Cruise endeavour

q: I’m planning to buy a SUV which can perform both as an off roader and as a highway cruiser. I have shortlisted the Ford Endeavour Thunder+ and Tata Safari 2.2 VTT VX 4WD. Please suggest.

Santosh Patwardhan

a:The Endeavour is better than the Safari, both as an off-roader and a highway cruiser. The only disadvantage it has over the Safari is the price (the Safari is much cheaper) and comfort (the Safari’s seats are much more comfortable).

Diesel drive

q: I am planning to buy an Indica. I like the Xeta very much. Is there a diesel option available on this variant and would it be cheaper to maintain than the petrol one? As I would be driving 800km/month, would the petrol suit me? And can you tell me which of the variant has the best interior?

Kartik Swaminathan

a: Yes, there is a diesel version which comes with the DiCOR engine. It is known for its fuel economy. It would be more expensive to maintain than the petrol as oil and filter changes are more frequent. However, the lower running costs of diesel will make up for this. Do remember, however that 800km a month is low mileage and you wont get the full benefit of diesel economy.