Hyundai in, Mercedes out as Spore limo
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Hyundai in, Mercedes out as Spore limo
Singapore (dpa) - Hyundai has overtaken the Mercedes as the largest limousine taxi in Singapore, operators said on Wednesday.
The Hyundai Azera is the choice of Smart Automobile, which has secured a fleet of the cars which are longer, wider and taller than the Mercedes-Benz E-class cabs plying the roads.
The Azera's 3.3-litre V6 engine is also the largest among cabs in the city-state.
Smart Automobile managing director Johnny Harjantho told The Straits Times that each Azera costs around 70,000 Singapore dollars (46,000 US dollars) with the necessary certificate, a third less than the Mercedes E-class taxi.
The savings comes from a "green rebate," given to environmentally friendlier vehicles.
The Azera is the first six-cylinder car in the city-state that will use natural gas. Smart Automobile is converting the petrol-driven autos.
Taxi drivers operators have been opting for Korean and European vehicles since the stringent Euro IV emission standard came into effect last October.
Copyright Bangkok Post
The company that has been contracted to do the CNG conversion is Scantruck Engineering. -
i still prefer my limo to be mercedes...
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x2Originally posted by mhcampboy:i still prefer my limo to be mercedes...
who in the world wants a Hyundai to be a LimO
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Hyundai as a limo? Or is it an excuse to gradually raise the flag-down fare?
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Mercedes still rocks big time as a limo
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wonder how the model look like
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To me, nothing can beat the Skoda Superb..haha..it is also very big inside and the engine is powerful..a 2.5-litre V6 TDi..yes, refinement is a little behind the Merc E220 CDi, but nonetheless, it is a very nice limo taxi..lolx..
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If I remembered correctly, it appeared in the Home section of the Straits Times but unfortunately, I can't remember which date of the straits times was itOriginally posted by Volvo Olympian:wonder how the model look like -
Here's the link if you guys wanna know how does the Hyundai Azera looks like..in my opinion, it is one of the more beautiful cars Hyundai has come up with..but it still looks decidedly "Asian"..
http://a904.g.akamai.net/7/904/506/v0011/www.autobytel.com/images/2006/Hyundai/Azera/400/2006_Hyundai_Azera_exrrdrvr342.jpg (rear 3/4 view)
http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/archives/Azera.jpg (Side view)
http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/reviews/top10/06.cars.for.driver.front.passenger.space/06.hyundai.azera.500.jpg (Front 3/4 view) -
Hyundai as a limo? How about the Daewoo (Holden) Statesman? That one's far better.
Anyway, isn't Scantruck the agent for Scania vehicles in SG? -
er..i tot its a 2.0l V6 TDi for the Skoda?Originally posted by alleggerita:To me, nothing can beat the Skoda Superb..haha..it is also very big inside and the engine is powerful..a 2.5-litre V6 TDi..yes, refinement is a little behind the Merc E220 CDi, but nonetheless, it is a very nice limo taxi..lolx.. -
Nah..it's a 2.5-litre V6 TDi..haha..it written clearly on the boot of the cab..if you see carefully next time, you will be able to see it..but anyways, Skoda DO offer a 2.0-litre TDi engine..but it's not a V6, it just a normal in-line 4-cylinder..but Silvercab chose the bigger capacity one..guess they had to buy a more powerful one since it will be their limo taxis..haha..cant expect to see a Toyota Crown winning the limo taxis at a traffic light..LOL..Originally posted by ceecookie:er..i tot its a 2.0l V6 TDi for the Skoda? -
I sourced for information. Both 6 pots cylinder engines has around 160hp,with the Mercedes slightly more.So i would still go for the E220 CDi in terms of refinement.Originally posted by alleggerita:Nah..it's a 2.5-litre V6 TDi..haha..it written clearly on the boot of the cab..if you see carefully next time, you will be able to see it..but anyways, Skoda DO offer a 2.0-litre TDi engine..but it's not a V6, it just a normal in-line 4-cylinder..but Silvercab chose the bigger capacity one..guess they had to buy a more powerful one since it will be their limo taxis..haha..cant expect to see a Toyota Crown winning the limo taxis at a traffic light..LOL.. -
Both the models have turbocharger and intercooler i think. Skoda confirm got both, Mercs turbo confirm got, but intercooler not sure leis.... I prefer Skoda over Mercs, mainly because Mercs is abit cramp at the front. Skoda more spacious.Originally posted by ceecookie:I sourced for information. Both 6 pots cylinder engines has around 160hp,with the Mercedes slightly more.So i would still go for the E220 CDi in terms of refinement. -
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I think both the Skodas and Mercs have turbos plus intercoolers..Most new diesel engines now have both..especially the Euro IV compliant ones..Haha..Originally posted by Scania N113CRB luver:Both the models have turbocharger and intercooler i think. Skoda confirm got both, Mercs turbo confirm got, but intercooler not sure leis.... I prefer Skoda over Mercs, mainly because Mercs is abit cramp at the front. Skoda more spacious.
