Real VFM. Maruti has a winner in hand sooner than later

 

Exterior The frontage is too good. Ground clearance is ample (165cms), Fog lamps are powerful. I love the rear view mirrors adjusting with the electronic switch. The rear defogger, wiper with washer is definitely useful.

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) I would rate this interior as the BEST compare to WR,i10, etc. I have fitted a dual din 7 inch screen on the dash board with DVD/BT option. I think this is possible only in this car and let me tell you that everybody who gets into my car are at awe with two things. One the spacious interiors, and my dual din player. I have fitted with a rear JBL system which rocks :-) The rear seat is at an elevated position which gives a clear view of the window and as well as the DVD screen. My daughter who use to sit in the front seat in my Alto earlier now prefers the back seat :-) The boot space is also huge. For driving I think it has a better viewability as the dashboard slides down unlike WR. For women folks I guess it would be a cake walk to drive.

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox The K-series engine is really smoot and feels light. I have driven for about 500kms and have an average mileage of about 13 kms in city condition with AC on. This is the best gear box I have ever seen having driven almost all types of cars. But the reverse gear does not mesh up as smooth as the forward gears.

 

Ride Quality & Handling Ride quality is tooo good. Even when I take turn at 80 kmph, surprisingly there is no side roll.The shocks are really smooth. no much difference driving an alto as to estilo and that too in a city like Hyderabad.

 

Final Words If any of you plan to buy this car, NOW is the time as I manage to get a huge discount (consumer/corporate/dealer along with exchange bonus). I am sure shortly they would either remove the discount or increase the price. Within this one week they have again raise the price by almost 3800/-

I strongly recomment this car for executives/ladies and people who drive in heavy traffic.

 

Areas of improvement Center console is too small and shaky when I change the gears. The bucket seat could be more bucketish. The rear view seats could have a center console cum handrest in the middle.

 

Good Fuel Economy, K-series engine, smooth gear , no side roll at high speed, Best interiorsThe center console is shaky