ICML Rhino Rx [2008-2014] User Reviews

I am waiting for this vehicle since long. Few days back I got a chance to put my hands on it in jhansi showroom. T start with they dont even have S2 model on display. Either S1 or DLX model. I decided to go for test ride on DLX model as I want to bye one.
Step into it and you would feel that you are into a deluxe taxi. (believe me). Get the ignition on and you will feel the grunt of diesel. Now to rev the engine the moment you press the paddle you will notice the placement of the accelerator paddle. It feels like you are driving a tractor. Now the steering wheel position. Not comfortable at all to hold it. Also its steering wheel is awkwardly placed. In most of the cars the wheel fits right into your palms but some how you need to reach to it, which is very uncomfortable for long drives.
Now lets drive it. Release the cluch and you feel the sluggishness of this motor. Where are those 100 horses. god knows. but once you get pass 2000rpm then you notice sudden pull in the car. Here the turbo is working which i feel is quite late as you do not regularly go past 2000rpm in city rides for daily commutes, so forget to use it as a performer, if you are a taxi driver and you need to make long trips then you can use it as an option but I wont suggest it to a family user.
One more thing its power steering is nothing less than the steering of an ordinary ambassodar. Dont laugh, i am serious.
For the safety point of view this car acores only because of a stringer body. one more positive point is its mileage (as the dealer says) it is claimed to be 17ltr on highway. I have not yet checked it but the dealer is very serious about it.
Its styling is quite a mix breed of great quallis and tavera. Nothing to be noted about.Internal switches, quite easy to reach and practical.
The ride comfort is adequate if not excellent. Even better for middle row passengers. Leg room is adequate as it is a leanthy car (taxi). Never expect more than a huge taxi from it.
Now to sum up.
If you are a taxi fleet operator and willing to shell out 6.5lacks for the base model and also ready to take risk on the fate of the model and the company then you can go for this car, BUT if you are an average person looking for a good big, comfortable,  performancive, properly priced family car willing to drive on your oun like me and put your hard earned money on a genuine deal then PLEASE keep away from it. This is nothing more than a bolero, even I will give a bolero more marks than this crap, and also priced like a king of cars. I hope the ICML will take care of the aspects like the driving experience of a car (which is nothing to be mentioned) and giving the vehicle the price tag which it is worth of..
Thanks for taking your valuable time reading my inputs.
At any point of time if you need to ask about this car then please write to me at ashutoshagr2001@gmail.com
Regards