Maruti SX4 AT : 2000 KMs initial ownership report

B103 · 20th February 2010, 23:11

That is a great mileage that you are getting Dev. Even Maruti dealers had quoted 8-10 kmpl for SX4 AT to me.

I too seriously considered SX4 AT but finally streched and bought Honda City AT. This because there was a three month waiting period for SX4 AT for some mysterious reason which I could not comprehend. The waiting period is not because of huge demand for AT. However, none of the Maruti dealers were willing to explain the reason for such a big waiting period for the AT variant.

Any ways, congratulations on your buy. Wishing you all the best.

ahmed26 · 22nd February 2010, 13:26

Hi dev.
Congratulations for your new SX4 AT and welcome to the club.

Really surprised at your mileage figures.
After almost 4000kms,my SX4 AT is giving an average mileage of about 11.Infact,just below 11.Atleast 70% of those 3.5k is highway driving.

Could you please give an update with the tank full method.

Also,could you mention what the ground clearance is at the front bumper after fitting that sports kit?

devendradesh · 24th February 2010, 06:52

Will post more pics of SunRoof installed. I don't have WIP pictures

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Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

Few more pictures of the sunroof operation please!

Do you have WIP pics of sunroof installation?

devendradesh · 24th February 2010, 06:54

I have 4 sensors & rear view mirror with distance indicators

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Originally Posted by shreeps

But that would have just the reverse sensors right? The one I saw at the Maruti showroom had a lcd screen, 4 sensors and a camera as well. Do you know if autocop has anything similar?

devendradesh · 24th February 2010, 07:02

Great..Have you been to Carax?

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Originally Posted by SX4LOVER

Just got the Jopasu Duster today from Poona Motors as per your advice...wil try it over the weekend.. paid Rs 475 ..had no time to bargain...Poona Motors didnt have much of stock of anything...Will also try and go to Carax on weekend.

devendradesh · 24th February 2010, 07:09

Thanks DigitalDragon

AT mileage surprise me too

ARAI is 12.3 KMPL.

No additional reflectors..

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Originally Posted by DigitalDragon

First of all Congrats on your new beauty. Wise decision indeed.

I am surprisingly happy for the FE that you are getting. With my MT and all possible sedate driving (with few spirited situations) I have managed to get 10-11 in bangalore B2B traffic condition. Huh...looks like need a refreshing driving crash course after 16 years of driving. The Maruti chap told me that I can expect a 8-9 figure for the AT.

Quite a good choice on accessories. I replaced my stock Nippon speakers with JBL speakers and the difference is definitely prominent. Of course i cant expect them to perfrom like a whole component based system.

On the first page, the back side photo shows glowing reflectors - is it because of camera or are there any such glowing reflectors or they are not reflectors at all ?

Whats your feedback on the steering ?

devendradesh · 24th February 2010, 07:32

There is fabric cover to protect from UV rays..Will post some photos.

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Originally Posted by sbhasin

Would like to see how the sunroof looks from inside the car and buttons for operation

I am assuming that there is a soft fabric cover in addition to the glass sunroof? Please confirm!

Some shots of the fabric covering as well would be great!

devendradesh · 24th February 2010, 07:33

Thanks Zero cool.

FE is with AC on.

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Originally Posted by Zero Cool

The fuel economy that you are getting is simply amazing for an AT car. Maybe it is in city driving but without the AC as the winters were just around I still have not switched on the AC in my car.

Anyways lovely purchase and the sunroof looks really cool. In fact it is probably the first SX4 with a sunroof that I have seen. Congrats for your new car.

devendradesh · 24th February 2010, 07:36

Thank Gomzi.

No special care or driving technique for FE..

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Originally Posted by gomzi

Congrats on the new car! Black looks the best on an SX4.

The sun roof and sport kit really make it look great!

12 kmpl in city with an AT box is quite superb! Do you need to drive very sedately to get this?

devendradesh · 24th February 2010, 07:38

No FE information on cluster..I used full tank method..

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Originally Posted by theMAG

What method do you use for calculating mileage? Or does the new instrument cluster provide mileage figures as well ?

devendradesh · 24th February 2010, 07:39

Thanks B103. I feel this waiting period is something to do with new lauch..

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Originally Posted by B103

That is a great mileage that you are getting Dev. Even Maruti dealers had quoted 8-10 kmpl for SX4 AT to me.

I too seriously considered SX4 AT but finally streched and bought Honda City AT. This because there was a three month waiting period for SX4 AT for some mysterious reason which I could not comprehend. The waiting period is not because of huge demand for AT. However, none of the Maruti dealers were willing to explain the reason for such a big waiting period for the AT variant.

Any ways, congratulations on your buy. Wishing you all the best.

devendradesh · 24th February 2010, 07:42

Ahmed26, Is your AT is VVT one or earlier version?

Ground Clerance after sports kits is affected by few inches..Specially you need to be careful for front bumper..

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Originally Posted by ahmed26

Hi dev.
Congratulations for your new SX4 AT and welcome to the club.

Really surprised at your mileage figures.
After almost 4000kms,my SX4 AT is giving an average mileage of about 11.Infact,just below 11.Atleast 70% of those 3.5k is highway driving.

Could you please give an update with the tank full method.

Also,could you mention what the ground clearance is at the front bumper after fitting that sports kit?

FlyingSpur · 24th February 2010, 07:54

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Originally Posted by devendradesh

Ahmed26, Is your AT is VVT one or earlier version?

Automatic has been introduced since the VVT versionw as launched, not before that.

ahmed26 · 24th February 2010, 10:54

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Originally Posted by devendradesh

Ahmed26, Is your AT is VVT one or earlier version?

Ground Clerance after sports kits is affected by few inches..Specially you need to be careful for front bumper..

Yeah....it is VVT.As flyingspur said,it has been introduced only since VVT

Do u drive all the time on "D"?
Or do u use 3,2, and L?

What about your driving habits?
I mean are u the extra patient type?
Your average and max speeds?

Just asking all this because of the big difference in mileage.

devendradesh · 26th February 2010, 21:52

I always drive on D. Very very rarely D3.

Average speed 70-80 & max 100

I do drive patiently that's why I opted for Auto

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Originally Posted by ahmed26

Yeah....it is VVT.As flyingspur said,it has been introduced only since VVT

Do u drive all the time on "D"?
Or do u use 3,2, and L?

What about your driving habits?
I mean are u the extra patient type?
Your average and max speeds?

Just asking all this because of the big difference in mileage.

20th February 2010, 23:11	#46
B103 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 429 Thanked: 311 Times	Mileage of SX4 AT That is a great mileage that you are getting Dev. Even Maruti dealers had quoted 8-10 kmpl for SX4 AT to me. I too seriously considered SX4 AT but finally streched and bought Honda City AT. This because there was a three month waiting period for SX4 AT for some mysterious reason which I could not comprehend. The waiting period is not because of huge demand for AT. However, none of the Maruti dealers were willing to explain the reason for such a big waiting period for the AT variant. Any ways, congratulations on your buy. Wishing you all the best.
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22nd February 2010, 13:26	#47
ahmed26 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Calicut Posts: 99 Thanked: 39 Times	Hi dev. Congratulations for your new SX4 AT and welcome to the club. Really surprised at your mileage figures. After almost 4000kms,my SX4 AT is giving an average mileage of about 11.Infact,just below 11.Atleast 70% of those 3.5k is highway driving. Could you please give an update with the tank full method. Also,could you mention what the ground clearance is at the front bumper after fitting that sports kit? Last edited by Eddy : 22nd February 2010 at 18:57. Reason: Correcting typo
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