Which fun-to-drive hatchback for a college student?

thomahawk · 26th August 2024, 12:23

The Nios doesn't have the Turbo petrol anymore right? I wouldn't call the Hyundai's NA engine fun to drive - did your friend take a test drive?. I think you should be looking at the preowned route for a fun to drive, safe hatch since you don't want a Maruti, Citroen or an EV (do give it a chance though; charging in hostel might be an issue - otherwise there are ample number of chargers everywhere? If you frequent hill stations, yes, the range is an issue for the small Tiago - especially if you want to have fun uphill).

Who is footing the running expenses and maintenance? I think a frugal Ford TDCI makes sense (if you are OK with the clutch) - and you can use the money saved, to run and maintain it till the end of collage.

harikrishnansp · 27th August 2024, 10:37

Tiago petrol is not at all fun to drive. Since you have ruled out EVs and marutis, Nios would be the safe option, although I would not call it a safe car. Hyundais are only slightly better or at par with marutis when it comes to safety.

Try to convince your friend to go with the Citroen.

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Originally Posted by Doge

Rejection of Maruti because of safety concerns and then considering a Hyundai is funny

The Nios is not a safe car, last i heard.

That is the brand value of Hyundai. It is considered premium and people associate it with being safe. The new Verna with it's 5 star rating is safe, not the Nios.

Karthik1100 · 27th August 2024, 11:02

I don't recommend car for college student. It's his time to focus on getting good score. Car is something that takes some amount of his time. If at all a car is needed for convenience, i would suggest MG comet. Good for a student lifestyle. I don't recommend any powerful car or something that takes his time for its maintenance.

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thomahawk BHPian Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: Kottayam Posts: 153 Thanked: 621 Times	Re: Which fun-to-drive hatchback for a college student? The Nios doesn't have the Turbo petrol anymore right? I wouldn't call the Hyundai's NA engine fun to drive - did your friend take a test drive?. I think you should be looking at the preowned route for a fun to drive, safe hatch since you don't want a Maruti, Citroen or an EV (do give it a chance though; charging in hostel might be an issue - otherwise there are ample number of chargers everywhere? If you frequent hill stations, yes, the range is an issue for the small Tiago - especially if you want to have fun uphill). Who is footing the running expenses and maintenance? I think a frugal Ford TDCI makes sense (if you are OK with the clutch) - and you can use the money saved, to run and maintain it till the end of collage. Last edited by thomahawk : 26th August 2024 at 12:27. Reason: Added a note for reconsidering EV
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Karthik1100 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 673 Thanked: 738 Times View My Garage	Re: Which fun-to-drive hatchback for a college student? I don't recommend car for college student. It's his time to focus on getting good score. Car is something that takes some amount of his time. If at all a car is needed for convenience, i would suggest MG comet. Good for a student lifestyle. I don't recommend any powerful car or something that takes his time for its maintenance.
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