Fun car to drive - truly built like a tank

 

Exterior Great European styling. Always felt Skoda styling was better than comparable VW models.

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Elegant. Great sound system. The off white carpets/seats made of fabric/needlepunch material are dofficult to keep clean. Wish they had offered leather seats and darker coloured carpets. Front seats are comfortable. Back seats are OK.

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox This is the USP of this car. Great torque. The turbo charger kicks in smoothly and swiftly - not much lag or jerk. Great fuel economy.

 

Ride Quality & Handling Handling is great. It is really a fun to drive along highways. Suspension can take potholes fairly well. Even after 20 months and almost 25,000 Kms, no rattles or rough rides.

 

Final Words Great car. Best Diesel option between Rs 10-20 lakhs. And if you are not stuck up with branding, I think it gives a run for the money to the entry level Mercs and BMWs.

 

Areas of improvement Service.

 

1) good "torquey" engine 2) fuel economy 3) Elegant styling!) service 2) service 3) service