Mechanics come up with a estimate of 6-7k and hate me to the core when this is revised to 2k.

BHPian sukarsan recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

This would have been my ownership review as well. Mine has covered 33000 in 8 years and it looks like all Grand i10s have same set of issues.

Ownership Review:

This was my first car, purchased in 2015 . Cost was 5.5 L . Settled cash and got it home. Had a minor crash while learning to drive. Then got a trainer and he taught me to drive properly. My wife too started to drive and its been sedate driving all along for past 8 years.

I like the gear shift in particular. I wish the fuel economy of 13 was better. Interiors are holding quite well . Quite a few scratches to the exterior. I plan to hold on to the car for 12-14 years, so that's another 4-6 years left.

Addons:

Reverse proximity sensor and dashcam.

Parts replaced over a period of 7 years:

• Carrier Assembly-I am not sure what is being referred to, but the radiator guard is prone to damnage. Its broken and removed, but not replaced.

• Power Window Switch: Same problem. One of them didnt respond ,but a local mechanic rectified it.

• Clutch Assembly: Replaced it couple of months back. 30,000 kms is the typical replacement interval. My car was sedately driven by me and my wife and the clutch usage is quite good.

• Brake Pads: No problem with braking so far.,

• Battery Replacement: More than mileage, this is a time dependent replacement. Changed it after 5 years. This was the first major replacement.

• Right Headlight: I am not at all happy with the headlight , but so far no mechanic has offered a solution.

• V Belt: Changed at 30,000 kms.

• Evaporator Assembly/ Cooling Coil: I was living in an area notorious for AC damage due to nearby open drain. Changed it after 6 years.

• Unique things-- Tyres at 29000. I became a regular customer at the puncture shop. After 6 -7 visits, i decided to change the tyres. Each puncture was from a different tyre and different location. The nozzle used to leak after gas refill and I had a flat tyre in the morning. Happened twice and this was the last straw.

• Unique things- Spark plugs- Should not have replaced, but the mechanic screwed up.

• Gear oil- Gear shift is really bad now. Based on this thread I have ordered the Petronas gear oil. I will update once this is done next week.

Wiper has to be changed frequently, but this has to do with the dust in my locality.

Quick question: What is a mid pipe? The one from the exhaust to the muffler? Why should it be replaced if this is after the 3 way catalyst . I dont think there will be impact on the noise behavior if there is leakage between the catalyst and muffler.

Additional notes: Since I work on engine development and have a good idea about the vehicle as well, I don't get my vehicle serviced in the traditional sense. Mechanics come up with a estimate of 6-7k and hate me to the core when this is revised to 2k. This has happened way too often and this is a risk I am willing to take. I don't recommend anyone to try this at home. Half the time I dont want my engine oil changed and even when i do change I insist on a mineral oil which is way cheaper.

Overall Review: Car is good. Seems to hold up pretty well after 8 years and should hold up well for another 4-6 years.

Read BHPian comments for more insights and information.

The Matiz and the Grand i10 are close to my heart. Both the cars accompanied me through significant stages of my life

BHPian TurboKat recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

I wish everyone a happy new year. Since 2022, I had been thinking about penning down an ownership review of our car. But hadn’t been able to write/type a single word due to my lack of creativity while playing with words as well as not having substantial knowledge on cars. However, after reading various long term ownership reviews, I finally decided to take the plunge. So, without further ado, I’ll start the writeup.

A brief background of the automobiles owned by my dad

My dad’s first vehicle was a 1986 Bajaj Super, bought from his older brother in 1988. He bought it right after earning the first profit from his newly established business and continued to use it till 2008. My parents got married in 1997. Initially they used the scooter for commutes as well as for occasional long-distance trips to their respective hometowns. Gradually, the need for a car arose.

Back in the late 90s, the Maruti 800 was selling like hotcakes and it was the default choice for the first-time car buyer. Dad was more inclined towards the Zen. He went to the Maruti showroom, enquired about the prices of the LX and VX variants and brought a quotation of both the variants to discuss with his younger cousins. Santro was not in the list as it was considered ugly by my mom. My uncles (dad’s younger cousins) used to keep track of the latest automotive news and were regular subscribers of magazines like Auto India. They suggested him to choose the Matiz instead of the Zen as it was more spacious and the F8C engine was a decent performer.

