FuelRunGod 200 Report post Posted September 13, 2007 Say if someone had to tour the country. Which car would be the best for driving long distances? Which cars in these categories - hatch, sedan, muv and suv? Lets hear it. FRGFuelRunGod2007-09-13 16:46:22 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FuelRunGod 200 Report post Posted September 13, 2007 As for me. Hatch - Chevy SRV Sedan - Chevy Optra Magnum MUV - Toyota Innova SUV - Tata Safari FRGFuelRunGod2007-09-13 16:46:51 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zavo 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2007 Hatch.. None.. coz your back would be FUBARD. Sedan.. Id say Skoda vRS.. but your pocket would be considerably lighter by the time your done SUV.. erm.. I wouldnt. MPV(new category) Id choose the Innova Diesel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FuelRunGod 200 Report post Posted September 13, 2007 Oh yes forgot MPVs. Yes include an MPV in that list as well. EDIT: @Zavo, just did. FRGFuelRunGod2007-09-13 16:50:58 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zavo 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2007 FRG. You could use the EDIT button.. hahahahhahahahahahhahahah EDIT.. I just see you did.. hahahhahahhah This is PRICELESS I say!! Zavo2007-09-13 16:47:16 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgiitk 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2007 Hatch: Swift Gxi Sedan; Octavia RS MUV: Toyota Innova SUV: Honda CRV Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gurkha 1 Report post Posted September 14, 2007 For touring I would take the Accord V6, plenty of power and smooth ride, if I need diesel, would go for MB C-220. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maximus 0 Report post Posted September 14, 2007 Hatch - Optra SRV 2.0 TDCi (just launched I think!) Sedan - Ford Mondeo MUV - Toyota Innova SUV - Mercedes GL450 (not that I can afford one, but man its sweet!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rssh 59 Report post Posted September 24, 2007 Hatch-Swift sport Sedan-corolla MUV-PHENOIX sumo SUV-new 2.2 lt Safari Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKNG 0 Report post Posted September 25, 2007 my suggestions are- Everybody would like to go on a drive across trhe country in their dreams in a BMW X5or a Maybach... but honestly reliability and servicability are much much more important than outright driving pleasure...so here goes.. hatch- indica ( easliy servicable-a must because u have to tour the country, anybody can repair it,if it goes wrong, self repair also possible as it is basically simple and it has been proven in the K2K rally..) sedan- hm ambassador 1800 ISZ with power steering,A/C( rugged, reliable, proven, servicable, shone in the K2K rally) muv- no opinions suv- Toyota Landcruiser.... this bloody thing will never go wrong and is proven everywhere in the world at the hands of the UN, taliban,.. and also parts are available in india via toyota... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mndvishnu 0 Report post Posted September 25, 2007 Hatch-Swift VDi ABS Sedan- Honda Accord(NEW) MUV- Innova SUV-Honda CRV Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluesapphire 1 Report post Posted September 25, 2007 Hatch-Ford fusion Sedan-Honda Accord V6(petrol) & in diesel its Skoda superb MUV-innova SUV-Ford endeavour new 4*4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
autofreak 0 Report post Posted September 28, 2007 hatch-Hyundai Getz 1.3 or Ford Fusion TDCi sedan-Mitsubishi Cedia MPV-Innova diesel (theres just no better choice here) SUV-Mitsubishi Montero i have chosen cars that are spacious, have good ride quality and strong build quality,plus decent power and handling. these are very practical choices. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zavo 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2007 For touring I would take the Accord V6' date=' plenty of power and smooth ride,[/quote'] A little late I know but heres a question Would you have your own private fuel tanker following you as well? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carzfreak 0 Report post Posted October 12, 2007 my choice: HATCH - swift diesel SEDAN - octavia rs MUV - No choice but if I have to choose then INNOVA. SUV - Land cruiser 4ltr V6 petrol anyday for the smoothest and tension free drive if petrol was on the sponsor / wife / inlaws / mafia / friend / office / you add Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gauravsimply4u 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2007 sedan-- i would go for optra magnum, it has got space comfort performance n fuel efficiency of diesel.. SUV--i wud take ford endevuer for its new crdi engine performance.. Hatch-- for touring? no way Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jithesh 0 Report post Posted October 24, 2007 Hatch - Swift VDi ABS. I have personally driven the VXi for seven hours at a stretch on twisty mountain roads and wasn't shaken a bit. Driving was just a breeze coupled with the reassuring suspension. The added advantage of diesel would take it a step further. Sedan - BMW 3series or 5 Series or any BMW sedan your wallet can afford! Wish I could afford one. They are really the ultimate driver's cars and certainly are grand tourers. And guys, the Octavia is no real sedan, it is a hatchback! Or if you are Abhishek Bhachan, you could use your Bentley Continental GT. MUV - This has to be the diesel Innova. It just eats miles with ease along with an exemplary ride. Hats off to Toyota for giving us such a refined car. SUV - The sky is the limit here, and it really depends on your pocket. For the sake of it, I would choose the Land Rover Discovery. Jitz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pryas 0 Report post Posted October 24, 2007 Hatch - Swift VDi or ZDi if available or the Fusion Diesel Sedans - Middle Variants - SX4 in petrol and Verna in Diesel. High Variants - Ofcourse Our CIVIC or the Laura Diesel Premium - BMW 7 series MUV - INNOVA SUV - Audi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anjan_c2007 1 Report post Posted October 27, 2007 The Mahindra Bolero anyday. The older ones do not have a tachometer and thats a very bad thing that M&M have done. A five lakh plus SUV minus a tachometer!! The new one Im yet to see or drive- do not know whether it has one. The older dashboards were also of very cheap pseudo matt finished plastic. But in overall practicality and driveability it scores over many other SUV's as it is simple and rugged with a practical touch. You can go to Sikkim. There are no Ambassadors or Qualises or Innovas. The Sikkim Govt moves on Boleros-all its ministers and top bureaucrats. The Himalayan roads are so treacherous and the cloudy and rainy weather take their toll. But the Boleros stand out on the mountainous roads. I have driven long distances on Boleros and find them the best!! M&M must make it more appeaing by adding more luxury features. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryccc 0 Report post Posted November 10, 2007 Hatch - I like my Getz ( I dont like Swift personally )... i also used to love my old Zen... Sedan - I like Baleno, Accent, Lancer, Esteem and now Verna Premium - Defnetly Civic... I also dont like City MUV - Defnetly Innova and NO NO to any Mahindras SUV - nothing like the CRV... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carispassion 0 Report post Posted November 10, 2007 hatch- swift vdi sedan- i feel my baleno. good comfort and suppotive seats. ggod visibility all round. very good highway milege (i got 20kmpl max, with a/c. average is 18 on highway) MUV- innova, for sure SUV- new montero Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saladin 0 Report post Posted November 10, 2007 I may be a bit prejudiced, but... Hatchback: Alto (I'm partial); best in class mileage, very few problems, but no space and legroom. Sedan: Octavia or Optra MUV: Definitely the Toyota Innova SUV: Pajero or Prado (if you can satiate their thirst, that is!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
