Really?

This review is based solely on the diesel variant i test drove.
Long awaited, but extremely disappointing. The engine sounds like an old generation diesel almost tractor like, the looks arent great, the interior plastics are pathetic and its priced at 7.5 (on road b'lore). I was appalled by the quality of parts. It was ridiculous, worse than a M800, and am not exaggerating. The sideview mirrors are controlled by a knob!!!! that looks like it would come off in under 3 mnths. What were these guys (Skoda) thinking?
On the plus side, the engine; though noisy is a good motor, has a lot of punch. The drive is smooth and this car has a seriously good steering, very accurate. The transmission also is wonderful and the gears knotch in beautifully. Even the basic versions come with dual air bags and that is a great thing.
But seriously speaking, this car cannot be priced more than 5 lacs if they want to sell. Somehow the dealer knew this. He was totally incapable of selling it to me, instead said with a sheepish grin "a bit over priced sir"... A bit??? i ask.
The swift is better by a country mile. I was waiting for this car to come so i could make a decision and now it has been made. I think Skoda has failed miserably on this one. Time to go back to the drawing boards.
Good engine, good boot space, excellent steering feelAwful interior quality, high pricing, noisy engine