Qualis? Tata? Help please with makes of cars

sailor · Oct 9th, 2005, 12:06

Qualis? Ttat? Four of us are planning to hire a car. We would like A/C and some leg room. Have had quotes for a Toyota Qualis and another agency has suggested a "Tata Tour Inn'. Does anyone know what that is? The quote is considerably less than for the Qualis. (like 26,000 for 16 days as compared to 46,000 for the Qualis.) So, a major decision. I am seeking better quotes for the Qualis but am interested in opinions on what to expect from a "Tata tour Inn". Thanks folks...you continue to surprise me with your input.

cyberhippie · Oct 9th, 2005, 12:47

It sounds like they'll be using a Tata Sumo (older four wheel drive from Tata cars!!) Tata Sumos are by all accounts very bouncy vehicles to drive, the Qualis is supposed to be a far superior drive according to a few taxi drivers I've spoke to on the subject. My tuppence worth!!

rangss · Oct 9th, 2005, 12:51

Tata Tourin is a six-seater variant of the Tata Sumo. Sumo is a more basic vehicle than Qualis although I prefer the seating in a Sumo to that of a Qualis. If you have been driven around in a Sumo before, expect the same from a Tourin.

GoanCanuck · Oct 9th, 2005, 12:55

The Toyota Qualis is far superior to the Tata Tourin.

himalayas_beckon · Oct 9th, 2005, 18:17

try to contact more tour operators once u r in india. the qualis is an old generation toyota product,which is more comfortable than the tata sumo. you can also try in for the new toyota innova (which replaces the toyota qualis in india) or the mahindra scorpio (as comfortable as the qualis)..

this is how the sumo looks
http://waterloo.openflows.org/albums.../tata_sumo.jpg

this is the toyota qualis
http://www.india-hotels-booking.com/gifs/qualis.jpg

this is the latest toyota innova
http://www.goonia.com/automotive/ima...ota_innova.jpg

john.sw · Oct 9th, 2005, 19:16

The Toyota Innova replaces the old Qualis, but not many companies have the Innova yet.

The Qualis was the best of the bunch - high driving position so you get better views, plenty of leg room, etc., but the suspension on the Qualis is far too hard, making for an uncomfortable ride.

The Innova, on the other hand, is a very comfortable ride. It is also high up, so great views, excellent comfort and masses of legroom front and back.

Get the Innova if you can, but also consider an Ambassador. The Ambassador is a lot cheaper to hire, and they are very comfortable, with soft suspension that soaks up potholes and bumpy roads.

If you are looking for economy, ask the price of the Tata Indica. It is a small car, but quite comfy. I have done an 8 hour drive in one and not suffered in the slightest!

Toyota Innova... if you can get one, go for it!

Priyamav · Oct 9th, 2005, 20:28

I recommend the Innova

>>

As for the Qualis, it comes in different versions and different comfort-levels. The
"stripped-down" version taxi companies use is very basic and not too comfortable. If you can get an Innova, get an Innova. But as it has been just introduced a few months ago, most travel companies will not have it.

Oct 9th, 2005, 12:06	#1
sailor Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: canada Posts: 22	Qualis? Tata? Help please with makes of cars Qualis? Ttat? Four of us are planning to hire a car. We would like A/C and some leg room. Have had quotes for a Toyota Qualis and another agency has suggested a "Tata Tour Inn'. Does anyone know what that is? The quote is considerably less than for the Qualis. (like 26,000 for 16 days as compared to 46,000 for the Qualis.) So, a major decision. I am seeking better quotes for the Qualis but am interested in opinions on what to expect from a "Tata tour Inn". Thanks folks...you continue to surprise me with your input.

Oct 9th, 2005, 12:51	#3
rangss Bulk Carrier Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,846	Tata Tourin is a six-seater variant of the Tata Sumo. Sumo is a more basic vehicle than Qualis although I prefer the seating in a Sumo to that of a Qualis. If you have been driven around in a Sumo before, expect the same from a Tourin. __________________ ...and I took the road less travelled.

Oct 9th, 2005, 19:16	#6
john.sw Up in the hills with my head in the clouds... Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: India/UK Posts: 1,021	The Toyota Innova replaces the old Qualis, but not many companies have the Innova yet. The Qualis was the best of the bunch - high driving position so you get better views, plenty of leg room, etc., but the suspension on the Qualis is far too hard, making for an uncomfortable ride. The Innova, on the other hand, is a very comfortable ride. It is also high up, so great views, excellent comfort and masses of legroom front and back. Get the Innova if you can, but also consider an Ambassador. The Ambassador is a lot cheaper to hire, and they are very comfortable, with soft suspension that soaks up potholes and bumpy roads. If you are looking for economy, ask the price of the Tata Indica. It is a small car, but quite comfy. I have done an 8 hour drive in one and not suffered in the slightest! Toyota Innova... if you can get one, go for it! __________________ www.nilgiris.asia your guide to the Nilgiris, Ooty, Coonoor, Kotagiri and Gudalur

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Oct 9th, 2005, 12:47	#2
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,009	It sounds like they'll be using a Tata Sumo (older four wheel drive from Tata cars!!) Tata Sumos are by all accounts very bouncy vehicles to drive, the Qualis is supposed to be a far superior drive according to a few taxi drivers I've spoke to on the subject. My tuppence worth!!

Oct 9th, 2005, 12:55	#4
GoanCanuck Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vancouver Posts: 3,398	The Toyota Qualis is far superior to the Tata Tourin.

Oct 9th, 2005, 18:17	#5
himalayas_beckon Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: the himalayan country Posts: 109	try to contact more tour operators once u r in india. the qualis is an old generation toyota product,which is more comfortable than the tata sumo. you can also try in for the new toyota innova (which replaces the toyota qualis in india) or the mahindra scorpio (as comfortable as the qualis).. this is how the sumo looks http://waterloo.openflows.org/albums.../tata_sumo.jpg this is the toyota qualis http://www.india-hotels-booking.com/gifs/qualis.jpg this is the latest toyota innova http://www.goonia.com/automotive/ima...ota_innova.jpg

Oct 9th, 2005, 20:28	#7
Priyamav Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: India (Bangalore, Pondicherry) Posts: 160	I recommend the Innova >> As for the Qualis, it comes in different versions and different comfort-levels. The "stripped-down" version taxi companies use is very basic and not too comfortable. If you can get an Innova, get an Innova. But as it has been just introduced a few months ago, most travel companies will not have it.