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With the Renault Duster almost ready for launch and the Ford Ecosport launch delayed to 2013 and Premier Rio launched, so is it worth spending 8 to 9 lakhs on a compact SUV which is a completely new segment in the Indian automobile Industry or rather one should go for conventional sedans like the City, Verna and Fiesta and also can opt for the Manza. Whats the Verdict?
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I believe in India, if an SUV and a sedan (same number of seats) are priced similarly, people would go for the SUV more than the sedan. Mostly because SUVs and their tall stance is more practical on bad roads, and secondly because SUVs may have quite a bit of boot space in the back. And SUV is more macho etc. sedans are considered more classy, so there will be a market for them always. But generally, the SUV will sell well.
But sir dont you think SUV needs more maintenance as compared to sedans and the cost of the spares and parts of the SUV's are costlier than the sedans.
thats exactly what these companies are trying to improve. by making these compact SUV's they are just making a sedan more practical by making it taller and better ground clearance. in case of humdrum SUVs the spares/maintenance expense holds true but by making these mini versions simpler and smaller they are keeping all costs low. because they don't have 4 WD and big engines. they have just changed the shape, body and ground clearance.
well may be duster and eco sport may have 4x4 ability, its still not confirmed.
true. duster will be slightly more expensive 2 maintain, but like the figo ford will make it relatively cheap.