Dad went to the Daewoo showroom with one of his cousins on 16th November, 1999. The manager of the showroom was a relative of one of his customers. He informed dad about the prices of all the four variants (SS, SD, SE, SP) and the waiting periods. The showroom had three cars on display, a Mineral Red Matiz SS, a green Cielo and a Twinkle Beige Matiz SD. All the cars were booked. However, the manager had implicitly implied that the allotment of one of the Matizes could be changed by showing a later date of arrival to a customer. All dad had to do was to pay extra 10000 rupees to the dealership. Dad needed a car as soon as possible. So, he readily agreed to pay the extra amount. Next came the variant. The SD variant was a no brainer as it had air conditioning, left ORVM and a radio cassette head unit (AKF-4015) with two speakers right from the factory. The car was delivered on 17th November, 1999. With the exit of Daewoo Motors India Limited from the Indian soil in 2002, a lot of people sold their cars at meagre prices. Our car had covered 1 lakh kms. till then. Dad decided to hoard some parts from a known source (closing Daewoo dealer in Delhi) and retain the car.

Reason why we decided to buy a new car

Fast forward to 2015, the Matiz had served us through thick and thin and had covered 3 lakh kms. without a single engine rebuild. The Daewoo ASC had shut up shop in 2012. Since then, it was maintained by mechanics at FNGs. After shifting to FNGs, the car started showing signs of deterioration. In 2015, the engine was overhauled and radiator was replaced as the older one had started leaking at certain places. After the engine rebuild, the car had covered 25 thousand kms. On one rainy evening (16th April, 2016, to be precise), mom, dad, and I were returning from the marriage ceremony of a relative, hosted at their hometown (300 kms. away). It was around 9 pm when we reached Guwahati. Suddenly, clouds of white smoke started spewing out of the exhaust pipe. The car started to idle roughly and jerk violently during acceleration. Somehow, we managed to reach home and park the car in the garage. All of us were exhausted after the long trip. Dad decided to take the car to the FNG the next morning. Next morning, the car refused to start and even after starting for a brief period, it used to turn off. The mechanic was called home to diagnose the problem. He gave an estimate of 50,000 Rupees for the repairs. (I don’t know much in detail about what happened with the car as I was a 13 year old kid with minimal access to the internet, unlike some of the current BHPians who are in their early teens and are pretty knowledgeable about cars.) It was decided that instead of getting the car repaired, we would be buying a new car. Keeping that in mind, we started scouting for a new car.

Cars initially considered

Maruti Suzuki Swift ZXI

• Likes: It’s a Maruti = Excellent ASS + Easy availability of parts, as the K12M engine was shared with other cars + Best resale value
• Dislikes: Boot was small for my parents’ liking. Moreover, there were 5 Swifts in the extended family (two VDIs, two VXIs and one ZXI). They didn't want to buy a car which was owned by almost all the relatives.

Hyundai Grand i10 Asta Option 1.2

• Likes: It's a decent product from Hyundai, many owners had reported niggle free ownership experiences, sorted suspension, which wasn’t wobbly like the suspension setup found in the previous Hyundais, excellent fit and finish, sufficient boot space, good overall performance of the 1.2 Kappa engine.
• Dislikes: The fixed front head rests, but it wasn't a problem for my dad as he is 5'7".

Hyundai Elite i20 Sportz 1.2

• Likes: It was getting more goodies than the Grand i10 like reverse camera, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, automatic climate control.
• Dislikes: As the kerb weight was more than the Grand i10, it felt sluggish.

Maruti Suzuki Baleno Zeta 1.2

• Likes: Same as Swift + fresh product in the market
• Dislikes: Waiting period of 6 months. We needed a car as soon as possible.

Ford Figo 1.2

• Likes: Better handling than the Marutis and Hyundais + good looks
• Dislikes: The 1.2 engine. Dad didn’t find its performance adequate.

The 1.5 TDCI was a gem of an engine. We could’ve gone for the base variant, but it was vetoed by mom and our monthly commute was below 1000 kms. So, buying a diesel car didn't make sense.

Wild card entry

Fiat Abarth Punto

• Likes: Well, I think there are a lot of threads that explain how special an Abarth Punto is.
• Dislikes: Fiat ASS was a gamble in North East India. We had heard a lot of horror stories from various people who bought Fiat cars.

The Abarth Punto was a 2015 car, owned by one of dad’s business contacts. They were selling the car as it wasn’t fuel efficient. Dad took the car for a spin and came back grinning like a maniac. He had finalized the car, paid a token amount to the seller and informed mom that he would be buying the car. Mom strictly laid out the condition that our next car would be of a brand which had a certain future in India, a well laid out network of service centres and easy availability of parts. So, the Abarth was cancelled. The gentleman was kind enough to return the token amount.

