Best Small car? (Diesel)

[Shockwave 0]

Hi all,

I currently own a India V2 Xeta GLX Petrol, and already own a India V2 DLX Diesel, and I find the diesel model waay too fuel and cost efficient.

So I am deciding to sell my Petrol Xeta and get a diesel car in stead.

Can anyone recommend me the best diesel cars in the small (hatchback) category without being too costly?

Personally, I find Indica's very spacious, making the purchase even of a small car worthy. But the same cannot be said about other brands (I.e: Maruti, Hyundai, etc).

But obviously you people know a lot more about cars than me, so I am looking forward to your replies.

Also, How is Indigo CS? Does anyone here owns and willing to share his/her experience?

Thanks in advance!

[rahul1810 0]

Diesel hatchback segment is ruled by Swift which is closely followed by Vista MJd.

There is already a post running on similar topic

http://www.autocarindia.com/new/autocar_forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3949&PN=1

Also check ou he ultimate buyers guide

rahul18102009-03-21 08:14:24

[FuelRunGod 200]

Go for the Vista Quadrajet. It suits you best. Check the Reader Test Team section for a test drive report. Also like Rahul suggested, take a look at the buyers guide thread in AAA section.

 

FRG

[archit 2]

actually if u love the indica then go for indica vista Qdjt

[thackervijay 2]

shockwave,indigo cs still runs with the older gen engines while new indica vista has fiat's multijet engine which tata has called its quadrajet,more refined,FE and better to drive with loads of space available in indica, if boot isnt your requirement you can go for indica vista quadrajet.

[bhalchandra 0]

Wel.... Indica VISTA is a perfect Buy for your need.

Swift is undoubtedly best Diesel Hatch available today.....since you already own TATA, you can also add SWIFT diesel in your fleet.

 

VISTA or SWIFT .. both are great, choose the one u feel

 

[Shockwave 0]

Thanks all.

So in a sense, Swift and Vista are close in the race. And since swift is soo common, I might just go for Vista

Now this is totally different question, but I thought of getting Indigo CS, a midsize sedan, for the price of a hatchback (albeit not a fully loaded one).

But would it be a bad decision going for Indigo CS diesel over Vista Diesel just for sedan's sake?

[bhalchandra 0]

VISTA is a better bet as it has MJD engine.

Indigo CS has OLD DICOR and TDI engine.

 

VISTA is more powerful n refined.

[Shockwave 0]

OK Thanks, It is Vista for me then. Will check out the reviews in other section, thanks guys. (glad to have found this forum).

[tanmay87 0]

Yes shockwave, u can't go wrong with the Vista.

Since you like your Indica, you will love the Vista even more.

[DreamTheCar 0]

Maruti Suzuki Swift diesel is a good option. It is cost-effective and really a spacious car with impressive mileage and performance.

[jbond830 0]

Swift diesel, if you travel a lot in smooth highways at very high speeds

Vista quad, if you travel a lot in city and suburban conditions.

[diablo37989 0]

do you need to buy one right away? you could always wait for the proposed hyundai 1.1 litre i10 diesel, expected around diwali (so rumour has it) or the i20 1.4 diesel expected sometime this year?

the i20 should be spacious enough methinksdiablo379892009-03-25 06:32:50

[mehul_bhp 0]

the best small car in diesel is w/o doubt the swift diesel...its an all-rounder...it has the best fuel economy !!!!

[gifton 0]

who said its perfect it has a very small boot and rear legroom and its rule wil be over by the intro of punto (superbly styled)