5.0 Exterior | 4.0 Comfort | 5.0 Performance |
3.0 Fuel Economy | 5.0 Value for Money |
Exterior In many people's opinion Bolt resemblence Vista. Well in my opinion that is only the 10% of thr story. Infact the wide back view reminds the europian design touch. Side profile is very strong and the car has a standalone front. It is not as sleek as i20 but not as dull as Swift. It has as perfect blend of being sleek as well as bulky.
Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Oh! that is something. Huge space inside. Seats are big and very comfortable with appropriate padding. You simply would want to be inside the cabin. The dashbord looks fantastic with very good quality material. Hight adjustable seats gives a commanding view of the road and the cabin is fairly airy. Only problem is it lacks in storage space and cubby holder. However, thats manageable with the drawer under co-driver's seat and the pockets on the seat covers.
Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox I drove Maruti, Chevrolet, all Mahindra and Hyundai Verna and i20/10. The gear bos is exactly feels identical with i20. The thing I liked in the 1.2 Revorton engine is it feels that the car moves on electronic power than mechanical power - the engine is so fine tuned at least throughout the initial rev range. Traction is neat and linear. The engine response in City and sport mode is very punchy.
Ride Quality & Handling One word is suparb. The steering wheel is nice chunky and makes you feel to use it. The feedback is decent. I used it till 130 KMPH. Absolutely stable and confidence inspiring. Changing lane at high speed (around 100KMPH) or cornering at a speed of 80KMPH to 90 KMPH is absolutely fine. Suspension requires special mention.
Final Words I wonder why Bolt was not sold so much. It is the car which one should consider in this segment without giving a second thought.
Areas of improvement Cool glove box,few more cubby hold, Littlebit space around clutch or putting a dead patel.
Styling, Engine performance, Space, Comfort and Drive-ability.Lack of storage space inside.