I am so happy that I own a BEAT

Exterior All know the looks are sexy so I am not dwelling into the gory details here. Also, looks are subjective, so judge for yourself guys.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) I am quite impressed by the interiors here. The dashboard inspired by the dual cockpit is really a treat with stuff eaily accessible as well as giving me a feeling that I am not in a hatchback but a sedan. And the feeling is really good since I feel I am driving a big car. From inside, this car gives a very nice feeling.

One problems I face is that the automatic window slider buttons are a bit backward so I have to slide my hand back to roll the windows but I have got used to it and it is not a show-stopper at all. The features inside are nice. I got the package where they install some interiro designer material over the dashboard and I just love the look it gies to the interiors. Recently my friend got into the car and was thrilled to see the interiors. He has never been inside a Beat (he owns a WagonR) and said that Maruti sucks in interior design and this is awesome. The digital tachometer and fuel meter helps me a lot in calculating the FE also since it start blinking when fuel is less and you can easy mark the KM at that time till it blinks the next time for fuel indication. It is just awesome.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox FE is just great! I never thought a car of this size, weight and performance can deliver 14+ consistently in the city. It reaches 15+ most of the times but have never given me a FE of less than 14 where sometime for 10-15 minutes of my drive, I never reach 4th gear. First I thought I am calculating it wrongly but no, I get 14+ consistently.

Gears are very smooth and I never had any problems in that. Maruti cars have got better and smoother gear shifts but BEAT matches them closely, unlike the hard gears of Hyndai cars.

Ride Quality & Handling Handling is nice, even at 120KMP, I found no problem at all in steering response. The engine sound is too low and sometimes I and a couple of valet parking driver gave the self even when the car was still on - it is simply vibrationless still (it is 1.3 years and 10000 Km old now).

Final Words It is worth to sepnd money on this. I bought this when market was waiting for reviews and many people told me to take the road most often taken - to go for Maruti - but I found this car so wonderful, that I took the road less taken and am pretty happy with my decision. Hope this helps you guys also in making your decision. I found the service guys too groomed and good (in Hyd) and they take care of the vehicle very well.

Areas of improvement Boot space is less for long trips. Road clearance can be improved but since it has a shocker proof bumper, it is less of a concern even if it touches down a bit.