HITENDRA VALANOT BIG, NOT SMALL. Drove at 500KM

Exterior are very impressive. But from distance the size is not noticable. From closer view it looks bigger. The height of the Duster is almost like any other small car.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) All in RLX models are good, but RLX Opt. might be good. But, switching on and off airbag might be tiring. Boot space is good but not usable always. No 3rd raw seats. Doorwindows swithes are not suitably placed.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine in 85 BHP is not good for city drive. Only after 60 kmph it will be smooth. Constant changing gear are must. Always start with 1st gear once not in motion. Reaching 5th gear is a dream. Notching gear shift needs extra effort especially in 2nd. rest o.k. Fuel so far reached 15.6 kml. in city @ 500 km, Paint work is also very good. Some shiny finishes are also good.

Ride Quality & Handling Comfortble in driving on highways. But in city painful. Manages bumps verywell. Tyre grinding noise in not there. Door closing noise is loud. No outer door rims so collect dust in the door thickness compartment a big disadvantage in Indian road condition. Regular need to claen along with body. Fibaling horns.

Final Words It value for money if you consider amount which company getting apart from Govt. taxes.

Areas of improvement Door rims, second gear shifting/ratio, horn sound, Angle of headlights with highbeams. Engine perfomanance.

Exteriors, style, tyre size, look, ridingPoor power, notching gears, swept signal/wiper, lower angled headlights, poor breaks, no door rims.