Ultimately, there were two contenders, the Grand i10 and the i20. The Grand i10 was chosen as it felt peppier than the i20, was comparatively cheaper and had the good-looking diamond cut alloy wheels. The Stardust shade was liked by everyone in the family. So it was finalized that we would be buying the top of the line variant in the Stardust shade.

The car was booked at a sub dealer of Oja Hyundai on 16th September, 2016 instead of the main dealer, as it was only 2kms. away from our home. We were promised a fresh car by the SA, and true to his word, we received a car which was manufactured on 28th September, 2016(decoded by a VIN checker). The car arrived at the stockyard on 5th October, 2016. All the formalities for the car loan were completed by 6th October. PDI was also completed on the same day and we brought the car home on 7th October, 2016.

The Matiz was sold to Hyundai H Promise. They offered Rs. 30,000 for the car, which was much better than the meagre amount offered by Maruti True Value.

• On-road Price = Rs. 6,71,000
• Festive Discounts = Rs. 20,000
• Old Vehicle’s Price = Rs. 30,000
• Final Price = Rs. 6,21,000
• Freebies offered = MOBIS seat covers, rubber floor mats, ambi pur perfume, mudflaps and an idol of lord Ganesh.

Dad decided not to opt for the insurance package offered by the dealer (Bharati AXA) and got it from Bajaj Allianz at a cheaper price.

It is a well-established statement that unlike the 90s kids, the 2000s kids don’t feel much excitement when a new car comes home. However, it was not true in my case. My half-yearly exams had ended on 5th October. I wanted dad to bring the car home on 5th itself. Mom said that the loan disbursement was not yet done and we needed to wait till the next day. I waited impatiently and kept praying for 7th October to arrive soon. The formalities were completed on 6th October. But dad didn’t want to take delivery of the car in the evening. On 7th, we arrived at the showroom in the afternoon. As the formalities were complete, we didn’t need to wait for long and took the car to a nearby temple for the pooja.

Pic clicked on the day the car was delivered.

Me and dad checking the new car, and a cleaner spraying Colin on the windshield.

I wanted to choose a name for the new car. One day, I was watching the Cars movie with a friend at his place. The Rust-eze brothers appeared on the screen and started cracking jokes. I liked those characters. One of the Rust-eze brothers was named Dusty. Moreover, the car's paint shade was nomenclatured as Stardust. Adding 1 and 1, it was child's play to decipher how the car received it's name. I was quite proud of myself that I had chosen a unique name for the car. Little did I know it was a fairly common name, as I later found out the nicknames of DBHPian Dr. AD's rides.

The official review of the Grand i10 is so detailed that I don’t think I can add anything much. So, I’ll just share the overall ownership experience in this post.

Initial days after buying and dad’s observations:

The Grand i10 was a significant upgrade from the Matiz, which had no power steering, no power windows, no ABS. During the initial days, dad was taking things slow and was gradually getting used to driving a car equipped with an EPS and ABS. Earlier, he had driven cars with power steering, but those had hydraulic units. He found the initial bite of the brakes to be excessive, but later got used to it. ABS proved to be very useful during situations of hard braking. Refinement of the 1.2 Kappa2 engine was miles ahead of the F8C engine of the Matiz. The F8C engine, being a three-cylinder unit used to vibrate more. In the Kappa, one wouldn’t even know if the engine was running. The engine was so silent that I remember him pressing the start/stop button to turn it on when it was running. Luckily, there’s a prevention mechanism to save the starter motor. This turns the engine off if one presses the button while the engine is running and the clutch is depressed.

The car hadn’t seen the highways for the first two months. Entire commute was within the city. The first service/ inspection was done on 7th November, 2016. Everything was fine and one of the ASC mechanics topped up the washer fluid. The first long distance run was to my mother’s hometown (140 kms. away). Odometer had crossed the 1000 kms. mark during that trip.

