Verna CRDI SX (ABS) now booked! OK! I had to take my Zen VXi to Seva Motors for a wheel alignment check, and while they were at it, I decided to take another look at the Verna CRDI SX, as Ketan Motors is just next door to Seva. I spoke to the General Manager about the 8.99 lakh OTR price and what best discount he could offer. After much bargaining, we finally agreed on 8.75 OTR (Discount of 23,000 + 1000) and the following free goodies:
1. Full Fabric Seat Covers
2. All 4 Floor Matting
3. Mudflaps
4. Perfume
I think 8.75 OTR is a good price for the Verna CRDI SX. I asked them to send over a TD car to my office, so that my wife could see it too before I gave them a cheque. Ketan Motors promptly sent a Silver SX (the one I wanted) this afternoon. I took it for a TD on the highway again today with 4 passengers. My wife was super surprised that it was so silent inside even though it is a Diesel. As soon as I stepped on it, I realized that I will not be satisfied with any other car. The thrill of the Variable Geometry Turbo pulling you with its beastly torque (240 Nm) is just too good! I did a series of overtakes at 80 kmph and a series of nipping in and out between passing trucks on the highway. The car felt very stable all along these antics and the steering did what I told it to. The Bridgestone 185/65 R14's keep the car planted on the road and have very low noise levels. I did not feel any noticable understeer at these speeds. The ABS has done wonders to the car and it felt very safe under sudden and hard braking. It also helps that the ABS version comes with all 4 disc brakes.
NVH levels are very low and I did not even have to raise the stereo volume when I passed over some very bad roads. The suspension is just right for a comfortable ride, not too hard nor too soft. The Double DIN Kenwood stereo is just OK and I will have to put in an Amp and upgrade the speakers to get decent sound. The trim level is good and all the goodies that I like are there, esp: Electronically Adjustable OVRM's, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, Tilt Steering, Climate Control, Outside temperature Display, Trip Computer, etc.
My wife and kid loved the car and so I finally decided to book it. Gave Ketan Hyundai a cheque for 10,000/- and have opted for finance by SBI as they are offering 8% for the 1st year and 10% for the 2nd and 3rd years.
Ketan Hyundai has promised delivery during Navratri (or before Dussshera), and I am now eagerly waiting for my "Silver Rocket". I would like to thank you all for helping me decide on the right car for my needs. Verna owners, do let me know what I should look for before taking delivery. I can now safely say that the Hyundai Verna CRDI SX is the only fully loaded performance diesel sedan well under 9 lakhs. |