Compact SUV taxi’s have been more in demand than the sedans and the hatchback taxi’s in Auroville and Pondicherry since they were introduced as taxi services in the Pondicherry.
There is a reason that most tourists in Auroville and Pondicherry prefers sedans or hatchback taxi over compact SUV taxi’s. The compact SUV taxi in Auroville and pondicherry have higher ground clearance which leads to a higher center of gravity and usually the weight of the SUVs is also more than the sedans/hatchbacks. Because of the height and the relatively more weight of SUVs, they tend to have more body roll, understeer and do not inspire confidence, particularly at higher and twisty roads. Whereas the sedans/hatchbacks stick to the road and due to the lower ground clearance, they do not have that body roll and inspires immense confidence to the driver especially if the suspension is stiffly sprung.
So, if you are tourist who likes to have some fun on curvy roads and consider yourself a sporty tourist then you should go for a sedan/hatchback taxi in Pondicherry and Auroville.
If you stay in an area or you have to travel through an area where there are bad roads and big potholes then you should have a compact SUV as your taxi in Auroville or Pondicherry because of its higher ground clearance. The hatchbacks and the sedan taxi in Auroville and Pondicherry have lower ground clearance due to which they scrape the underbody on huge speed breakers and can be uncomfortable on uneven road surfaces. Usually, the tyre size of the compact SUVs is more than the hatchbacks or the sedans which also aids in tackling the bad roads.
Most of the tourists in Pondicherry and Auroville who wants a compact SUV as a taxi is because of the street presence. The compact SUV taxi comes with a high set driving position which gives a good view out of the window and increases the visibility of the tourist spots and sight seeing places in Pondicherry and Auroville. If you are a tourist who likes to grab attention on the road then the compact SUV and sedan taxi’s are for you.
The hatchback taxi and the sedan taxi in Pondicherry and Auroville sit lower to the ground which makes ingress and egress easier for the tourists. Usually, the leg space and the recline angle of the sedans is better than the compact SUVs which makes long rides comfortable. Also, the hatchbacks and sedans do not toss around as the SUVs tend to do. So, if you are someone who will be seated in the back most of the time then you should opt for a sedan or a hatchback taxi in Auroville and Pondicherry.
The compact SUV taxi and the hatchback taxi or the sedan taxi in Auroville are made to appeal to different types of tourists. Both have their advantages and disadvantages. What type of taxi a tourist in Pondicherry should hire depends on his requirements. If he will be driving through rough roads then the compact SUV taxi is better and if he is looking to be chauffeur-driven then he should go for a hatchback or a sedan taxi in Auroville and Pondicherry.
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