Benchmarking
BENCHMARKING 1:
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:
- Maruti Ertiga (MPV)
- Ford Ecosport (SUV)
- Tata Nexon (SUV)
- Maruti Brezza (SUV)
- Hyundai Venue (SUV)
- Maruti Baleno (SUV)
- Honda WRV (SUV)
- Hyundai Verna (Sedan)
1. Maruti Ertiga (Petrol):
On Road Price in Bangalore: ₹ 9 Lakh
Specifiactions Summary:
| Mileage (ARAI) kmpl: | 18 Kmpl to 26 Kmpl |
| Gear Box: | 6 Speed |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol / Diesel / CNG |
| Transmission: | Manual / Automatic |
| Length Width Height: | 4395*1735*1690 |
| Seating Capacity: | 7 |
| Boot Space: | 209 litres |
| Power: | 93.87bhp@4000rpm |
| Torque: | 225Nm@1500-2500rpm |
| Engine Displacement: | 1248 CC / 1498 CC |
| 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.
3. Tata Nexon (Petrol):
On Road Price in Bangalore: ₹ 8.47 Lakh
Specifiactions Summary:
| Mileage (ARAI) kmpl: | 17 Kmpl to 21 Kmpl |
| Gear Box: | 6 Speed |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol / Diesel |
| Transmission: | Manual / Automatic |
| Length Width Height: | 3994*1811*1607 |
| Seating Capacity: | 5 |
| Boot Space: | 350 |
| Power: | 108.5bhp@3750rpm |
| Torque: | 260Nm@1500-2750rpm |
| Engine Displacement: | 1198 CC / 1497 CC |
Upside: Funky looks grab a lot of attention: elements such as the dual-tone roof and the large 16-inch alloys stand out, Harman-tuned 8-speaker music system is a delight; easily the best in class, Practicality isn\'t compromised on - the cabin, as well as the boot, is spacious, Punchy diesel engine offers a nice blend of fun and frugality.
Downside: 1.2-litre turbo-petrol is noisy; feels uninvolving to drive, Few rough edges inside-out need ironing out.
Verdict: The Nexon brings a dose of freshness to the compact-SUV game. There\'s a lot to like including the design, features and the diesel engine. But, there are a few gremlins Tata needs to address with respect to fit and finish, so do keep an eye out for that.
4. 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.
5. 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.
BENCHMARKING 2:
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.
Though Ecosport is sturdy and well known for SUV, rear seats are not comfortable enough for 3 passengers but might have to squeeze in. Engine is also much noisy compared to other cars mentioned in the list.
The Tata Nexon does have a powerful engine under the hood and is way more powerful than some of its competitors like Honda WR-V and Maruti Suzuki S-Cross. However, when it comes to rear seat comfortness for 3 passengers and adding punchiness to the drive, the Nexon bows down. A good suspension is not equally supported by some good steering dynamics.