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Go scorpio
q:I need to buy a vehicle that seats about eight people and can carry a lot of luggage as well. My family often travels through forested areas so we need something that can tackle the most basic of roads. My budget is Rs 8 lakh to Rs 10 lakh. My top two choices are the Mahindra Scorpio and the Toyota Innova and I have also considered the Rhino due to its lower price tag, but am not too sure about it. What are the service costs of the Innova? Please advise.
J. Balamurugan
a: The Innova is the best vehicle of the lot but it does not have a 4 X 4 option and sufficient ground clearance to be suitable for off-roading. The Rhino is an unknown quantity and our brief drive in the vehicle left us completely dissatisfied. So we suggest you go in for the Scorpio 4 x 4 despite its shortcomings as there is no other vehicle in this class that suits your needs better.
Label luxury
q:I currently own a four-year-old Opel Corsa that gives poor fuel economy and has average looks. I plan to upgrade to a luxury car and my budget is around Rs 15 lakh. I have shortlisted the Honda Civic automatic and the Skoda Laura. I am inclined towards the Civic and want to know if the 1.8 ‘S’ model has been discontinued? I’m looking for a comfortable car with good looks and quality interiors. It should also be fuel-efficient.
Sameer Sehgal
a:It is our suggestion that you go for the Laura. It is very comfortable, has solid interiors and above all, it is more fuel-efficient than the Civic. However, its maintenance costs are higher than the Civic. You will do well to be prepared in advance for this. Honda has stopped selling its ‘S’ model and now offers the ‘E’ and ‘V’ variants.
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