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Hello All,
We ( and my father ) are looking to finalize on either Suzuki Ciaz VDi+ or Skoda Rapid Ambition with Alloys. Both sum up to a similar price (~11 Lakhs with offers etc) after we add on Chrome garnish and R16 Alloys to Ciaz. Features are almost the same while Ciaz misses out on co-passenger airbags and Rapid lacks EBD, R16 tyre option.
Test Drive verdict :
While Ciaz sounds more refined with lower decibels off its hood, it runs out of steam right from the beginning with its 1248cc 89bhp engine. Turbo boost is just average which takes ages to kick in, by when your neighbours would have already crossed the next signal.
Rapid has a noisy diesel engine which bothers my father (owner/driver) while its 1.5 ltr 104bhp takes care of torque department very well. Cabin insulation is still kept well enough but it needs traffic noise or music to completely mute off the engine sound. Also, Skoda would not give us an option to upgrade from R15 to R16 tyres.
To us, Ciaz looks more appealing, spacious while Rapid appears professional, well built, well finished. No doubt on quality when it comes to Skoda vs Maruti. Also, reviews say Skoda is not too friendly when it comes to after sales/service which is what Maruti is always praised for. On other hand, also heard Skoda seldom requires an after sale while Maruti's bonet keeps opening from time to time.
My father disliked the power of Ciaz but did like its looks, space and comfort. We are still debating and need more inputs from you. If I were the primary owner, it was Rapid for me after I drove both.
Spoke to Anand (a TAIger ), who voted for Rapid when it comes to spending 11+ grand for Maruti's lower power engine vs 1.5 ltr TDi from Skoda. Awaiting more thoughts.
Admin: Please correct me if this is the wrong section.
Thanks.
Cheers~!
We ( and my father ) are looking to finalize on either Suzuki Ciaz VDi+ or Skoda Rapid Ambition with Alloys. Both sum up to a similar price (~11 Lakhs with offers etc) after we add on Chrome garnish and R16 Alloys to Ciaz. Features are almost the same while Ciaz misses out on co-passenger airbags and Rapid lacks EBD, R16 tyre option.
Test Drive verdict :
While Ciaz sounds more refined with lower decibels off its hood, it runs out of steam right from the beginning with its 1248cc 89bhp engine. Turbo boost is just average which takes ages to kick in, by when your neighbours would have already crossed the next signal.
Rapid has a noisy diesel engine which bothers my father (owner/driver) while its 1.5 ltr 104bhp takes care of torque department very well. Cabin insulation is still kept well enough but it needs traffic noise or music to completely mute off the engine sound. Also, Skoda would not give us an option to upgrade from R15 to R16 tyres.
To us, Ciaz looks more appealing, spacious while Rapid appears professional, well built, well finished. No doubt on quality when it comes to Skoda vs Maruti. Also, reviews say Skoda is not too friendly when it comes to after sales/service which is what Maruti is always praised for. On other hand, also heard Skoda seldom requires an after sale while Maruti's bonet keeps opening from time to time.
My father disliked the power of Ciaz but did like its looks, space and comfort. We are still debating and need more inputs from you. If I were the primary owner, it was Rapid for me after I drove both.
Spoke to Anand (a TAIger ), who voted for Rapid when it comes to spending 11+ grand for Maruti's lower power engine vs 1.5 ltr TDi from Skoda. Awaiting more thoughts.
Admin: Please correct me if this is the wrong section.
Thanks.
Cheers~!
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