2.5 Mil, Grande, Prius or Axio Hybrid

dayrider (dayrider) 2017-05-12 15:14:13 +0500 #1

I initially had my heart set on a grande, but now i think a hybrid would be an added advantage, I am looking for a comparison in features of a grande and axio hybrid.
Also those voting for the hybrid, is axio worth the extra money or should I save some money and get a loaded Prius.
Please no jdm vs pkdm wars, i have kept both and well aware of advantages and disadvantages of both, just in a bit of a fix atm.

nifiii (Aneef Izhar Ul Haq) 2017-05-12 15:27:58 +0500 #2

The advantages of having Grande, that I can think of, are:
1. Spacious from inside
2. Zero meter, with warranty.
3. Better looking as compared to Axio Hybrid (subjective).
4. Better resale than Axio Hybrid.

In case of Axio Hybrid:
1. Hybrid, hence better mileage.
2. JDM, hence better built quality/assembling.
3. More features: ECO mode, EV Mode, nanoe purifier, traction control, etc.
4. Better stability, road grip as compared to Grande.

I think you should go for Prius, if you want a Hybrid. Save some money, and get a loaded Prius.

humayun.chughtai.7 (Humayun Azhar Chughtai) 2017-05-12 15:30:49 +0500 #3

A fully loaded prius is a good option otherwise Grande is the best value for money.

ivtec3 (ivtec3) 2017-05-12 16:33:56 +0500 #4

Axio hybrid looks ugly, but thats personal preference.
If you're geared towards hybrid then Prius would be better option, but keep in mind:
lower ground clearance
new shape has already been launched so this 2012/13 one would soon be outdated
used (as opposed to 0 meter Grande)
bad resale compared to Grande.

Sarmadm (Sarmadm) 2017-05-12 16:38:24 +0500 #5

If you want to enjoy your ride, buy Prius. If you want resale, buy Grande.

pwuser147983858371 (Raja Ahmed) 2017-05-12 17:06:07 +0500 #6

Prius

hamza_xeg (Hamza Sherazi) 2017-05-12 18:17:02 +0500 #7

Fully loaded prius with panoramic sunroof i'd say.

Sarkaar 2017-05-12 18:42:34 +0500 #8

I don't think fuel efficiency should be too much of a concern until you drive a lot like 2000 kms+ in a month, the more is the running the more fuel cost you will save but that will also offset due to loss in resale value + costly parts, so I think Grande is better option.

With upcoming Grande, it may have push start as well, I wonder what useful feature Prius has over Grande apart from being Hybrid ?

dayrider (dayrider) 2017-05-14 12:37:58 +0500 #9

I think i am gonna go with a grande, all the jap cars that i have kept, start being annoying after i drive them 50k kms, knocking/pick issues and other numerous things all related to fuel.
I run around 2500 km +-500 km per month. So its alot of running, will check out a grande personally and then decide, i have a 1.6 altis but i don't quite like its driving position... Interior space, fuel economy are too major points to consider, problem free is also something to consider.