5.0 Exterior | 5.0 Comfort | 5.0 Performance |
4.0 Fuel Economy | 4.0 Value for Money |
Exterior Stylish & attractive in every standard of an SUV
Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Enough leg, head & shoulder room. Good ac for rear seat. Less feautures like reverse guide camera or parking sensor in EX version..
Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Very good engine performance but in muddy roads it gets stuck as my safari is 4x2. Fuel economy is good. Gear sometime(very rarely)gets stuck when trying to engage the 1st gear. At night visibility is a bit less(I find it)with the company fitted headlights and in heavy traffic condition or in heavy rain it's difficult to drive without the clear lens fog lights on as the near visibility becomes very poor.. Also the car skids while applying the brakes suddenly even if you are in a moderate speed of 100km/hr due to the excessive body weight and with no ABS and EBD in the EX 4x2 version..
Ride Quality & Handling Very good experience of riding the vehicle and you need not pay any heed to the minor pot holes.. The car does'nt vibrate on a high speed of 150km/hr(Which i experienced).. At the same time i should tell you that the car is suited only for plains and is not suited for hills with "V-shaped" turns as the turning radius is very small.. Only if you are an experienced driver of hills with sharp turns then you can attempt it..
Final Words An excellent Indian SUV but you might have to visit the workshop quite often with minor defects like electrical or switch or wheel alignment or power window every now n then.. The customer service is very poor and not customer friendly.. Nevertheless, if you are looking for a genuine SUV with looks,high ground clearance,comfort,reasonable price and power then just go for it..
Areas of improvement CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE and availability of spare parts.
Looks,power,high ground clearance and road presence..Less features,very poor customer service..