Silver Petrol VX - CVT, Better than expected but a Gas Guzzler

Exterior

 I got a Silver Petrol VX-CVT with top end features. Exterior design is very impressive. Alloys could have been a little better

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 Leather seats are very comfortable. Needless to say that the car is spacious and plush. Door pockets on all doors is a good feature. The stock floor mats were not so great and probably needs to be replaced with better ones. The Dashboard gets dusty and dirty easily and is a finger print magnet.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 I would say its one of the best in class engines with excellent torque. The CVT is smooth and responds better than expected when the accelerator is floored. The fuel economy is ok as long as you remain in the green indicator zone, but in the start stop traffic of chennai from my home to office, the petrol is a real worry. I could squeeze out only 9kmpl in the first tank full. with a small petrol tank of 40L, i was back at the petrol station within 4 days.

The CVT has to be comended for the smooth ride and is a pleasure to drive in heavy traffic.

Ride Quality & Handling

 The ride quality was a bit of a let down. Probably due to the hard suspension and narrow tyres. Mine came with MRF ZVTV and transmits every bump and pothole to the passenger. But the advantage was a roll free high speed performance and is well planted in corners. i am worried that the hard suspension would lead to ratlling noises from the bad plastic inside after some time.

Final Words

 Overall the first 500km has been a pleasure but for the frequent fuel stops. My dad keeps comparing with the softer ride in the trials we had on Maruti Ciaz or his old Chevy Optra

Areas of improvement  

 Plastics need improvement, Music system to be better featured, tyres and suspension to be improved.

i also had a few issues of interior lights coming on and the boot opening on its own. have to see if they repeat.

 

Interiors, minor features, smart key, smooth CVTFuel economy, Audio, Hard suspension