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prashanthyr · 19th October 2008, 13:31

I test drove the UK version of the Splash yesterday. Its a good car, with practically everything that we need standard (6 Airbags, ABS/EBD, Power windows (front), tilt adjustable power steering, central locking), 185/60 R 15 tires! 1.2 ltr 86 PS engine and a on the road price of £9000. According to the salesman, its not selling too well, as it competes against too many other good cars from Vauxhall (Corsa), Ford (Fiesta), Toyota (Yaris) and Honda (Fit), which are all new as well and priced similarly.

As to the car itself, its built much better than any Maruti and drives ok, though the high seating position doesnt inspire confidence, at least initially. The space for 4 people is very nice, though am not sure how it will be with 3 people in the rear seat. Interior Materials/Finish is also much better.

I hope Maruti is able to carry over the build quality, if not all the equipment, given that no one in India will pay Rs 720,000 (£9000) for a hatchback of this size

19th October 2008, 13:31	#408 (permalink)
prashanthyr BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London Posts: 232	I test drove the UK version of the Splash yesterday. Its a good car, with practically everything that we need standard (6 Airbags, ABS/EBD, Power windows (front), tilt adjustable power steering, central locking), 185/60 R 15 tires! 1.2 ltr 86 PS engine and a on the road price of £9000. According to the salesman, its not selling too well, as it competes against too many other good cars from Vauxhall (Corsa), Ford (Fiesta), Toyota (Yaris) and Honda (Fit), which are all new as well and priced similarly. As to the car itself, its built much better than any Maruti and drives ok, though the high seating position doesnt inspire confidence, at least initially. The space for 4 people is very nice, though am not sure how it will be with 3 people in the rear seat. Interior Materials/Finish is also much better. I hope Maruti is able to carry over the build quality, if not all the equipment, given that no one in India will pay Rs 720,000 (£9000) for a hatchback of this size __________________ 2002 Hero Honda Ambition (Sold)\| 2003 Honda Activa \| 2006 Santro XO ABS (Sold)