5.0 Exterior | 4.0 Comfort | 4.0 Performance |
4.0 Fuel Economy | 5.0 Value for Money |
Exterior Well this car has the most talked about exteriors, the styling is really an eye catcher. theres nothing bad to speak of the styling, except the bumpers which i think could have been better quality.
Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) The cabin was the biggest thing that gripped my heart, very airy uncluttered sufficient leg room both in front as well as the rear, the cabin is well insulated from engine noise as well as a considerably good amount of external noises. However the seats in the beginning my lower back used to pain but now its no more. The ac is a mighty chiller, but of late during noons for me it has been a bit low then expected.
Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox This 1.6l petrol engine is a beast, very smooth and silent, has good pick up, and pulls like a monster from 4500rpms right till the red line, the engine not at mid range to high revs makes you feel like it wants to be pushed further. Fuel economy hasnt been great was at 10km/l highways till I changed my oil at 5000kms and now I get 15km/l while on highways and 9-10km/l while in cities. the gear box and shift is smooth as butter, the clutch is pretty light which makes your leg feel less discomfort while driving through stop and go traffic.
Ride Quality & Handling The car is great while driving around in the city absorbs all irregularities and gives you a comfortable ride, but while going at higher speeds it tends to get bouncy and a few times the rear passengers may complain. The front suspension makes a thud noise if you pass a speed breaker or potholes a 30+ speeds and at times you get a jerk on the steering wheel. Handling of the car is ok not something which is very bad nor very good. You may find some slight body roll if you corner at speeds or take a curve.
Final Words The car is a great car, but the suspension bottle necks you from using the engines potential. It would have been great if hyundai woulde have provided us hid projector setup as an option.
Areas of improvement After sales service seem like they do not know much, the suspension needs to stiffened or upgraded, and qualoty of the bumpers which break at the slightest impacts should be improved.
Comfort, engine refinement, features, looksSuspensions cheap quality bumpers