Deciding between a Jeep Compass, a small luxury SUV or a Skoda Kodiaq on a Rs 30 lakh budget.
Published on Nov 12, 2017 06:00:00 AM
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I am from Pune and looking for an SUV in the range of Rs 30-32 lakh (ex-showroom) for long drives with my family. My requirements are an automatic gearbox, space, luxury, comfort, fuel efficiency and a low cost of maintenance. I am okay with both diesel and petrol engines. I am confused between the Compass, Kodiaq, Tucson and Fortuner.
Anurag Jain, Pune
AAA To be honest, we feel the Skoda Kodiaq is the best choice for your budget and is a cut above cars like the Compass, Tucson and Fortuner. It may seem overpriced but the Kodiaq has got a fantastic equipment list and is fully loaded, so it’s decent value. We would advise against a used SUV from Audi, Mercedes and BMW as what you would get for the same budget is a lot smaller and not as comfortable. Also, maintenance of German luxury brands is pretty expensive. There is the CR-V diesel coming in mid-2018 but it will be nowhere near as plush or as good as the Kodiaq. The XE is a brilliant car to drive but it’s cramped on the inside and the interior quality isn’t great either.
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