1.2 L, 1197 cc K series engine (5.38 IN DELHI) on road price & Mileage is City 15.7 & Highway 18.1 with good turning radius for city rid i think this is economic car 4 u. looking for a safe, comfortable and good looking car go with PUNTO 1.2 active fire engine (5.70…[Read more]
go through the following link for diesel cars in your budget http://www.cartoq.com/cheapest-diesel-small-cars-in-india-which-one-is-for-you/
hey Kumar, hi, well the options u have selected, i guess all the cars go above 6.5lak, atleast in mumbai, i dont knw where u r?? but if u love driving then go for Punto, if u want comfortable and economical drive then go for swift and if u want STYLE then go for i20, but if u want low maintenece its nuthin like that these days that diesel engines…[Read more]
from the three that you have mentioned , all of these are comfy in the front seats while the punto and the i20 have a bit more comfort in the rear seats. for reliability nothing beats the swift(both svc in numbers and technically) !! though all three of them are on par with each other. looks are totally subjective to personal…[Read more]
hi kumar you should go for new i-gen i20.http://goo.gl/g5RjJ Hyundai igen i20 Mileage of 11kmpl – 15 kmpl while the 1.4 L Kappa engine returns fuel efficiency of 15-17 kmpl and diesel i20 offers mileage of 18 kmpl -23 kmpl and u will miss few feature in swift like Fully Automatic Temperature Control, Clean Air-Cluster ionizer for fresh air,…[Read more]
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