Test drove NHC 2008 last week, my reaction at the end of the test drive was "not inspiring and ave."

Test drove NHC 2008 last week, my reaction at the end of the test drive was "not inspiring and average pickup". Since the test vehicle was not registered the dealer did not allow me to take test drive for longer. I wasnt really impressed with the test drive, the zippy feeling i get out of my Swift is missing in this car. One good thing though is i was really impressed by the ultra smooth steering and clutch ply.

I was comparing the City ZX VTEC+ with the NHC 2008. ZX Vtec is fully loaded (Airbag, ABS, Alloys, 2DIN MP3 player, Optritron combi meter, fog lamps and beautiful interiors) and it costs the same as NHC2008 1.5S MT. The engine used in both the version is the same, why then Honda is offering NHC2008 with such huge price and still not offering the goodies offered in ZX VTEC?

One other thing, Just look how the dashboard laid out in ZX VTec. You can really feel the richness when you get inside the ZX VTEC. I am not getting that feeling in the NHC 2008. A closer look at the aircon switches in both these version will reveal the truth. I guess the TATA designers would have done a better job in putting together the instrument cluster than the Honda designers.

NHC 2008 is no where close to SX4, i really wasted 4 months in waiting for this NHC hoping that it will be step above SX4. After seeing NHC2008 i've narrowed my choice to SX4.

Fuel economy, styling from A pillar onwards, ABS, smooth steering, soft clutchNo alloys, poor central console design on dashboard, AC knobs with third rated looks