Benchmarking
CAR RESEARCH FOR Mr.PUGALENDHI
The cars that are in the market that satisfies Mr.Pugalendhi’s conditions are
- I20-Hyundai
- Kia-Sonet
- TUV 300 Mahindra
- Baleno – Maruti Suzuki
MARUTI SUZUKI - BALENO
Baleno has a 1197cc engine with a mileage of 21 Kmpl.
It has a maximum torque of 113Nm@4200rpm and power of 81.8bhp@6000rpm
The price range is from 5.9L to 9.3L
It is very good for long rides and also very comfy car.
The only disadvantage of the car is that it is very light that the car when going at a very high speed it will wobble when it overtakes any heavy vehicles such as trucks and buses.
It is available in various colors as well. And the crowd’s favorite color is red.
VITARA BREZZA
Vitara Brezza has a 1462cc engine with a mileage of 19Kmpl.
It has a maximum torque of 138Nm@4400rpm and power of 103.2bhp@4400rpm
The price range is from 7.4L to 10L
It has spacious cabin and with average boot space. It is also good for long rides.
This car has the least features in this segment.
KIA SONET
KIA Sonet has a 1493cc engine with a mileage of 18.3Kmpl.
It has a maximum torque of 172Nm@4000rpm and power of 118.3bhp@6000rpm
The price range is from 6.7L to 13L
It has the most attractive looks in this segment in my perspective. It has moderate space for long rides and also good for long rides.
TUV 300, Mahindra
TUV300 has a 1493cc engine with a mileage of 19Kmpl.
It has a maximum torque of 240Nm@1600-2800rpm and power of 100bhp@3750rpm
The price range is from 8.6L to 11L
It is the only SUV in the price range and also is the only 7seater of the segment.
It has average mileage and it has ample space for the passengers so they can be comfortable in long journey.
After seeing all the selected vehicles in the category, the most apt vehicle for Mr.Pugalendhi that I think is Mahindra TUV300 because of its big look and its ample space for passengers. It also is the fun and has the best aesthetic look.