Some words to give an overall idea of the vehicle:

The heart of the car/ engine:

The engine of the Grand i10, having a displacement of 1197cc, is a gem in its own right. It is one of those engines which can keep chugging along without throwing tantrums, if routine maintenance is provided. The engine, being a 4-cylinder unit does an excellent job in controlling the NVH levels. In low RPMs, there is almost no noise from the engine. Refinement levels are so good that Hyundai didn’t bother to provide insulating material on the bonnet or the firewall. However, as revs increase, some noise starts to enter in the cabin. This is evident especially while redlining the car in 1st and 2nd gears. The 1.2 Kappa2 is a revv-happy unit and idles at the 800rpm mark. Revv limiter is at 6500 rpm. Driving in the city is stressfree and frequent downshifts are not needed. It is easy to potter at 40 kmph on 4th gear without any clutch input. On the highways, performance is adequate. One can effortlessly keep cruising at 120 kmph throughout the day without the engine feeling strained. It can do very well while keeping up with engines twice its displacement. But not without its limitations. With AC switched on and 5 passengers on board, it takes quite some time to build up speeds. It won’t satisfy people who are after outright acceleration and performance. 0-100 kmph takes around 13 seconds.

The 1.2 Kappa is not a sprinter, but a cruiser. It was designed to offer easy driveability in the city and provide good fuel economy. But outright performance is not its forte. This is a car which is neither slow nor crazy fast.

Transmission:

Pic borrowed from Team BHP's official review of the Grand i10.

The Grand i10 petrol used to come with a 5 speed manual gearbox and a 4 speed torque converter automatic gearbox. Our car has the 5 speed manual gearbox. The shifts are smooth, gears are easy to slot and don’t require effort. Some owners have reported that engaging reverse is sometimes tricky. We faced the issue initially. However, there’s a trick. The trick is one needs to press the clutch pedal fully and engage reverse with a little bit of force. After following it, we haven’t encountered that issue again.

Ride and handling:

This is an area where the Grand i10 gets full marks when compared to the older Hyundais. It’s suspension setup does an excellent job in absorbing the undulations and maintaining composure. It makes sure that small bumps and potholes are not felt by the passengers in the cabin. Straight line stability is great and it handles the curves decently, but not as good as the other options which we had considered, like the Figo or the Punto. Handling is predictable and the car doesn’t bounce like the older Hyundais. However, the soft suspension setup bottoms out with full load.

Fuel Economy:

Fuel economy was one of the requirements when we bought our car. We needed a car which had decent fuel economy, around 13-15 kmpl within the city and 16-18 kmpl on the highways. The Grand i10 perfectly suited our needs. With dad’s sedate style of driving and gearshifts at lower rpms, he gets 14-15 kmpl within the city and 18-19 kmpl on the highways (by tank-to-tank method). I, on the other hand, generally obtain figures like 11 kmpl inside the city and 16 kmpl on the highways.

Interiors:

The interiors of the Grand i10 have excellent fit and finish. The dash board is well laid out with a mixture of beige and black, like the doorpads. There are plenty of storage spaces in the car. All the doorpads have slots which can easily carry one 1 litre bottle. The factory fitted leather wrap steering is nice to hold, but has worn out with usage. The gear knob is also wrapped in leather and looks great with the chrome letters and glass finish, unlike the ones in the lower variants. Nobody can identify any signs of cost cutting in a single glance of the interior. However, if one has a keen eye, they will be able to notice cost cutting in form of the auto down feature of the driver window. Hyundai didn’t provide the feature of auto up for that window. I personally feel that the cabin doesn’t feel outdated even after a decade of the launch of the Grand i10. Just plonking in a touchscreen head unit will make it look updated.

The well laid out dashboard.

The car even has a rear AC vent. It isn’t much effective like the vents on the dashboard, but still does its job. Moreover, there are two 12V sockets, one below the climate control panel and one below the rear AC vent.

The rear AC vent.

The seats are well contoured and the passengers do not feel tired even after long journeys. My mom thinks the front seats are the most comfortable ones among all the cars she has ridden till now.

The stock head unit is outdated by todays standards. It has options of FM, AM, USB, Bluetooth playback and 1GB memory to store songs. The unit can play MP3, WMA and AAC files, but not FLAC. I discovered this recently. The 4-speaker setup is decent, but the rear speakers feel weaker than the front speakers. Till now, there are no plans of upgrading the speakers.

The instrument console houses the speedometer, tachometer, fuel and temperature gauges and an MID. The MID contains two trip metres, engine running time, average speed. The latter options are of no use for us. We only use the trip metres. All the lights of the interior except the cabin light have blue backlighting.

The instrument cluster.

A pic of the dashboard with blue backlighting.

Exterior

The Grand i10 carries forward the company’s fluidic design language. But it is toned down than the other cars from their stable. Our car, being a pre facelift model has a hexagonal front grille with horizontal slats and foglamp insets without provision for DRLs.

The rear bumper doesn’t have a black plastic insert, has smaller reflectors than the facelift and 4 reverse parking sensors.

The variant and engine badges.

