Nano, small on Size big on Heart

 

Exterior Very stylish and attention grabbing, the wheels are a little small for the overall dimensions of the car. However, has a very contemporary feel to the overall look. The paint job is good, maybe body colour bumpers should have been std fit. Some of the Panels on the front end do not have a snug fit, but overall the car has a very cool and youthfull look about it.

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) This is one area that surprises you, you do not expect a car which has such small external dimesions to be so magnanimous in the space inside. The car is genuinely roomy on the inside. Even 6 feet + people are sitting in comfort. However, the flip side is, the seats are very basic in their appearance. The front seats sit on Pipes that have been bent to their desired shape, may be covering the seats completely would reduce this gawkiness of the interior. The central console is fully functional and completely easy to view. no problems there. What I did miss though, was an engine temperature guage. Some how with such an effective AC, and such small cubic capacity of the engine, one wanted to know what were the stresses and strains on the engine.

 

The Air conditioning was another area that surprised completely. I did not expect such an effective ac on such a small engine, and that too with out making it feel as though the engine was labouring on the increased load. Beautiful!

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Remarkably perky and vivaciuos engine. once again surprises on the general liveliness. Hard to believe that this was just a 625 cc engine. the gearing is crisp and a lovely slotty feel to it. And the ratio is once again surprising. The 1st and 2nd gear feel torquey and full of gumf. The 3rd gear is sufficient to take you up to 60 and keeps you comfortable evn there. The fourth gear feels effective only after 60!. Once again unexpectedly charming.

 

Ride Quality & Handling. Lovely handling I have driven it on express way and unfortunately could not exceed 65 kmph (owing to the running in period). but It was sheer murder trying to restrict the car to this low speed, the engine and overall feel of the car was that she was raring to go, and was doing her a great disservice keeping her below 65. At no time did she feel as though I was demanding too much from the engine despite the ac running continiously.

 

Final Words Love the Car, great Value for Money, marvellous piece of engineering, considering the costs.

 

Areas of improvement The interiors seats. The engine note.

 

Perky engine, driveability, Air conditioningengine sound at low revs, car seat quality, battery under driver's seat