Not at all an SUV from a engine and pickup point of view

Exterior

I would say look wise it is good both exterior and interior, though the interior is a bit dark, but then it also means it will appear less dirty. 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

The ride comfort is there, the shock absorbers are good, best part is the height of the driver's seat.

However the A bar creates a massive blind spot which makes driving pretty dangerous unless you are carefull. 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

  This is where the vehicle looses everything. I am driving this car for past few months, have taken it on a couple of long drives (500 km) at a stretch. The pick up is dismal, worse than a maruti 800, believe me when I say so. On a slope the or slight gradient the car pickup can come down drastically. Definitely not a highway car.

I have also gone ahead and put a K&N air filter, which has improved marginally, but nothing great. Do not expect any robust engine performance. I believe, the body build and weight is not supported by the engine. It is a total let down.

I feel cheated having paid over 11 lakhs plus several modifications, I think the value for money is not there.

Ride Quality & Handling

Comfortable to ride, but as mentioned the A Bar zone is not only a let down but a pottential accident hazard. It is wide enough to hide a bike or cycle on either side. 

Final Words

Not worth the money. Definitely not the petrol version. Spend some more go for Hyundai Creta , Nissan, or even Renault duster.

 Areas of improvement  

 Definitely, Engine performance, Torque and pickup. Possibly mileage which in my case is not more than 11 Km to a Litre (after K&N air filter fitting).

 

Design; Riding comfort, ground clearanceEngine performance, Pickup and speed