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Is the Tour H2's no frills interior a smart move or a missed opportunity?
30 December 2024 09:02
You both don’t get it. About durability is the basic interior. With constant use, these cars go through hell. Fancy interiors would not make for cheap upkeep and downtime for repairs.
Is the Tour H2's no frills interior a smart move or a missed opportunity?
30 December 2024 09:02
I use taxis a lot and actually prefer the no frills interior. Somehow it feels more hygienic. I don't need luxury, just a clean functional space for the short ride.
Is the Tour H2's no frills interior a smart move or a missed opportunity?
30 December 2024 09:02
I believe Maruti should have given two interior options, one as basic for budget fleets and another slightly upgraded for operators aiming at higher end market. It would've been the be all and end all.
Is the Tour H2's no frills interior a smart move or a missed opportunity?
30 December 2024 09:02
The interior is stripped down and terrible for drivers who spend hours every day in the car. If the working conditions and job satisfaction could just be a little more comfortable, they'd do better.
Is the Tour H2's no frills interior a smart move or a missed opportunity?
30 December 2024 09:02
It’s all about cost cutting. Maruti offers bare minimum to maximize profits. It’s smart business, but it’s not great for improving the quality of taxi services.
What does the Tour H1's 'taxi image' mean for its appeal, and could it ever become a cult classic?
30 December 2024 08:19
You know what? The Tour H1 could totally become a cult classic. It’s got that utilitarian charm that people love in cars like old Jeeps or VW Beetles. In 20 years, hipsters will be all over these things.
What does the Tour H1's 'taxi image' mean for its appeal, and could it ever become a cult classic?
30 December 2024 08:19
Are you kidding me? It is a speed limiter stripped down Alto. It's not cool, it's not classic. It’s meant to be forgotten, not collected.
What does the Tour H1's 'taxi image' mean for its appeal, and could it ever become a cult classic?
30 December 2024 08:19
I'm pretty sure you both are missing the point. The Tour H1 is not 'cool' – it’s honest. In a world of overhyped, feature bloated cars, it's nice to have a vehicle that's there to do a job.
What does the Tour H1's 'taxi image' mean for its appeal, and could it ever become a cult classic?
30 December 2024 08:19
The mainstream appeal is definitely a problem with the taxi image, but it could also help it become a cult hit. You know, like how people love old police cars or ambulances, there’s a romance to service vehicles.
What does the Tour H1's 'taxi image' mean for its appeal, and could it ever become a cult classic?
30 December 2024 08:19
Being someone who likes engineering simplicity, I actually find the Tour H1 quite interesting. It’s automotive minimalism on a case study level. That said, I could even see it having a niche audience of enthusiasts that enjoy that sort of thing.
What does the Tour H1's 'taxi image' mean for its appeal, and could it ever become a cult classic?
30 December 2024 08:19
You're all overthinking this. The Tour H1 will always be a budget taxi. That's not going to change because of any amount of time. Not all cars can or need to be classic.
What does the Tour H1's 'taxi image' mean for its appeal, and could it ever become a cult classic?
30 December 2024 08:19
Whether the Tour H1 could be interesting to enthusiasts is, I think, contingent on how long they keep making it. It could just become a charming living fossil in the car world if it sticks around unchanged for decades like the Ambassador did.
The Maruti Tour H1: Is it really just a stripped down Alto for taxi drivers or does it have some hidden gems?
30 December 2024 08:19
I've driven both the regular Alto and the Tour H1 and to be honest, the differences aren't that much different from those that people make it out to be. Of course, you lose some bells and whistles, but the heart and soul of what makes the Alto great is still there. I kinda dig the Tour H1 feeling more purpose built.
The Maruti Tour H1: Is it really just a stripped down Alto for taxi drivers or does it have some hidden gems?
30 December 2024 08:19
Are you kidding me? The Tour H1 is a total downgrade. Back no power windows, cheaper interior materials and that speed limiter that is so annoying? They took all the fun out of the Alto and left us with a soulless econobox.
The Maruti Tour H1: Is it really just a stripped down Alto for taxi drivers or does it have some hidden gems?
30 December 2024 08:19
I believe neither of you are getting the point. The Tour H1 is not meant to be compared to the regular Alto, it is meant for a particular purpose. It’s actually pretty brilliant for taxi drivers who need reliability and low running costs. Less is sometimes more, right?
The Maruti Tour H1: Is it really just a stripped down Alto for taxi drivers or does it have some hidden gems?
30 December 2024 08:19
Hidden gems? It’s more like hidden cost cutting! Maruti is just trying to get more profit out of old platform. If they actually cared about taxi drivers they'd find better safety features instead of stripping them down.
The Maruti Tour H1: Is it really just a stripped down Alto for taxi drivers or does it have some hidden gems?
30 December 2024 08:19
I used a Tour H1 for my small business, and it has its merits. It’s a simplified design and it has fewer things to break, and it’s easy to maintain. On top of that, the fuel efficiency is no joke, it's a real money saver in the long run.
The Maruti Tour H1: Is it really just a stripped down Alto for taxi drivers or does it have some hidden gems?
30 December 2024 08:19
You’re missing the point here, you guys. A few mods and the Tour H1 could make for a great base for a budget rally car or autocross machine. You strip it down even further, throw in some performance bits and now you have a fun little pocket rocket!
The Maruti Tour H1: Is it really just a stripped down Alto for taxi drivers or does it have some hidden gems?
30 December 2024 08:19
I feel that we all are forgetting that cars like the Tour H1 are the ones that are helping keep transportation affordable in India. That's not something everyone can afford to splurge on fancy features, but if this does help keep taxi fares down, well, isn't that a good thing for everyone?
What impact does the Tour H1’s speed limiter have on real world driving and is it really making our roads safer?
30 December 2024 08:19
I’ve driven a Tour H1 for work, and I can tell you that speed limiter is more trouble than it’s worth. Try merging onto a highway when you are capped at 80 km/h while everyone else is doing 100+ km/h. Sometimes it’s downright scary!
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