Small Car and a big difference

I have done a lot research and had driven all the competitors cars in this segment. Finally I decided to go with Alto 800vxi 2017variant. It is good car for small family. I use it daily for travelling to work in heavy traffic.

Riding experience: I have driven 15000kms and running good. Which includes 70% city runs and 30% highway. I have driven 700kms continuously and by short break every 2hrs for refreshments, I didn't face any stress on my legs or back. It is having an electronic throttle sensor (also known as drive by wire) so accelerator pedal is very smooth. Power steering is very smooth and there is no vibrations as assisted electrically. Ride quality is food in office puttu but better below triple digits speed. I have got the best mileage 21kmpl with AC on 1speed full-time on highway which includes 4 passengers and 80kmph average speed. In city I usually travel alone with AC on always and I have got 16 -17kmpl. AC is best and cools very quickly except for slow pick-up. Maintenance: it is not so expensive to maintain. Actually cheaper than 500cc bike's maintenance cost. I haven't spent any major repairs or parts. It is pocket friendly. Good thing is it requires engine oil change at every 10k kms. Oil costs rs.2000 max includes engine oil, oil filter and labour charges.

Pros:- 1. Value for money. 2. Service network. 3. Japanese engines usually runs longer. 4. Mileage. 5. Less running cost. 6. Good resale value. 7. Best in class AC.

Con:- 1. Instrument cluster is very basic compared to others. It doesn't make any major issue. 2. Driver legroom is minimal when you wear sneakers or boots. 3. In hill stations AC should be turned off for Overtaking as it is mileage focused.

Overall it is a small budget car and we cannot expect sports performance. I love it and I am very happy. I stick to service schedule. I drive it daily without any fuss. Good for city and weekend trips.