The 14 inch 8 spoke diamond cut alloy wheels look great and are easy to clean

The car has useful features like keyless entry on both doors.

Continue reading BHPian TurboKat's review of his Grand i10 for more insights and information.

To be honest our Superb spoilt us with excellent ride quality and we find it difficult to travel in any other car these days.

BHPian ₹itzylove recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Hello Team-BHP Community,

Wishing you all a Happy New Year! I'm Suresh from Coimbatore, and after almost four years, my wife and I are on the lookout for replacements for our current vehicles.

Currently, my wife drives a Hyundai Grand i10 Sportz 1.2 MT 2014, purchased brand new and now clocked 45K.

I, on the other hand, drive a 2016 Skoda Superb II facelift Elegance Zeal edition 2.0d. I acquired the Superb as a pre-owned treasure in 2020, with 50K on the odometer. It has now gracefully crossed the 115K mark.

The Grand i10 mainly tackles city driving, handling about 95% of the workload, while the Superb is used mostly on the highways.

With a change in my job, I'm gearing up for a daily 120-kilometer commute, and this means both my wife and I will be relying on our cars every day. The shift also prompts us to reevaluate our current vehicle setup. While my wife might find it challenging to handle the manual transmission of the Grand i10, my trusty Superb, though well-maintained, is displaying signs of its age with occasional niggles that demand attention.

Up until now, it's been relatively easy to manage these minor issues, but the new job demands a more reliable and hassle-free solution. I anticipate a lack of time to attend to these nuances, and the cars need to be in top shape for our daily commute. Considering these factors, we've decided it's the perfect time to bid farewell to both our loyal companions and explore new options.

Our current requirements are as follows:

Automatic Hatchback (Budget: 10-12 Lakh max):

We're in search of a trouble-free and easily maneuverable automatic hatchback, primarily for city use. It may not see much highway action, and we're looking for something within the 10-12 Lakh budget range.
If we still have Honda Jazz CVT or VW Polo GT TSI on sale with no hesitation I would have asked my wife to pick one. Unfortunately we do not have both these gems in the lineup anymore.

My wife has shown interest on Toyota Glanza, she'd seen one recently in Red color and she's in love wth the car ever since. We'd visited the showroom recently but unfortunately AMT variant wasn't available for test drive during this time, hence scheduled it for the next weekend. Since it's going to be only driven inside the city, I am ok with even AMT. The top variant is around 12 lakh OTR.
Should we check any other cars as well?

SUV or Sedan (Budget: 20-30 Lakh, +/- 10%):

This is going to be my daily drive and would be used as our family car on highways as well.

To be honest our Superb spoilt us with excellent ride quality and we find it difficult to travel in any other car these days. Recently test drove a VW Tiguan and my wife found the ride too stiff and said a No to it straight-away.

However considering all the facts I had listed above, it's time to find a replacement for our Superb. Again considering the budget in mind an Octavia would have been the perfect choice, unfortunately not in sale anymore.

Now here are my requirements:

• Transmission: Strictly looking for an automatic, open to DCT, AT, or a decent CVT.
• Safety: Safety is our top priority - Minimum of 6 airbags.
• Ride Quality: Decent ride quality is crucial as I am going to self-drive it for 120 kms every day and it'd be our highway cruiser as well.
• Space: We need enough room for four passengers and a decent boot space for practicality.
• Reliability: Given the daily use, reliability and being niggle-free are non-negotiable factors.
• Fuel Economy: With an increase in monthly mileage (around 3000 kms), I am now considering fuel economy.
• Looks: We appreciate the elegance of our current Superb and are looking for a car with decent looks.

We greatly value your experiences and insights, and we're eager to hear your recommendations as we navigate through the choices in the market.

Looking forward to your valuable input. Cheers!

Here's what BHPian Shreyas Atekar had to say on the matter:

Hey hi,

For city driving - are you open to considering an EV? Punch EV that is being launched could be a great city car.

For highways - your Superb is only 8 years old, if it is not showing signs of major trouble then you may want to continue for some more time. You have a diesel engine so that takes car of long distance fuel consumption as well. If you want to replace for sure and are considering a new car then it may not give you the driving pleasure that Superb would. That said, considering reliability is your main criteria - you could consider the new Elevate or if you want to look at a sedan then the City.

Here's wht BHPian Shreyans_Jain had to say on the matter:

For now, invest in a good EV on priority. Massive difference in running costs, and the EV driving experience is anyway class apart. You can consider everything from Nexon EV LR to ZS EV to Atto 3, depending on your what catches your fancy. This should be your ride, and the car will basically pay for itself considering the high daily running. You will enjoy driving all these cars even when coming from Superb. Vehicles like Atto 3 have more than enough range to even take you touring without any issue.

