Zest - worth the money

Exterior

Looks good from outside. Holds its ground against the looks of other sedans - also due to the fact that it is less spotted on roads than dezire or amaze, which are more common.  

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

Very spacious from the inside. 5 adults can fit comfortably. Leg room is better than dezire or amaze. A/c is also good.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 Engine and gearbox are smooth. Though the pick-up is better in amaze - but is also has 1498cc engine. I am getting average of 20-22/kmpl consistently.  

Ride Quality & Handling

 Very smooth ride, though not very confidant in sharp turns. I drove 600 kms in a stretch and was not at all tired by the ride. Handles well in high speed. Max speed I touched is 160 on Hyderabad-Bangalore highway.

Final Words

I wanted to wait for Ford Aspire but went for Zest considering the maintenance cost and features you are getting in the base model, such as body coloured door handles and OVRM.

Areas of improvement  

Only complaint I found is that there is absoluetly no space for bottle holders inside, which is necessary for long journeys.