Zen Estilo - 10,000 km Report

nomadabhi · 18th July 2010, 10:47

Way to go... I too have one and have 28k on the ODO. Bought it for my Dad and was not much into cars as I was way too much obssessed with my RD350. However now I am driving it, thats another story.
Frankly I used to hate it but the after few instances I started loving it.

Didnt have much time lately to explain but do watch out as I would be soon writing up my experience with Estilo.

navan49 · 18th July 2010, 17:02

Though i don't own one I use it occasionally and the ride is good for the city. Those who drive broader Tyre cars, will hate it on Highway ride. Any how good and good Fe and comfort for the short drives.

DRIV3R · 18th July 2010, 17:17

Having used the Estilo(The older one) a lot, i can say the following.

(+)ves:

Spacious
Powerful enough for the city
VFM
Good all round visibility

(-)ves:

Performance takes a huge dip with the AC on
Very poor FE within the city, pretty good on the highways
Vague steering feel and Gearbox (For new drivers)
Very poor dynamics
Poor plastics/Rattles

MillionSwords · 30th March 2012, 18:53

Nice honest report. I have done a 50000 just now. When we started talking about selling this car after 4years, i find it hard to find a reason to sell it. right from daily commute to airport drops and pick ups, i never found it inefficient. Lot of space, peppy engine, fast to overtake? Both on highways and city. Never blundered on the long trips. Easy for elders to enter and exit. Elders find bench seat at back lot more comfy, my mom with back pain finds it too comfortable. overall it is a perfect family small car. Never let us down on the road, was not too expensive to maintain and there is always martui to service you. Will be selling this cute workhorse soon.??

18th July 2010, 10:47	#16
nomadabhi BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 352 Thanked: 105 Times View My Garage	Way to go... I too have one and have 28k on the ODO. Bought it for my Dad and was not much into cars as I was way too much obssessed with my RD350. However now I am driving it, thats another story. Frankly I used to hate it but the after few instances I started loving it. Didnt have much time lately to explain but do watch out as I would be soon writing up my experience with Estilo.
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18th July 2010, 17:02	#17
navan49 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: CHENNAI Posts: 1,000 Thanked: 73 Times View My Garage	Though i don't own one I use it occasionally and the ride is good for the city. Those who drive broader Tyre cars, will hate it on Highway ride. Any how good and good Fe and comfort for the short drives.
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18th July 2010, 17:17	#18
DRIV3R Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: India Posts: 1,905 Thanked: 2,254 Times	Having used the Estilo(The older one) a lot, i can say the following. (+)ves: Spacious Powerful enough for the city VFM Good all round visibility (-)ves: Performance takes a huge dip with the AC on Very poor FE within the city, pretty good on the highways Vague steering feel and Gearbox (For new drivers) Very poor dynamics Poor plastics/Rattles Last edited by DRIV3R : 18th July 2010 at 17:18. Reason: Formatting
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30th March 2012, 18:53	#19
MillionSwords BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Pattanam [ellam kattanam] Posts: 172 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	Re: Zen Estilo - 10,000 km Report Nice honest report. I have done a 50000 just now. When we started talking about selling this car after 4years, i find it hard to find a reason to sell it. right from daily commute to airport drops and pick ups, i never found it inefficient. Lot of space, peppy engine, fast to overtake? Both on highways and city. Never blundered on the long trips. Easy for elders to enter and exit. Elders find bench seat at back lot more comfy, my mom with back pain finds it too comfortable. overall it is a perfect family small car. Never let us down on the road, was not too expensive to maintain and there is always martui to service you. Will be selling this cute workhorse soon.??
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