For the missus, you can pick any hatchback or sub 4m crossover from the sea of options. Baleno is a contender, as are the Exter and Altroz. Let her pick what she is most comfortable with.

Here's what BHPian Livnletcarsliv had to say on the matter:

Well, you should definitely consider the upcoming Punch EV for your wife. It is built on a skateboard platform, and so it will be even better than the Nexon EV. So you city and medium highway runs will be taken care of.

Regarding the replacement for your Superb, it is impossible to find one below 50L. Instead you should look for a car that meets your requirements mentioned (instead of looking for a replacement for Superb).
Now here are your options - XUV700 Diesel AT, Hycross Hybrid, Seltos/upcoming Creta 1.5 Diesel AT, Tucson Diesel (little over budget), Alcazar Diesel AT, Hector Plus/Hector Diesel, etc.

Do take extensive TD's of all the above and then decide.

Here's what BHPian CArspeed had to say on the matter:

I suggest cars that are shorter in length and narrower for city drives as it is easier to drive thru narrow lanes and tight parking lots. It’s Tata Tiago.ev for city drives. If you are wary of electric cars and Tata then go for grand i10 AT.

For long drives, go for Tucson as this will be closest one that can replace the Superb that too with a stretch in your budget. It’s closest based on your requirements of ride quality, reliability, safety and space.

Here's what BHPian lamborghini had to say on the matter:

Are you open to pre-owned cars?

For the city: I would consider the MG Comet, Tiago EV as options as well + also look at crossovers for the better visibility and engine options on offer.

Maybe a stretch for the Brezza?

For the Superb replacement: The mind would point to something like the Innova Hybrid given your requirements but the heart will never be happy! Coming to Tucson vs Kodiaq - the Kodiaq is petrol, if you're open to petrols - the petrol Tucson is around your price range. But first would be to check out the XUV700 - I haven't driven it, but if the reviews are to be believed it would tick all your boxes; followed by Tucson; followed by the Kodiaq.

I'd also re-test drive the Tiguan with tyres at 33-34PSI and see if there is a difference. While it is stiff in the city, I find the ride quite livable and with the discounts on offer could be within reach.

Lastly are you open to pre-owned cars? May be able to get a good Tiguan / Kodiaq / A4 TDi; or a Fortuner; or even a low run new Superb TSi / Octavia.

Similarly lots of 2017 320D/2019 X1.20D, etc.

Check out BHPian comments for more insights and information.

Overall the engine is a joy to drive. I am a sedate driver and the power and torque seems to be distributed very well across all the speeds of the gearbox.

BHPian TribalRoar recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Been scouring and researching for a few years to replace my 2015 grand i10 with a versatile 'all rounder' SUV to suit my needs in the hilly and narrow terrains of my location. Zeroed in and chose the Elevate after gleaning a lot of input from fellow BHPians here. I decided on getting a NA engine which suited my needs the best.

Tested, Considered and skipped these options:

• Grand Vitara - Flimsy build, poor rear headroom, only 5 speed manual.
• Seltos - Lower variants not appealing, terrible approach angle.
• Creta - Not palatable. In my subjective opinion, one of the ugliest cars ever.
• Astor - No service network in my state.

So I finally got my Honda Elevate VX MT delivered to me on the first week of October and I have been driving it sporadically for about 3 weeks.

I have done some 500 kms and my experience has been a mixture of hits and misses. Here are some observations:

