Thanks for the likes and the comments, folks.
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Can you elaborate on the safety features in the RxL variant? |
The mid-variant RxL (base RxE trim is not available in the CVT) comes equipped with two airbags and ABS with BA- in short, all the safety features you could ask for in that segment. Plus keyless entry, engine immobiliser and an anti-theft alarm. Pretty commendable that Renault chose not to cost-cut and drop these (in my view) essentials from the car. The only noteworthy omission I can find is child locks (although I must state that we didn't actually TD an RxL, so I could be wrong).
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Also suggest you to add the mileage as an feature in the comparison chart of the various AT models.
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You know what? If you're looking at FE, buy a diesel
. The best that you can look forward to in this segment, regardless of which car you select, is around 14-15 kmpl on smooth, straight GQ-style highways and expressways. I have driven a Laura DSG that showed 21 kmpl on the MID. That is *not* going to happen with a petrol AT.
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Does this also mean that Nissan would soon come up with the Sunny AT variant too on the same configuration? What about braking - does it still carry over the poor braking of Renault?
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I suspect they may mix and match the variants a bit but other than that the Sunny CVT, if and when it makes its appearance, will be a lower-priced and slightly different looking clone! Mechanically they are identical, so no difference in the braking.
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Originally Posted by swiftnfurious @GTO & @Noopster :: Curious, which will be your pick of AT from those listed in the above sheet, an all rounder? |
GTO's is probably the Honda City (check his first response on this thread). I am putting my mouth where my money is: the Vento AT. I got mine just under 10L OTR two years ago. The Rapid AT (launched much after my purchase) actually offers everything that the Vento does (plus a lower trim and slightly better dynamics at a lower price) so that is possibly my pick as of today.
Honda City AT with its paddle-shifters is a fantastic car and I would probably have bought it if they'd had the sunroof option and the subsequent price correction in place back then!
And then there is...
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Originally Posted by Vid6639 After reading the excellent ownership review by kamen_rider ... the Fiesta AT is probably the best AT you can buy within 12L. |
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Originally Posted by Jaggu Last but no the least, driving any autobox needs some figuring out from the driver, then they can be almost as sprightly as a manual box |
We had a whole day and 300+ km to get used to the car, so I don't think that was a major factor! There are some situations where you just need to zipppp...and the Scala just fails to stand up and deliver on that front. One of the people needed to be dropped to the airport to catch a flight and, while we made it in quick time, it was an assault on the auditory senses since the tacho didn't budge from 5500 RPM almost the whole time. Not to mention all that extra fuel we burnt!
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Originally Posted by Earth Lord Even if the Scala had launched a Diesel AT, consider the costs and see if it would be worth it. 80k for the Renault badge, 80k for the AT, 1.2lakhs for the diesel engine, that's 2.8lakhs more. That changes the segment of the Scala. |
Very accurate assessment! If Renault insists on sticking to their premium positioning vis-a-vis Nissan, they are going to be competing in the wrong segment. I don't think this car can hold its own against the Laura DSG and the Altis CVT.
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If I wanted an AT for the city, I would pick a hatch back or wait for the Honda Amaze to be launched with an AT.
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Amaze already promises to be a segment-killer and if Honda can somehow pull the AT rabbit out of the hat, I would be lining up to get one as well.
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What would be really cool is the Ecoboost engine coming into the Fiesta with the DCT AT, or an Ecosport AT with the EcoBoost engine.
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Amen to that!
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Originally Posted by ambivalent_98 Nice crisp review Anoop. Thanks for it. Is this your first review independently as a mod ? |
Actually my second. The first one was the...ummm...Scala MT. (Note to self: find a different car to review!)