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Exterior The Maruti Esteem Di 2005 has been through some extensive changes to the front and rear that sets it apart from its predecessors. It's got style!

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) If you're tall, there's plenty of leg room unlike the smaller hatchbacks such as the Maruti Zen or Maruti Alto. The rear seats aren't as comfortable for long trips (> 6 hours) but the front seats are great!

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox If you are looking for performance, the diesel engine isn't for you. The Maruti Esteem uses a Peugeot-sourced engine and delivers excellent fuel economy. The gear box in the Maruti Esteem delivered to me would, at times, refuse to shift into reverse and remained as such despite the periodic service, but switching to a different service center helped in getting the problem rectified.

 

Ride Quality & Handling The ride quality is good and it takes to Indian roads quite well. It can drive over speed breakers without scraping over them. The car handles well, better than a Maruti Zen or a Maruti Alto. Sudden braking even at 100kph does not cause the vehicle to lose stability.

 

Final Words The Maruti Esteem Di 2005 has the style and fuel economy to meet the needs of the average buyer. As it's a Maruti, you can find a service center right in your neighborhood. The Esteem has been discontinued in favor of the Swift DZire with more curves and cute-ness, but it appeals to a different crowd and certainly doesn't have the same charm as the Esteem.

 

Areas of improvement Due to the defect in the gearbox for the unit I received, I would want to have better quality control at the manufacturing plant, but I am quite satisfied with the car overall.

 

Excellent fuel economy, excellent stability at high speeds, easy to find a service centerYet to find something I don't like about it

Exterior

SUPERIOR BOLD STYLING WITH A STRONG BODY, SIMPLE YET ELEGANT DESIGN, LOOKS OLD THOUGH BUT CANT NEVER BE OUTDATED

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

LARGEST LEGROOM FOR FRONT PASSENGERS IN ITS CLASS.....Ummm LAGERST LEGROOM AND NOT EVEN THE CARS IN THE 2 SEGMENTS ABOVE THIS SPORT SUCH A LEGROOM....ITS NYS BUCKET SEATS GIVE U TIRELESS TRAVELLING AND A SPORTY FEEL...ITS A.C PROVIDES ADEQUATE COOLING,  ITS DRIVING POSTION IS JUST PERFECT ONLY CAR THAT COULD MATCH ITS DRIVER POSTION AND VISIBILITY IS THE SKODA OCTAVIA, ITS MUSIC PLAYER CAN BE CUSTOMISED AND YOU NEED NOT STICK WITH THE COMPANY FIXED MUSIC SYSTEMS AS NOWADAYS CARS COME WITH A BUILT IN MUSIC SYSTEM IN THE DASH WHICH YOU CANT CHANGE,

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

I NEED NOT SAY NETHING ABOUT THE ENGINE,PERFORMANCE FUEL ECONOMY AND GEARS... EVERY PERSON BORN IN INDIA KNOWS HOW ESTEEM PERFORMS...ITS THE "LUXURY CAR" THAT INDIA GREW UP WITH ITS THE "SPORTS CAR" WE RACED WITH ITS THE "TOUGH CAR" WE USED TO RALLY WITH ITS THE "FAMILY CAR" WE ALL ENJOYED IN ITS THE "TOURER" IN WHICH WE SCALED OUR COUNTRY ROADS.....ACCORDING TO DIFFERENT DRIVING CONDITIONS ITS FUEL ECONOMY HAS VARIED FROM 8KM/L TO 19KM/L

Ride Quality & Handling

DECENT RIDE QUALITY BUT UNMATCHABLE HANDLING AGAIN ONLY A SKODA HAS BEEN ABLE TO BEAT THIS CAR IN THE MATTER OF HANDLING NO1 ELSE HAS BUT A SKODA COSTS MORE THAN 2 TIMES ITS COST....

Final Words

"CONCLUDING ITS THE INDIAN MUSTANG, THE INDIAN MERC, THE INDIAN LANCER, THE INDIANPEOPLES CAR.....AND ALL THOSE BIG CAR BRANDS AND CARS THAT ARE SELLING IN INDIA TODAY ITS BECAUSE OF THIS CAR "ESTEEM" MADE A MARKET FOR ALL THOSE CUSTOMERS. IT MADE A WAY FOR EVERYONE TO COME HERE AND SELL THEIR CARS....WHICH IS NOW ONE OF THE BIGGEST CAR MARKETS IN THE WORLD...INDEED ITS THE MEASURING STICK FOR CARS IN INDIA

Areas of improvement  

IT CAME IN IN 1990's AND WAS STOPPED IN 2007 WHIC UPSETED THE PEOPLE A LOT STILL IT RULED THE INDIAN MARKET FOR OVER A DECADE AND A HALF WHICH IS QUITE COMMENDABLE.....

