Matches expectations

Exterior On an average looks good and better from the front.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Good features for a car of this range, seating space is comfortable even for 5 people and good headspace as well. Had a comfortable driving experience over both good and rough roads doing about 250kms in a day. The gear console I feel limits the space for drivers to stretch his legs over long drives.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Drove about 1000kms within the first week of purchase in both heavy traffic urban areas as well as highways. Got an average of about 20kms/lt in the highway stretch and about 15kms/lt in the city roads with heavy traffic.

On starting the engine for the first time, the response is not very smooth with some vibration and sound. The positioning of the gear lever is comfortable however I feel the gearbox can be smoother (my older Alto800 I feel was comparatively smoother).

The sluggish nature of the engine response specially during the initial seconds of a gear change specially from 1st to 2nd to 3rd is evident and is something I did not love. However as this is more a family purpose car with safety and comfort being the prime critera this can be a bit ignored.   

Ride Quality & Handling I sailed quite conforfortably at speeds up to 110-120 kms/hour thereafter the engine seemsed to struggle a bit and I did not press further as the roads in my part do make it safe to attempt. Handling was fine for me and could easily negotiate the potholes.   

Final Words A good choice - I am almost satisfied. However not yet sure of the efficacy of all the features as my car is only about 15days old.

Areas of improvement After doing 1000kms the car developed some noise specially from the doors and windows - this needs to be looked into. The antennae can be of a shorter version.

Seating, Style, fuel economy, features, sound system, handlingsluggish nature, engine response on starting, gear lever console