• Overall the engine is a joy to drive. I am a sedate driver and the power and torque seems to be distributed very well across all the speeds of the gearbox. Love the fact that I can amble along pebble infested roads on third gear. I felt the delivery of power on take-off at first gear is a bit slow but beyond that there is nothing to complain about considering that it is a NA engine. Cruising between 60 to 100 kmph speeds on the highway with the foot half pressed on the gas pedal is its finest experience. At the same time its also quite nimble in stop-start traffic where the tight turning radius helps. Honda has largely achieved the aim of their moniker 'urban freestyler' with the car.
• The build quality and the overall construction of the vehicle is summed up by the word 'average'. The car does not feel like a unified and distinct enterprise but rather like a cobbling together of both ideas and materials. Cost cutting is apparent in many areas. One look at my friends BRV and it is clear that this car is half a notch below those standards. Its not bad mind you, but not a continuation of the quality honda is known for.
• Coming to the noise of the vehicle, insulation is not the best. The noise of the engine and the roads seep in considerably though not at discomforting levels. The noise of the engine itself is not pleasant, at high revs it sounds labored but not annoyingly so. Another BHPian complained about a 'buzzing' sound from the engine and I can confirm that it is present and audible on moderate acceleration on silent highways. It sounds as if the engine noise is emanating from 2 separate areas. The 'buzzing' coming from the left side. My suspicion is that it may be due to the abundant plastic underbody cladding on the vehicle which is creating the strange acoustics.
• I am pleased to report that the ride and handling feels great. The ground clearance is delicious for the roads in my state and the car tackles all reasonable terrains with ease. Body-roll is also very well contained to make the ride experience very good. The gear box is very smooth but I found the gearbox of my cousins hyundai creta just a tad slicker. The Elevate gearbox operates on the traditional back slot for the reverse gear instead of the current trend of the switch reverse in most cars. It takes a bit of time navigating and getting used to placement of the slots.
• The vehicle definitely gives you a mass market vibe. The attention to detail is poor overall. For example the rubber beading of the doors has been installed partially on the doors and partially on the frame of the entrance and the beading ends looks like someone has cut it with a knife in a hurry. The lack of a sunglass holder is grating while the quality of the front grill plastic is bordering on a joke. I have also noticed that the windshield has been bonded on the front frame without any kind of plastic or rubber beading making it look like you could lift it off at any time. (Pictures below). Also something I noticed is that the hatch door closes with a really unconvincing clank that leaves you wondering whether it has caught the lock.
• The high belt line of the car generates a snug effect but compromises the feeling of airiness in the cabin. Add the rain visors and the windows become noticeably narrow (Pictures below). I think the ZX variant with its darker leather interiors may make the cabin claustrophobic. Space and seating comfort did not bother me too much. It seemed fine to me.
• Another thing that's been a nasty surprise for me is the proprietary wireless charging pad. I don't know whether Honda calibrated it to any wireless charging standards but it overheats my phone within half an hour. My phone shut off due to overheating during my first charge going from 24% to 37%. I picked it up and it was a hot potato. Of all the gripes I have, this has annoyed me the most. I don't like wires dangling in the cabin so the wireless charger was something I wanted to have. I charged it two or three times subsequently and it cooked my phone every time. My battery health has gone down from 87% to 83% in this brief period (Pictures below). If I am not missing anything, it means the wireless charger is pretty much useless now unless I want to destroy my phone battery by frying it. Fellow BHPians may please enlighten me if this is the case with the proprietary wireless chargers of other car brands.
• Audio quality is not very good. The head unit is simple and the interface is quite pleasant to use. I like the semi-digital instrument cluster but the mileage statistics seems unreliable displaying some unreal numbers. The plastics in the car seem okay. The door thud seems solid even if it feels a little 'puffy' compared to its competitors. Its certainly better than the Marutis.
• Fuel efficiency is not horrible but I do wish it was better.

On the whole, despite the undeniable shortcomings, I am quite happy with the car. A lot of things could have been better but it fulfils the fundamentals efficiently if not spectacularly. It covers so many bases for the normal car buyer which is its strength. Hope Honda finds success with this.

(P.S. I don't think you can find much that is 'premium' in this car however high you raise the trim. Its strength lies in its fundamentals, so for any prospective buyer I would recommend checking out the base SV trim. Without the sunroof, it has tangibly better rear headroom. You wont lose much and the price at which the SV trim is being offered right now is a killer deal in my humble opinion).

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This is a simple DIY and anyone can do this.

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Update on Grand i10

The tailgate and bumper had a big dent. We opted to claim insurance for the same.Claim was passed only for front windshield , tailgate and rear bumper. The running board was also damaged but they rejected that claim.SA said that we needed to file two separate claims for front windshield and rear bumper and tailgate.We paid 3600 in total.(1200 * 2 for two claims and 1200 for car paint polishing).

Overall, they did a good job and replaced the tailgate and bumper rather than repairing the old ones. Eagle-eyed BHPians will notice the old Grand i10 logo.

Micro DIY

Smells were coming inside the car so I planned to cover the fresh air intake by opening the cowl panel. (Did the same DIY on my Baleno one year ago). This is a simple DIY and anyone can do this.(Hence Micro DIY)

Tools Needed:

1) Steel/aluminium mesh

2) Flat head screwdriver

3) 14 mm socket driver

4) Scissor

Aluminium mesh was purchased.

