FANTASTIC PULSE

Exterior

 Surely a headturner on roads

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 Space is more than enough for a family of four with sufficient boot space.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 The engine is a gem.  So far it delivers 22.5kmpl for 510 kms of ride and 30kmpl during one 50km highway trip

Ride Quality & Handling

 Excellent

Final Words

 I bought Pulse RXL last monday and so far completed 510 kms of joyful riding. I had TDs of Beat D, Micra D, Ritz D, Figo D, Liva D, Polo D, Vista MJD and felt Micra diesel is better for city driving with light steering, short turning radius, best mileage. But it was pricey at 7.10 lakhs and forced me to take a TD of Pulse which is an upgraded version of Micra with better looks and come at lesser price of Rs.6.76 lakhs OTR. So far, the ride is excellent for me and my wife too. AC is effective in Level 1 itself during the hot Chennai afternoons. Braking is good. Only thing missed is ABS. Anyway I am not a highway freak but pure city driven only with a sedate style of driving. No harsh acceleration and hard brakes either.

The important USP of the vehicle is MILEAGE for which I went for this vehicle. I did an occasional 50km highway trip in the Chennai Bye-pass with an outstanding mileage of 30kmpl as displayed in the instant mileage tripmeter throughout the trip.

So far, the mileage average of the 510 km travel is stood at an impressive 22.50kmpl which I cant believe for a new vehicle, eventhough I read about the mileage performances of Micra and Pulse in various forums. My fuel bill is now decreased to one third.

Soon I will confirm the mileage figure by the desi method of tankful-to-tankful.

I will recommend this vehicle to my friends and relatives surely.

Anyone interested to buy this vehicle, pls have a test drive first of all the vehicles in its class and ask the experiences of the owners of Micra and Pulse, to take a decision.

Soon I will update this review after 2000km first service

Areas of improvement  

 ABS will be an icing on the cake.