Finally booked a Grand

Exterior

 I was floored with the looks of the Car at Ritu Hyundai, Kalyan. They had a wine red colour on display. The tail lamps add to the style factor and the front styling too looks contemporary. I was keen on booking red wine, but booked stardust for a better resale :-)

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 I did not expect the car to be so spacious being a hatch, it is infact spacious than swift (leg room wise). The push start-stop button, Rear AC vents, 2 din audio system are the sell factors. The interiors too seem new and refreshing. I had been considering Swift Dzire and Amaze and Grand i10(ignoring the price difference), i liked the interiors of Grand the most. Two people of good build can seat very comfortably at the back. 1 well build and 2 medium build people can seat in the back row. 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 I was initially hesitant about the engine performance being only a 1120 diesel engine. Hyundai had sent the car to my home for test drive, but I couldn't check the engine power due to the road conditions, so i requested them for another test drive on the highway (which is near their showroom). I took another experienced friend of mine along and the car was just fantastic in terms of pickup. Though you dont get the kick you get in swift, but the power delivery was smooth in laymen terms. The fuel economy company claims is 24kmpl, but I am happy if i get around 19-20 average. 

Ride Quality & Handling

 I did not feel i was driving a diesel, the clutch and gearbox felt very light and smooth. Overall Exceptional.

Final Words

 If you are contemplating buying a hatch, this is the one to go for. 

Areas of improvement  

 Include rear defogger in Sportz variant too.The OEM horn is too weak.

 

Retracting ORVMs, Rear AC vents, Price, Fuel economyRear defogger should have been available in Sportz Variant