40,000Kms of driving a 1.6 Alpha

Exterior May not be the perfect looking beauty you would like to own,but this car will over a period of time start becoming your favourite. The alloys if replaced with good ones does change the appearance. Otherwise loaded with projector lamps etc which really makes heads turns as only premium cars come with white lights and in india we dont have many of these.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Brilliant package, great space and packed with touch screen infotainment screen, steering controls,etc etc. You dont feel fatigue when you have so many comforts and will love to take car on long highway drives.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Having driven 40,000kms in 1.7 years I get a very consistent mileage of around 17+ in the city and around 20 in the highway at speeds over 100.Smooth and power packed engine, a tad slow in pickup till the car crosses 1500rpm, beyond that is a beast ready to take on the german cars.

Ride Quality & Handling Overall a very comfortable car to drive in the city or out of town aswell.

Final Words If you are not really bothered about exemplary looks in a car,then simply go a S cross.You wont repent with your choice at all.

Areas of improvement Has to be the looks department only!

The build quality,Interiors and Premium featuresThe exterior styling to some extent