A car for all seasons

 

Exterior The style is classic, with a shape that appeals to all. Not here to compete with Polo or Punto, it has its own identity, which definately is better than the figo's and swift's and i10's. Build quality is spot on, so is the panel fitup (dont go by the reports given on the pre-launch preview vehicles). Details like door handles, ORVM, grill, tail lamps, bumpers etc are just right and establish Micra as a truly international product.

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) I wish for more, after Micra delievers an almost complete interior package. Chrome badge on the steering, some chrome on the gear lever, some contrast on the door trims would have lifted this good interiors into the league of greats. Extremely good packaging and ergonomics. Nice dash and seat feel , right steering wheel size and excellent front visibility all work in favor of the product.

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine performance is just right for a new car owner like me. Believe me, I dont need the swift K10 engine for my kind of relaxed driving habit. It quiet, just got the right torque and power and is a pleasure to drive for a person who is not in a hurry. Fuel economy in my vehicle (just clocked 300 kms since i bought this) is around 12 already and I am sure its gonna reach 15-16 before I do 1000 kms. Gearbox seems alright, I have not compared this againest any other vehicle but Hyundai i10, and can say that the gearr shift is far better than i10. Other vehicles might have better gear shift, but I am happy with wat i have got.

 

 Ride Quality & Handling Woooooo, just too good for a small car...

 

Final Words Nice car at a nice price, even though I wish that they could give ABS in the lower variants.

 

Areas of improvement Lack of chrome in interiors.

 

Style, Space, Comfort, handling, fuel economylack of chrome in interiors