Mine is a Feb 2010 model clocked 8K on odo, and till date I've no issues with my ride. Its still as pristine as when I brought her from the showroom except some scratch marks thanks to the city drives. During this 17 months, my maintenance cost was less than 200/- and that too was consumables like greasing, coolant topping up etc. I find this car as the most VFM hatch back available now.
Let me share the bad & the ugly first
1. There was torque lag in the second gear but once you practice it can be easily overcome. Issue is, if you are driving other cars, this thing will annoy you. I've re-flashed the ECU thrice running on the 3rd version but still some of the times I feel the sluggishness on the first gear. This is the only annoying part for me.
2. Inadequate thigh support for adults on rear seats, long drives will vouch this.
3. Reverse gear is not as crisp as the others. Its not engaging properly if you do it casually.
4. The front bumper is too low for tackling with the dips. My bumper bottom is decently scratched and two of the bottom locks are broken, still it doesn't give any rattling or annoying sound. Out of this, 50% courtesy will goes to my "careful" driving
5. Cramped boot space: Its actually short by a few liters from other hatches, but by the design it looks too short for a hatch. I don't go out any long tours with my car, I would rather settle for a bigger cab so that I can enjoy the moments fully.
6. Restricting views from the A Pillar: It’s a fact that it’s doing its job by design but we cannot forget the in convenience it causes. Would've been some smaller.
The Good
1. The one and only
BEST VFM car with ZERO MAINTENANCE COST in this segment, and cost of spare wise also it make some sense whenever I made a comparo.
2. Radical & futuristic design: Its one of the reasons I've opted this car. Take a look from the front, its not all seems to be a midsized hatch.
3. Super silent and refined engine: You won’t even feel it’s running when idling, like some said, in the initial days even I've tried few times to start the engine when the engine was running.
4. Drivability: Its one of the best part I found in this, it’s been always fun filled drive, and you won’t feel any fatigue even if you drive this car in city / b2b traffic for long.
5. Solid steering: being with a HPS, it’s very steady and promising even on high speeds, I've tried only few times though.
6. Powerful headlights: Even though GM uses the standard 55/60W headlight bulbs, the HL assy design is something notable, its giving a superb visibility all the time. I don't have a fog lamp in my car, but I never felt the need for one till date due to the location I belong to. But am planning to go for a pair of Hella Auxiliary driving lamps for high way drives for a better confidence level.
7. Pass function on headlamp: Its got very powerful headlamps plus once you flash the HL for reminding others, its lighting up both the beams, in effect you are armed with 2X55+2X60=whopping 230W at your finger tips. I found its a nice tool to treat a reckless high beam riding moron.
8. Very comfortable seats: The seats are comfortable and support your body very well. They're long, deep, covered in a plush material with thick seat padding and its really hugging you passionately. Even on I10 I never felt this comfort.
9. Fuel Efficiency: Its one of the best among the class as per the other owners. I haven't done any long trips, mostly less than 60 Kms short stretches, mixed drives and on 100% AC due to this, I could manage to a max of 15Kpl. Am sure it will improve once I go out for a long drive.
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Originally Posted by myavu They should have retain HPS instead of EPS in Beat TCDi. Let us wait and watch. |
Vinu, AFAIK, EPS is the latest introduction in PS which has lot of merits over HPS like: its not hogging the power mill, better response at different speeds, less complex & maintenance, less prone to break down etc.
The only merit I have observed is, its not as lighter as EPS which will give you more confidence.
After seeing your comment I am bit confused.
Can you elaborate why HPS is a better option over EPS?