MY ESTEEM AFTER 79,000 KM

Exterior

Shape : The Esteem's Shape has remained unchanged since its intoduction in the early 1990's till its Production stopped in late 2007. But an elegant one.

Headlamps : I changed the Bulbs to 100/90. Pretty powerful, especially on Highways.

Rear Lights : The Rear Lights combined with that on the Rear Spoiler glow very brightly and the Car can be detected from a good distance.

Bumpers : Both Front and Rear ar Body Coloured and are good fits in their own areas.

Doors : Practical. But lack the soft "thud" which today's cars exhibit.

Body Quality : OK, for the Price the Esteem commanded during her days. But could have been much better (there is nothing that can done now, anyway!)

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

Space : Decent for 4 Adults. Appropriate Leg Room in both Front and Back Seats for medium-height persons.

Seating Comfort : The Driver's Seat (With Height Adjustment is the best I have ever experienced. It offers very good view of the front, even for Persons who are a bit short, just around 5 Ft. tall. The Front Seats are more comfortable than those in other Current Date Cars. I drive my Esteem on really long drives, often stretching over 14 hours non-stop and not even for a minute do I experience any pain in the back or discomfort. The Centre Arm-Rest in the Rear Seat allows to rest rear passengers' arms comfortably.

Cabin Noise : Yes, it is there and you can hear outside noise pretty clearly.

Amenities : A Kenwood Radio and CD Player is all you get - No USB, No AUX. But with 4 Speakers. The Speakers behind the Rear Seat have awesome output. The two Cabin Lights (one above the Windshield and one in the middle of the Roof) throw good light. Cup Holders, Door Pockets, etc are okay (not great). ESTEEM VXI (the one I have) is the Top-End Model of the Car and this has all 4-Power Windows, with One-Touch Up and One-Touch Down Window on the Driver's side.

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 

Ride Quality & Handling

 

Final Words

 

Areas of improvement  

 

 

Has all things you need to DriveCannot be compared to the current day Gizmos in Cars!