Value for money buy- built to last

Exterior Looks similar to Vista and that can be a deal breaker for many. However, that would be an extremely short sighted point of view. It has got a robust construction annd feels solid. Doors close with a proper thump and don't feel tinny.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Best part of Bolt is the interior quality. Only the Hyundai does it better in this segment. Absolutely 0 rattles after having driven one for ~15k KMs. Harman ICE is simply mind-blowing. Bluetooth sync and steering mounted controls make life a lot easier.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine feels sluggish in the ECo mode. I usually drive in the default mode (CITY) as the sports mode is too to handle. The vehicle starts responding to the slightest touch on the pedal. Turbo pools from 1500 RPM, and hence helps in in-city driveablity.

FE:

City: varies from 10 to 14 KMPL depending on the traffic conditions. Stand-still traffic can bring the mileage down. 

Highway: Usually cruise at around 90 KMPH, and the car has delivered ~17 KMPL regularly with AC on. Round trip tp Goa fetched me a mileage of 16.9, and believe me thats stupendous considering I was stuck in a jam before Pune for 4 hours.

Ride Quality & Handling Straight line stability is simply superb, owing to the higher weight. There is body roll when carved into corners. I take it easy going into the corners with this car. Guess higher stance is the culprit. Suspension is on the stiffer side, which makes low speed ride a little bouncy. On the good side, high speed handling is superb. Cross-winds also dont make any impact. Steering is very light at parking speed and weighs up nicely as speed increases. Inspires confidence to push the car to the hilt.

Final Words Its a brilliant value for money proposition. The only thing that has held it back is Tata's bad reputation and Vista-like looks.

Areas of improvement Absolutely none. Love the vehicle.

Excellent straight line stability, Ample space, Best ICE, Overall mileage, Tough builtSluggish in ECO mode, Body roll present when thrown into corners at high speed, Low beam throw