IT BECAME EVIDENT THAT IT BECAME OLD AND WAS HARD TO CARRY ON ITS PRODUCTION AND INSTEAD OF UPGRADING IT THEY REPLACED IT.....BUT WITH WHAT A SWIFT DESIRE!!!!!!! I MEAN THAT CAR JUST HAS ONE ADVANTAGE ITS DISEL OPTION....AND I WASNT ABLE TO FIND A SINGLE REASON TO BUY THAT CAR OVER THE ESTEEM.....WITH TIME ESTEEMS 65bhp ENGINE WAS BEING OUTPERFORMED BY ITS OTHER CAR MAKERS...SO I WOULD SUGGEST MARUTI SUZUKI TO RELAUNCH THE ESTEEM WITH A NEW EMISSION NORMS AND A SAME CC TURBOCHARGED ENGINE AND I BET IT WILL RULE THE INDIAN MARKETS ONCE AGAIN

 

"HANDLING", DRIVING POSITION, ROAD GRIP, MARUTIS SERVICE AND ASSURANCE, EASY REPAIR, "STRONG BUILT"THE MORE YOU DRIVE IT THE MORE YOU LOVE IT.....THATS THE ONLY BAD THING ABOUT THIS CAR

Exterior

 The esteem may be dated but it is still very propotionate especially with the spoiler and it make the compact sedans of today look like boxes with headlights. The desigh that was once striking is now common and not given a second glance. But although not striking, eye-widening or jaw dropping, it is pretty and you'll still be pleased everytime you look at it.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 The interior is dated as well but like the exteriors, not dissatisfying. There is still good legroom and adequate headroom but shoulder space is tight and three will struggle to fit in the back. Equipment is decent though; you still get luxuries like air-con, a stereo that can play mp3, height adustable driver's seat, power windows on all four doors and a rear armrest. A large glass area helps give better perceived space and reduces claustrophobia. Ergonomics are decent as well. Overall a contemporary and comfortable interior - for upto four people.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 The Engine is Fantastic. It is punchy and responsive. It may come from a time when dinosaurs walked on the Earth but it is by no means inferior to the engines of today. Thanks to its astonishingly light kerb weight and the power of the engine, it has a power to weight ratio of almost 100 Ps per ton. That makes it faster than its successor: the swift dzire. The power delivery is amazing. Torque is well spread throughout the rev range so whenever you put your foot down it has pulling power and a strong surge. It is not that loud too... when you drive normally. But when you drive it hard it becomes louder and more sporty. It is overall an epic engine. The gearbox is great too. It is slick and has well chosen ratios. Despite all the performance though, it remains frugal, doing an impressive 15 kmpl overall.

Ride Quality & Handling

 The ride is supple and comfortable. High speed stability is spot-on and it is planted. The suspension absorbs almost all of the bump and you fell very little. You hear a lot though. The suspension noise creeps in over very sharp bumps. But overall it is very comforatble. But the handling is simply epic. The Swift Dzire handles brilliantly but this is better. The chassis is sublime the, hydraulic steering is delightful to use and the driving position is perfect. It grips well too. It handles better than the Dzire mostly due to its lighter weight and its independent suspension. It is joyous, mesmerising, brilliant and wonderful to drive and you will look forward to driving it in a great driving road.

Final Words

 The Esteem overall is a staggering car. It has all you'll ever want and need from a small sedan. It is an epic car and a more than worthy predecessor for the Swift Dzire.

Areas of improvement  

 

 

Engine, Drive train, Handling, ride, smart looksNot comfortable for 3 in the back, suspension noise can be heard over very sharp bumps

Riding experience is amazing I have driven my dad's car maruti esteem around 1.5lac km in 14 years till this date engine is excellent clutch plate we changed only once I sold that car yesterday just because of validity. superb car I dnt know why maruti Suzuki has discontinued maruti Suzuki esteem if they launch again I will be the first person to buy it again. ANANT ANGURALA.

