Ertiga VDI at first 650 km

I purchased my VDI on 7th sept 2012.Got instant delivery without waiting from AAA vehicleades Malviya Nagar , Delhi.  Delivery experience wasn't  pleasing at all, infact  very bad. My car's PDI wasn't done nicely and other things, but i must say it is a very good buy. 

Exterior Overall the car has excellent exterior look, Looks simillar to Innova . Easy to drive as it is less broad, similar to swift in broadness. outside view from drivers seat is good, though reversing is a problem without the rear view camera. This could have been a standard option.turning is good. overall exteriors are great.

Front crash safety seems a little concern as if headlights are removed there is little strength for safety. like safety bars etc. The paint quality could have been better, Fog lights doesn't seem to be much effective at night. Cleaning of the car's roof is a problem :) have to climb on door's sides.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Interior colour combination is great and impressive. though quality at door handles(plastic) is a bit poor as the joints are visible and seems to be opening at places. seats are comfortable ,drivers seat with hight adjustment and lumbar support is missing in vdi model.Drivers arm rest which is a must is missing. side mirrors should have been self folding.though for my family rear seating is good as well as it is mostly used by kids, so leg spacingisnot a problem too. 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine performance is good, with good pickup, milage has improved in city driving from 7 km/ltr to 13.5 km/ltr . as i drove only in city traffic. company claims it will drastically improve after first service. There is hardly any space in engine compartment for mechanic to work, as it is very tightly packed.Air conditioner is very effective. double ac does good work.

Ride Quality & Handling Ride quality is very good.Suspension seems to be strong. Peace of mind as spares are mostly of swift and sx4 , so avalibility wont be a problem.

Final Words Great car. happy to own one, i preffer self driving, for that purpose it is a great car to move in city too. less width is the plus point than innova which is more broad and good only for taxi driving.

Areas of improvement DRIVERS ARM REST MISSING.SHOULDBE STANDARD AS THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE A LONG DRIVE FAMILY CAR

Rear sensor should be standard with camera in rear view mirror like verna and other cars.

Reversing is a realproblem without rear camera. Also foldable side mirrors should be standard.

Front crash safety should be enhanced, with safety bars.

Last row seats should be folding and hanging like innova as that is a better option for space in the rear.

PLEASE SOMEBODY ANSWER THESE 2 QUERY

What is the cost of first service at 1000 km?

what precautions shouldbe taken while driving first 1000 km sothat we get the best mileage?

Ground clearance, fuel economy, The brand maruti suzuki, swift and sx4 spares mostly-easy avalibiliDrivers seat arm rest, usb location in vdi model absurd, reverse camera should be standard feature.