Chikni Chameli

Exterior

Classic City Looks! The first point of attraction, though I feel that the 2011 version looks a shade better than the 2012 version that i own. The nose design looks a little unimaginative... I guess the change has been brought about to increase the nose hitting the speed breakers in the earlier version. Could have been done with a little more taste 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

Once inside, the space amazes you! This is a car where you can really stretch your body and maybe... your imaginations. Suit yourself, you can do both. The AC is quite powerful and is quite comfortable even at the lowest point.

The big minus are its front seats. I have got chronic backache after driving it for just 75 days. The Front Seats are not comfortable at all

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

Good performance and it returns a mileage of about 14Km/ltr on the chaotic Amdabadi Roads. Gears are nothing to write home about and is quite rough. Far inferior compared to any model from the Suzuki stable

Ride Quality & Handling

Good Pick -up and great handling. But one should buy this car only and only for the smoothest drive on the Indian road for this price. I have turned the key in many instances even when the engine was running.

Final Words

 BUY IT! Stack up a few pillows in the Front seat and enjoy the smoothest drive ever. Somebody said, that driving the car was smooth like Maska (butter); I gave it a better name - Chikni Chameli

Areas of improvement  

 

 

Ultra -smooth Drive, Great Looks, Fuel Economy, Cabin Space, Boot SpaceVisibility, Driver Seat Comfort