5.0 Exterior | 5.0 Comfort | 5.0 Performance |
4.0 Fuel Economy | 4.0 Value for Money |
Exterior Using this car since 2007. It is just beautiful.
Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Very good space, comfortable seats, good leg space for a car of this size. Good holding space.
Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Exellent performance all the way. Good fuel economy considering the power it generates both at low and high speeds. 9.0 to 10.5 kmpl on Delhi roads, and 13 to 13.5 kmpl on highways at over 100kmph.
Ride Quality & Handling Riding quality and handling at high speed is excellent. pick up at low speed is also excellent.
Final Words I am using this car since 2007, and did Delhi-Kolkata and back a few times. Never had any problem, and did not spend a penny for any parts other than normal servicing, changing tyres and body works when needed to remove scratches or dents which is common on Delhi roads. I could not identify any other car in this category which has similar alround performance.
No diesel car of this grade can be compared with this car unless daily travel is more than 100km (considering the additional cost of diesel engine and higher O&M costs compared to petrol engine cars), not to speak of driving and riding comforts.
Areas of improvement Ground clearance could be improved by introducing larger diameter wheels (16").
Boot capacity could probably be enhanced (slightly wider and higher) to allow two large suitcases to be accommodated side by side, and two strolleys on top of them.
Passenger side seat adjustments could be enhanced including providing lumber support adjustment facilities. Additionally, airbags for the sides and roof can be added for gereater safety.
Excellent style, good fuel conomy. Comfortable ride. Stability at high speed even on wavy roads.Difficulty in clearing high speed breakers on Delhi roads