But ceecookie, are you sure the E220 CDi is also a 6-cylinder engine? I thought it's a 4-cylinder in-line while the Skoda Superb 2.5-litre is a V6? I think only from the E270 CDi onwards then it's a V6. The E220 is still a 4-cylinder in-line..did you look for the wrong E-class model? Haha..u might have saw the spec for the E270 CDi, cuz the E270 CDi and the Skoda Superb 2.5-litre V6 are very close in terms of power output..I would still prefer my Superb though..haha..just like what Scania N113CRB luver said, more spacious than the Merc..engine and ride refinement is just a whisker behind the Merc, so i think that's okay..for normal people, they usually can't feel the difference..only a car nuts like me will think that the engine in the Skoda is slightly rougher than the Merc's diesel engine and the Merc's damper more sophisticated..lol.. -
Ofcuz rougher...V6 and inline 4 leh. Definitely V6 sounds rougher .Originally posted by alleggerita:I think both the Skodas and Mercs have turbos plus intercoolers..Most new diesel engines now have both..especially the Euro IV compliant ones..Haha..
But ceecookie, are you sure the E220 CDi is also a 6-cylinder engine? I thought it's a 4-cylinder in-line while the Skoda Superb 2.5-litre is a V6? I think only from the E270 CDi onwards then it's a V6. The E220 is still a 4-cylinder in-line..did you look for the wrong E-class model? Haha..u might have saw the spec for the E270 CDi, cuz the E270 CDi and the Skoda Superb 2.5-litre V6 are very close in terms of power output..I would still prefer my Superb though..haha..just like what Scania N113CRB luver said, more spacious than the Merc..engine and ride refinement is just a whisker behind the Merc, so i think that's okay..for normal people, they usually can't feel the difference..only a car nuts like me will think that the engine in the Skoda is slightly rougher than the Merc's diesel engine and the Merc's damper more sophisticated..lol.. But i think both the models the acceleration is almost the same ... Merc damper beats all down... best i've ever taken ... even the slow down strips when travelling over it at speeds can hardly feel the bumps.
Oh ya, i remember that the Mercs E220 CDi is only EuroII or III not EuroIV... cuz i can still see black smoke from its exhaust ... the Skoda Superb can hardly see anything, like petrol engine or CNG . -
Nah..the E220 CDi are definitely Euro IV because it's a law that the taxis the companys buy now must be Euro IV compliant..haha..the only reason for the black smoke: the reckless drivers..revving the hell out of the poor engine..wear and tear..that's why..haha..soon we'll see some Skodas spouting black smoke from the rear too..it's only a matter of time..haha..Oh, i took a ride in a Merc S320 before with air suspension, and that's what you call "magic carpet" ride..LOL..it's just amazing..don't even talk about the speed reducing strips, even bumps are like non-existent..of cuz not the big big "zebra-crossing-cum-bump" type..lol..
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Erh then those SMRT's mercs also EuroIV? Cuz the E220 CDi that SMRT uses are bought quite awhile back, when EuroIV has not come into effect yet.Originally posted by alleggerita:Nah..the E220 CDi are definitely Euro IV because it's a law that the taxis the companys buy now must be Euro IV compliant..haha..the only reason for the black smoke: the reckless drivers..revving the hell out of the poor engine..wear and tear..that's why..haha..soon we'll see some Skodas spouting black smoke from the rear too..it's only a matter of time..haha..Oh, i took a ride in a Merc S320 before with air suspension, and that's what you call "magic carpet" ride..LOL..it's just amazing..don't even talk about the speed reducing strips, even bumps are like non-existent..of cuz not the big big "zebra-crossing-cum-bump" type..lol.. -
Scania N113CRB luver, I'd appreciate it (and so would the other forumnites) if you'd refrain from posting incorrect information. You've done it so many times that it gets on people's nerves. If you don't know anything, don't present it as fact! It only goes to make you look foolish.
Most of the W211-model Mercedes-Benz E220CDi taxis registered are Euro IV compliant, with the exception of a few early units from CityCab which were registered in late 2004 - early 2005. SMRT's E220CDi taxis are all Euro IV, with the exception of the older W210-model (facelifted) E220CDi ones which were registered in 2001-2002.
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Hmm okay...Thanks alot for correcting my fault ! Ya. I do appreciate it..Originally posted by SBS9818A:Scania N113CRB luver, I'd appreciate it (and so would the other forumnites) if you'd refrain from posting incorrect information. You've done it so many times that it gets on people's nerves. If you don't know anything, don't present it as fact! It only goes to make you look foolish.
Most of the W211-model Mercedes-Benz E220CDi taxis registered are Euro IV compliant, with the exception of a few early units from CityCab which were registered in late 2004 - early 2005. SMRT's E220CDi taxis are all Euro IV, with the exception of the older W210-model (facelifted) E220CDi ones which were registered in 2001-2002.
All the old W124 and W210 MB E-class taxis have been scrapped by now.
Im trying to change my fault now....but it do take time, so i hope you will bear with me for this time.. 
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Are the early-model W211s you referred to Euro II or Euro III?Originally posted by SBS9818A:Scania N113CRB luver, I'd appreciate it (and so would the other forumnites) if you'd refrain from posting incorrect information. You've done it so many times that it gets on people's nerves. If you don't know anything, don't present it as fact! It only goes to make you look foolish.
Most of the W211-model Mercedes-Benz E220CDi taxis registered are Euro IV compliant, with the exception of a few early units from CityCab which were registered in late 2004 - early 2005. SMRT's E220CDi taxis are all Euro IV, with the exception of the older W210-model (facelifted) E220CDi ones which were registered in 2001-2002.
All the old W124 and W210 MB E-class taxis have been scrapped by now. -
Not sure, only know they are non-Euro IV.Originally posted by iveco:Are the early-model W211s you referred to Euro II or Euro III? -
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Hmm, ITE students get to learn about gas conversion as well?
Some lessons can be learnt from the Aussies. They have quite a bit of experience in that area.
