We are looking to replace our ageing Hyundai Santro. We have a budget of Rs 10 lakh, hence, the Skoda Slavia is out of the list.
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Hello BHPians,
I need advice on whether to buy a Vento Highline right now. We will be replacing our ageing Santro this year. I was hoping to get the Vento before they stop production as I feel it has most of the things I would like in our next car, especially that TSI engine.
For months, it wasn’t in stock and I started considering the S-Cross instead. Now, suddenly I have been offered a manual Vento in carbon grey colour. I am confused about whether to go ahead with the Vento or wait for the new S-Cross.
While the Vento is old and now at the end of production, is there any confirmation that Maruti will bring the new S-Cross to India? I was hoping they’d offer the new features and 6 airbags like they’ve done with the new Baleno. In that case, I feel it’d be worth waiting for the S-Cross.
Virtus/Slavia are out of my budget which is 10l ex-showroom.
Kindly advise.
Here’s what BHPian FrAgile had to say about the matter:
As per many reports and rumors, S-Cross would be coming to India this year, though it is not really sure when. S-Cross would most probably be equipped with the same powertrain and the 4-speed torque converter might be replaced with the new 6-speed unit. Also, as the Baleno received many new features including HUD, 360-degree camera and most importantly, 6 airbags, it makes no sense for Maruti to not include these in the S-Cross as it is the flagship model sold by the company in India.
Vento makes a good bargain if you are able to get a very good deal on it. The model is 10+ years old and it would be soon discontinued. Though it is equipped with all the necessary features, it does not offer a feel-good factor on the inside. The only thing that it trumps really well is driving and that VW build quality people appreciate. Also, you need to be aware of the fact that it would look old on the roads after the next 4-5 years. If this is your primary car, you might need to evaluate these cons of Vento seriously.
In simpler words:
S-Cross
- More space
- More features
- Modern design
- Maruti reliability
- Better after-sales
Vento
- Better overall driving pleasure
- Better build quality and solidity
Keyword: Dilemma: Buy VW Vento now or wait for the new Maruti S-Cross