Wagonr-family car-not for youngsters

 

Before sharing my views on various aspects of car i would like to set the context:

I own a new wagon r (with k series engine) vxi model(without abs and airbags) white in color.Its been with me since 5 months and driven around 4k kms in city only. My decision to buy wagonr was very analytical and it took some time to zero in.The determining factor in favour of wagonr were:

1)I wanted a petrol car.

2)space- hugely spacious,specially legsapce-u wont get better than this,headroom.

3)maruti brand value-reliability,ease of maintenance,good resale value.

Exterior No matter what the company says,r madhavan says, blue eyed beauty is not handsome.Yes it is much better to its predecessor but still the company can work on its aerodynamics and front styling while maintaining its tall boy structure.Good use of chrome and metallic front grill would be good.Nevertheless,no one buys a wagon r if one wants style.So did i compromised on exterior styling.

Also as a youngster- sepecially a bachelor- it does not suits you,whereas for a family man it is apt.Hence now my father drives wagonr and i drive his sedan.

The most important point is policemen take for granted that the person driving a wagonr cannot be at fault. 😉

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Interiors are quite good.The cabin ambiance is pleasing.The front panel has a bold nice look.Plastic quality could have been better.

Music System Forgetful!!!maruti folks told me that it is worth 14k(excluding speakers).Believe me it is not worth a penny.They have used a nippon system.(c'mon!!!).

Wipers- Front and rear good.But lack of variable speed option.Should have been given.

Space- Legspace, Headroom- Master of all(eg: swift, ritz, figo, i10, i20, alto k10, astar, esilto, acccent, santro)

Seats-Good,comfortable.

Odometer-Painted with permanent dazzling orange strokes - unnecessary,else nice. Remote access and central locking-Very good. Automatic ORVM-joystick used is simply SUPERB.

Cabin noise reduction-Very less.Should improve on this.i10 rules in this regard.

Wide open cabin doors.Comfortable to get in.

Innovatice glass holders near ac vents-but dont know why they could not fix the chrome part at drivers side (it is detachble)as they did it for the adjoining seat.

Innovative storage tray beneath driver's adjoining seat.

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

Fuel Consumption- I bought this car for city travelonly.It gives an average of 16+ (till second service not done, i.e.at 5k kms or 6months, whichever is earlier).

Performance- Drove at 140kmph.Decent drive.Good pickup.You feel slightly for torque.Overall-very good.

Gearbox- Superb.Cable shift gear.Smooth,fantastic.

 

Ride Quality & Handling Handling-USP of car.Highly maneuverable.Fantastic steering.Best for indian traffic.Can zip through almost anywhere.Handling is as simple as a toy.

Ride Quality- Decent.

Rear defog lights- Dismal show.

14" wheels- only with vxi model. Stabalizes the car.

 

Final Words good car.though does not suits me.still a perfect family car.

 

Areas of improvement Cabin noise reduction,exterior styling,music system,rear fog lights-pathetic,boot lid is too hard to open. Under the hood-could have been better.wires are messy.

 

hugely spacious,excellent air condioning,eps is quite light,highly maneuverable .style,cabin noise reduction,boot space,aerodynamics,rear fog light,pathetic music system,