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Mr . D.S. Pughazhyendhii\'s family requires what Safe Car yet the value which offers an Equilibrium strike of Mileage, Maintenance with Good space, Features and a Social Status too of not to be owning a car which is of entry segment but one which offers Value.
With Transformation happening in Mindsets - Safety along with Good Interiors, Features are also making an important buying aspect.
Mr . D.S. Pughazhyendhii\'s major requirements in a car are:
- 5-7 seats for his family members.
- Budget: Rs. 8-10 Lakhs/-, on road price
- Good Mileage
- Good car for easy commuting within city and long drive as well.
- He is also fond of big cars.
Based on top selling cars in 2018-19 and keeping Mr . D.S. Pughazhyendhii\'s requiremnts in a car, I recommend following cars (mostly SUVs and sedan) to him:
- Ford Ecosport (SUV)
- Maruti Brezza (SUV)
- Hyundai Venue (SUV)
- Honda WRV (SUV)
| Mileage (ARAI) kmpl: | 14 Kmpl to 23 Kmpl |
| Gear Box: | 5 Speed |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol / Diesel |
| Transmission: | Manual / Automatic |
| Length Width Height: | 3998*1765*1647 |
| Seating Capacity: | 5 |
| Rear Shoulder Room: | 1225mm |
| Boot Space: | 352-litres |
| Power: | 98.96bhp@3750rpm |
| Torque: | 205Nm@1750-3250rpm |
| Engine Displacement: | 999 CC / 1498 CC |
Upside: Nicely loaded lineup, great engine options and great handling.
Downside: Second row can get a little bumpy, there\'s no diesel automatic variant and loaded variants get a little pricey.
Verdict: The success of the Ford EcoSport can be attributed to its packaging. It offers great engines, good interiors with an appealing design and that very likeable SUVish stance.
2. Maruti Vitera Brezza (Ldi) (Deisel):-
On Road Price in Bangalore: ₹ 9.62 Lakh:-
Specifiactions Summary:
| Mileage (ARAI) kmpl: | 24 Kmpl |
| Gear Box: | 5 Speed |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Transmission: | Manual / Automatic |
| Length Width Height: | 3995*1790*1640 |
| Seating Capacity: | 5 |
| Rear Shoulder Room: | 1400mm |
| Boot Space: | 328-litres |
| Power: | 88.5bhp@4000rpm |
| Torque: | 200Nm@1750rpm |
| Engine Displacement: | 1248 CC |
Upside: Exterior design, interior design, features, road dynamics, Price.
Downside: Overall interior quality, less powerful engine.
Verdict: The new compact SUV, the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza is a no-nonsense car for someone that wants to buy a reliable, stylish and yet, very well-equipped SUV with adequate performance.
3. Hyundai Venue:-
On Road Price in Bangalore for following Variants: -
| Variants | On Road Price (in Laks) |
| E (Petrol) | 8.07 |
| S (Petrol) | 8.91 |
| E (Deisel) | 9.58 |
Specifiactions Summary:-
| Mileage (ARAI) kmpl: | 17 Kmpl to 23 Kmpl |
| Gear Box: | 7-Speed |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol / Diesel |
| Transmission: | Manual / Automatic |
| Length Width Height: | 3995*1770*1605 |
| Seating Capacity: | 5 |
| Boot Space: | 350 L |
| Power: | 118bhp@6000rpm |
| Torque: | 172 Nm |
| Engine Displacement: | 998 CC / 1396 CC |
Upside: Attractive pricing (introductory), Youthful exterior design, Easy ingress/egress, Spot-on ergonomics, First-in-segment e-SIM tech, Peppy and smooth 3-cylinder petrol, Comfort-oriented suspension setup.
4. Honda WRV:-
On Road Price in Bangalore: ₹ 9.75 Lakh :-
Specifiactions Summary:-
| Mileage (ARAI) kmpl: | 17 Kmpl to 25 Kmpl |
| Gear Box: | 6 Speed |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol / Diesel |
| Transmission: | Manual |
| Length Width Height: | 3999*1734*1601 |
| Seating Capacity: | 5 |
| Rear Shoulder Room: | 1270mm |
| Boot Space: | 363 Litres |
| Power: | 98.6bhp@3600rpm |
| Torque: | 200Nm@1750rpm |
| Engine Displacement: | 1199 CC / 1498 CC |
Upside: Sunroof! Looks sportier than Jazz, Large 363-litre boot, Great view out makes city driving easy, Efficient diesel engine.
Downside: Touch controls for A/C annoying, Suspension gets very bouncy above 100 kmph.
Verdict: The WR-V has the ingredients to make it the best crossover hatchback in the segment but falls short because of a soft suspension and poorly designed rear seats.
CONCLUSION :-
- Since Mr . D.S. Pughazhyendhii is fond of big car and goes for a long drive once in a month, Ertiga could be a best choice. But won\'t be suitable enough for commuting in crowded city like Bangalore. So Ertiga won't be my first choice.
- Mr . D.S. Pughazhyendhii travels both in city and long distance I would like to recommend him a better SUV. Honda WRV would be my first choice, as it offers awesome bootspace with 363 ltrs and good spacious cabin for 3 passengers at rear seat. Cruise control in Diesel model gives definitely great driving relaxation. It also comes with great features like 2 power outlets, 2 usb points, Front center console armrest and high quality music system. Honda WRV is definitly worth its price compared to other SUVs with similar price and I strongly believe Mr . D.S. Pughazhyendhii will have a great experience with Honda WRV.