SUVs are the flavour of the month. But the owners want more. With the market being flooded by new models, there’s lots one can hope for. If you want frills, look no further than the limited edition Safari which has a Playstation 2 and LCD screens.
Aditi Sharma, a graduate in Commerce from Bhagat Singh College, believes that a her Scorpio makes her stand apart. “The Talking Scorpio (SLX Model) version can tell if the door is open,” says Sharma. However, she finds diesel engines a bit too noisy. “Petrol has better pickup.”
Nimish Arora, who owns a Mitsubishi Pajero, wants better after-sales service from SUV makers. “We opted for a Pajero because of space and the 2800 cc engine but newer models may offer better mileage.”
For Alok Kumar, marketing director, Interbrew, the Safari is the car he has always wanted. “But airbags could enhance safety.” The Terracan might be his type of car with its airbags, front crumple zone and side impact rods.
To car enthusiast Rajiv Basra, more competition means better styling. “Take the muscular-looking CR-V. Its styling is such that its bonnet looks small. And the big tail lights enhance safety.” SUV lovers in the city want better vehicles. Watch this space.