Team-BHP - View Single Post - 2009 Ambassador Grand BS-3 2.0 Turbo Diesel and 1800 ISZ MPFI: Test drive and review

sidindica · 22nd June 2009, 17:17

INTERIORS:

Design:**
Functionality and ergonomics:**
Space:****
Front seat comfort:****
Back seat comfort:*****

Some major changes have now taken place in the interiors such as addition of options like power windows, central locking, MP3 player, built-to-order sunroof, moulded roof lining, mobile charging point, moulded door trims etc.

Still the interior dashboard design reeks 80s. It looks and feels like a cardboard built with beige painted all over and that spindly gear lever sticks out like a sore thumb. The power window switches for all doors are placed on the central console, not very driver friendly. However, rear passengers also have window controls on the doors. there are still 60s ancient control stacks for light and wipers, finished with ill-fitted plastic which looks as if it will break apart anytime it is used again and again.

The best part, and the car's core values are the seats. It can easily teach modern cars a thing or two when it comes to overall seat comfort.

Outstanding. The best word to describe its rear seat comfort. Even after hours of travelling, one does not get stressed due to perfect sofa-like contours and fantastic under thigh support. It is high, wide and body hugging.
In higher variants, rear armrest is optional as are the rear AC vents.

The front buckets are also very comfy (bench seats are optional) but the base is a bit flat. Even though, lumbar support is fantastic and again, the seats are high and wide and more comfortable than many of todays mid-size cars. Sliding and reclinig mechanism is standard for both driver and front passenger.

The boot in today's models are however a bit small and flat due to modifications done in BS-3 models in housing the fuel tank. In CNG models, still the boot is adequate for luggage like 3 medium suitcases.

Other optional items include rear reading lights, rear seat tray and power steering.

22nd June 2009, 17:17	#3 (permalink)
sidindica Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Paradise Posts: 1,385	INTERIORS: Design: Functionality and ergonomics: Space:** Front seat comfort: Back seat comfort:*** Some major changes have now taken place in the interiors such as addition of options like power windows, central locking, MP3 player, built-to-order sunroof, moulded roof lining, mobile charging point, moulded door trims etc. Still the interior dashboard design reeks 80s. It looks and feels like a cardboard built with beige painted all over and that spindly gear lever sticks out like a sore thumb. The power window switches for all doors are placed on the central console, not very driver friendly. However, rear passengers also have window controls on the doors. there are still 60s ancient control stacks for light and wipers, finished with ill-fitted plastic which looks as if it will break apart anytime it is used again and again. The best part, and the car's core values are the seats. It can easily teach modern cars a thing or two when it comes to overall seat comfort. Outstanding. The best word to describe its rear seat comfort. Even after hours of travelling, one does not get stressed due to perfect sofa-like contours and fantastic under thigh support. It is high, wide and body hugging. In higher variants, rear armrest is optional as are the rear AC vents. The front buckets are also very comfy (bench seats are optional) but the base is a bit flat. Even though, lumbar support is fantastic and again, the seats are high and wide and more comfortable than many of todays mid-size cars. Sliding and reclinig mechanism is standard for both driver and front passenger. The boot in today's models are however a bit small and flat due to modifications done in BS-3 models in housing the fuel tank. In CNG models, still the boot is adequate for luggage like 3 medium suitcases. Other optional items include rear reading lights, rear seat tray and power steering. Attached Thumbnails __________________ I've been on a calendar, but never on Time. Last edited by sidindica : 22nd June 2009 at 17:32.