One of the best cars for it's price

 

Exterior Anyone will agree that Honda's build quality is very good. Honda's cars are built to last a decade minimum, in Indian conditions. The design is pretty unconventional but extremely practical. I personally call it the mini-innova for the space and the design. The Sapphire Blue colour is one of the best shades in the car.

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) This car has one of the best interiors in the segment. People might think of it as a hatchback but it's really much more than that. The all round space and the feeling of airiness that this car provides is just unbeatable. I have extensively driven almost all the other hatches too and no car matches this one on the space or comfort. Long drives of 1000+ kms are a breeze in this car. The air-conitioning is undisputedly the best in any sub 10 lakh car i've seen. 

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Performance is one area which leaves u wanting more. This car is mainly tuned for economy and does an extremy good job giving me 13.5 kmpl in Chennai city with a.c. but performance wise, it's not the best. U have to rev it hard for extracting what this engine is capable of. On the highways, it constantly gives me 18 kmpl at constant speeds between 100-120. The gearbox has very precise throws though the gearing ratios are pretty long to aid economy.

 

Ride Quality & Handling I have driven 24,000 kms as of now and i can say that ride quality is pliant and any Honda owner will agree that Hondas have the best steering.. in city, maneuvering this car is a breeze. at high speeds too, the steering displays good feedback. Handling is pretty good but the tires, again designed for economy aren't the best if u want the best of roadgrip or excellent handling. but, overall this car is a pretty good handler. I have touched speeds of 160+ many times and there are no vibrations that creep in. the car is very stable even at those speeds and doesn't step out of line. 

 

Service I have to state here that Olympia Honda, Chennai have been providing excellent service and i have no qualms or complaints whatsoever

 

Areas of improvement Should provide usb-port, climate control, alloys and fog lamps as standard fitment for all models and indicators on the rear-view mirrors like in the international models.  

Final Words This car is the most value for money car in it's segment as it's the most practical, for city conditions. It justifies it's high price by delivering good performance and economy coupled with breezy handling and comfort. After i got this car, three of my friends got convinced just from a short test drive and went ahead and got one each for themselves. i'd rather go in for the Jazz than a sedan as it's much more practical.

 

Note: All claims made above are true and are not exaggerated in any way. 

 

flexibility of space, robust build, service, fuel economyno usb-port, no climate control, alloys should be standard on all models