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Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)  Stylish interior, enough space inside and the boot also.  Normally I am driving around 5000 KM in a month in highways. Very very good in driving comfort.

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Not very powerfull engine, but in this class it is good. Fuel economy is very good. Cannot compair with another vehicle in this class.

 

Ride Quality & Handling Excellent in driving, Low maintencace.  We purchased this brand new car in 2004. on road it costs 5,60,000.00 rupees. now my vehicle is around 72000 Km.  I am very happy on this car.  Very low on maintenace.  Once I met an accident in a remote area of Tamil Nadu state.  After all the formalities in the Police I called Maruthi's toll free number to get a help. With in five minutes I received calls from three authorises service centers.  Finally with in one hour they showed up with a towing truck and took my car.  I believe only Maruthi has this type of service.  I strongly recomend this vehicle.

 

Very good in milage (on highway with airconditioner 16.5 Km/litter) very driving comfert.Airconditioner is not very good. In very hot weather really very bad

Exterior Same old dyes used to create body parts. They start getting rusted pretty soon. I saw the same problems in Esteem as it was with my first vehicle Maruti 800 over a period of time. Body is very light. Dents are pretty bad if got hit by an Auto also.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Interiors are quite old but still pleasant. could  have been improved. Fan speed is very low in the compartment. Mostly seen people installed secondary fan.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox All Aluminium Engine is very good but having an average of 11 KMPL only, Gearbox is not good, I have had and am having Clutch issues.

Ride Quality & Handling Frequent Knocking at lower speeds. Need to increase race when starting the vehicle on first gear. But Road handling is very nice.

Final Words Still value for money.

Areas of improvement Exterior body needs to improve. Body got rusted very soon. I can very bad on that part. overall quality of parts needs to improve.

One of the nice models from Maruti brand, comfortableLow fuel efficiency, interiors are still the old fashioned, knocking at low speeds

It gives a maximum of 11kmpl of milage It has problem in first and reverse gear, u hav to give excess acceleration or else the engine will stall to off. Its comfortable in seating and long routes can go smooth but it’s trembling problem over 120km/h slows u on highway. Sexy pick up. A lil modification will make it an excellent beauty.

Exterior

Shape : The Esteem's Shape has remained unchanged since its intoduction in the early 1990's till its Production stopped in late 2007. But an elegant one.

Headlamps : I changed the Bulbs to 100/90. Pretty powerful, especially on Highways.

Rear Lights : The Rear Lights combined with that on the Rear Spoiler glow very brightly and the Car can be detected from a good distance.

Bumpers : Both Front and Rear ar Body Coloured and are good fits in their own areas.

Doors : Practical. But lack the soft "thud" which today's cars exhibit.

Body Quality : OK, for the Price the Esteem commanded during her days. But could have been much better (there is nothing that can done now, anyway!)

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

Space : Decent for 4 Adults. Appropriate Leg Room in both Front and Back Seats for medium-height persons.

Seating Comfort : The Driver's Seat (With Height Adjustment is the best I have ever experienced. It offers very good view of the front, even for Persons who are a bit short, just around 5 Ft. tall. The Front Seats are more comfortable than those in other Current Date Cars. I drive my Esteem on really long drives, often stretching over 14 hours non-stop and not even for a minute do I experience any pain in the back or discomfort. The Centre Arm-Rest in the Rear Seat allows to rest rear passengers' arms comfortably.

Cabin Noise : Yes, it is there and you can hear outside noise pretty clearly.

Amenities : A Kenwood Radio and CD Player is all you get - No USB, No AUX. But with 4 Speakers. The Speakers behind the Rear Seat have awesome output. The two Cabin Lights (one above the Windshield and one in the middle of the Roof) throw good light. Cup Holders, Door Pockets, etc are okay (not great). ESTEEM VXI (the one I have) is the Top-End Model of the Car and this has all 4-Power Windows, with One-Touch Up and One-Touch Down Window on the Driver's side.

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 

Ride Quality & Handling

 

Final Words

 

Areas of improvement  

 

 

Has all things you need to DriveCannot be compared to the current day Gizmos in Cars!

This is my first car and I am using since two years. I think the person who used it before me, took so much care that, after 12 years also this car is giving me amazingly 18 kms milage on highway. Spacious, poweful, good shock absorbs and what not. I love this car and unable to decide which new car should I buy that can match this car.