Had an amazing customer service while purchasing the car. Got the delivery 1 week before committed date. I had asked for a PDI and the dealer didn't show any hesitation & called me over for it and let me do a thorough examination. Post delivery service was also great attending to all my questions.
1. The car is a sheer drivers delight. The 1.5 MT engine is super awesome. The additional premium on the car is completely justified when you drive the car.
2. The fuel efficiency was 17-20 Km/L on highway and 12-14 Km/L on city rides.
3. Steering adjustment ( Tilt & telescopic) helped find the right driving position & though on lighter side its still precise & helped instilled confidence.
4. Clutch & gearbox are very smooth. Stability is great with almost minimal body roll.
5. Suspension was comfortable , however a bit on the stiffer side.
6. Boot space was the eyebrow raiser as I could pack in more bags than the Creta !
7. Storage spaces are well done with the cooled gloves box capable of holding several 200 ML cans for a refreshing drink on a hot driving day.
8. Ventilated seats are a boon on the hot highway drives.
9. Touch screen has high resolution and very slick and easy to use.
10. Comfortable seats and a lovely 2 spoke steering with leather finish is very stylish.
Cons:
1. A/C controls being touch , its tough to set it up without taking your eyes off the road. Also the cooling is average & not excellent.
2. A digital instrument cluster like the one in Skoda Kamiq would have done wonders.
3. Some bits of the car ( like roof lining ) etc have some cost cutting but those are mostly areas where your eyes would look once a while. So not a deal breaker.
Service & maintenance : Expect 6000/- yearly including labor. Recommend taking the 4 years maintenance package as its cheaper in the longer run.
Verdict: if you want a performance car with sensible features with good build & safety then buy this car without a doubt. The only other car matching this performance in the underrated beast Nissan Kicks 1.2 Turbo but it has some ergonomic issues & a dull interior. However, Kicks is the only car that goes head on head with this car's performance.