ERTIGA USER REVIEW AT 3100KMS

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v     Took the delivery on- 11th OCT-13 @ Mondovi motors, Bengaluru

v     Odometer reading- 3100KM (Almost 70% on highway driving and 30% in city)

v     FE-17.4 KM/L (reading from the instrument panel, 20% AC usage)

 

I first saw this car, while my senior bought to office. However I was not much impressed at the beginning and was skeptical about the seating arrangements, boot space etc.

 

When my quest of taking a car begun and after trying and testing all the above models, we were certain of booking SWIFT, just then I saw the user reviews of ERTIGA and expert reviews in NDTV, UTV Bloomberg etc, the reviews were satisfactory and extremely positive about the car, hence I thought about taking the test drive along with my family.

 

After the test drive, all the myths that I had towards ERTIGA were cleared at one shot. I take this opportunity to clear some of the myths associated with ERTIGA.

 

·        7 PERSONS CANNOT BE SEATED COMFORTABLY- I have seen many people (Incl me at one point of time) complain about the 3rd row legroom. Guys I have sat in the rear seat. With all 7 persons seating, take my word you will get good legroom, which is equally to the rear room what you get in any hatchback.

·        SMALL ENGINE COMPARED TO THE OTHER MUV’S-Although I am new to driving, I am thoroughly enjoying the driving, particularly the ride at highways. The engine comfortably cruises with no engine noise. Pick is also good so is the mileage.

·        BOOT MINIMAL WHEN ALL SEATS ARE UP- The boot space is okay when compared to others like Xylo, XUV. 4-5 medium sized bags can be adjusted.

 

Final Words- Considering the fact that it is difficult to accomodate an additional person in hatches / sedans, ERTIGA is a practical MUV designed as a people mover or a cargo carrier with a 700 ltr boot space after the folding of 3rd row seat . The versatality this MUV offers with its price is amazing...

 

Areas of improvement  - Still to find out one!!!

 

 

Practical MUV, superb ride quality, spacious inside the cabin, ground clearance, FE, middle row A/C,When the middle row is adjusted for the 3rd row legroom, there is a slight offset in the position of