Value for Money

Grand i10 (Sportz), Petrol  is my first car which I purchased in January 2018. Along with this I have extensively driven Maruti Swift Vxi (which belongs to my Father), so in few aspects I will compare Grand i10 with Maruti Swift.  

In the span of 5 months I have driven my Grandi10 for around 2200 kms (only office use till now), so here goes the brief review:

Exterior Well designed curves makes the car look fluidic & well proportionate. The design is simple & sober and I think is suitable to be called as "Executive class Hatchback" used by Office going guys like me.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

Features

Interiors feel premium. Grand i10 has first in class features like Cooled Glove box, Rear AC Vent, Interactive Infotainment System, Premium class quality used in Plastics used.

On the contrary it lags very basic (safety) features like : Auto Speed sensing door lock, The cargo door (Hatch) lock opens when other doors are unlocked posing risk of theft of items kept in cargo area.

The Front Head rests are small in size, integrated in the seat and cannot be adjusted. This can be an issue for a tall rider (>5 ft 10 inch). (And also front seat integrated head rest looks ugly).

Space

4 adults of average build + A kid will find enough space in the  car. The Leg space is sufficient for a 5'8" person. The cargo area is also spacious and carries my monthly grocery and airport luggage with ease.

Comfort : Rear seat OK, Front seat should have additional cushion for back

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Grand i10 picks up after 2000 rpm. Below that it lags punch.

NVH: (Petrol Version )Engine is totally silent. Sometimes while waiting at signal, It is difficlut to say whether Engine is in Start or Stop condition. The vibrations of the Engine cannot be felt.

I am totally impressed with the NVH part of Grand i10. My usage is 95% in city in moderate to dense traffic (of Bangalore). I get around 16 Kmpl with occassional AC usage. Gear shifting is smooth.

Transmission: Gears are smooth to shift (Like knife slicing butter).

Ride Quality & Handling Suspension fairly (not very good) absorbs the shocks but are not Rough & Tough as that of Maruti Swift. Therefore, I am not sure how Grand i10 will perform on when frequently driven on Broken roads. Steering is not very Peppy as that of Swift  and requires more effort.

Final Words Overall it is a great package. I am satisfied with this car

Areas of improvement Suspension can be better. For urban usage (what I have been done till now), it is good. Basic Items to be given in all  variants : like speed sensing door locks.

Best features in this class : Cooling Glovebox, Rear AC Vent, Premium Interior Quality,.Lacks fundamental features like Speed sensing Door locks