Update on Verna Petrol experience and a quick compare with SX4

This is further to my own review posted on 11 Jan 2007 for a Verna Petrol. A quick update:

1. I have 6700+ km on the odometer and have got the first two services done

2. Car is performing pretty well and I just wanted to let you all know this since its important for new buyers to see comments not only when the car is bought but also after it is in regular use. 

3. In between, the SX4 was launched and my first reaction was vow since the car has very good ground clearance and large wheels and it really looks BIG from outside. After seeing the specifications, I lost some interest since it gives the peak torque at a very high RPM - which means, a sluggish pick up. I was proven right, when I test drove one. Bottomline, even after SX4 launch, I do not repent going for the Verna - because my personal preference is for cars with good pickup. SX4 has its own offerings (like safety features as standard in ZXI model etc.) but I continue to love the Verna.

If I get the time I will post another comment after completing 1 year of ownership of my car.