Cut down the mesh with scissors.

Lift the rubber caps and remove them.

Remove the wiper bolts using a socket driver.

Slightly bend the left side wiper arm and pull it upwards to remove it.

The right wiper arm will touch the bonnet while removing it.

Close the bonnet and remove the right wiper arm.

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She has to commute to work twice or thrice every week on average, and the occasional family visits and shopping over the weekend.

BHPian Hagaru recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

We have a 2021 Model Hyundai Verna SX(O) MT at home. The car is taken out rarely, only once a week and the main runnings are usually on Highways.

My mother is now showing interest in wanting to drive. She has to commute to work twice or thrice every week on average, and the occasional family visits and shopping over the weekend. And she has some requirements, but we are not able to shortlist many options in her range.

She is uncomfortable taking the Verna out due to the MT and her perception of it being a 'big/long' car.

• Automatic is a must. She is quite dead set on this.
• Compact car/Hatchback. She would have bought the Nano brand new if it were on sale.
• Budget is 5 Lakhs, stretchable up to 10-15%, including all purchasing costs (except interest)
• She would like to have a car that she won't regret even if it scratches a little, this is the general concept of a beater car I assume.
• The car will be financed by a loan.

The car will be purely city driven by our family. Boot space, Rear Leg room, etc are not a concern at all. But, personally, I would prefer there to be some safety features. I do understand it would be hard with this budget.

For Reference, we are based out of Bangalore, and would prefer a KA registered vehicle but are open to buying a KL registered vehicle if the price difference is huge.

Some Cars that were suggested

• Alto
• Santro AMT
• Jazz (We think it would be hard to find a good pre-worshipped example at this price)

Hoping to hear inputs from fellow members.

Here's what GTO had to say on the matter:

For a smooth experience & to avoid the Bangalore used car mafia, best to go through one of the startups. On Cars24 & Spinny, I am seeing some good AT options - Honda Jazz, Brio, Grand i10 & Ignis (but AMT).

Take your Mom along for a test-drive and buy the one she is most comfortable with.

As much as possible, avoid the AMTs.

Here's what BHPian bijims had to say on the matter:

Considering your budget, new cars are more or less out of question with even the Alto K10 AMT costing 6.5 Lakhs on road, so you are left with used cars and the best options would be Alto, Wagon R, Ignis, and i10, if you want safety the cheapest car you could get used would be a Tata Tiago

Here's what BHPian IshaanIan had to say on the matter:

Brio would be your best bet since it has a torque converter  apart from that the Micra and Jazz both make for good CVT options.

Here's what BHPian omar had to say on the matter:

Brio would be my pick as well, as it has the smallest footprint and is also good to drive.

Jazz would be my next recommendation, if the relative size increase, over the Brio, is comfortable.

Would recommend the car to be driven first and then should you decide. With cars, specs are one thing, drivability can sometimes be a completely different thing.

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The entire cost of the job was Rs. 4935 and the regular oil and filters were changed, with nothing out of the regular requiring any looking into or replacement.

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89k kilometres update

Since the last update in the thread the car has done some 16k kilometres. During the course of this time the entire journey has been uneventful and the car is munching miles in a steady manner. However, there has been some upgrades here and there which will be written about in depth in this post.

The first and foremost would be the routine servicing which was done at the 84k km mark. The entire cost of the job was Rs. 4935 and the regular oil and filters were changed, with nothing out of the regular requiring any looking into or replacement.

A pic of the final bill

Just a few hundred kilometres after this servicing I was beginning to hear a faint pin noise while braking and suspected the pads to be worn out which was true. Got the front brake pads replaced as well which set me back by Rs. 2131.

Attaching a photo of the bill

I was always not a fan of how the rear wash + wipe functioned in my car. The wiper used to turn on first and after a few seconds only the washer used to spray. So the wiper at times ended up scratching the dry windshield. Hence after getting the idea from friend and BHPian Ashton Castelino placed an order in Amazon for some non return check valves which were used in aquariums. The fender lining needs to be removed to access the windshield washer pipes and it was installed as a DIY.

Two valves were installed, one for the front washer and one for the rear.

The Amazon link for the same.

Non return check valves

I was also toying with the idea of better headlight illumination options during this period. Friend and BHPian dr_TJ had a set of Mini Projectors lying around which he sent to me. For the first few days when I was using the car inside the town premises, I was perfectly satisfied with the illumination. Mostly because, inside town or city premises one rarely uses the high beam. And also these places are well lit all around hence illumination is never an issue in these places. However, after a week or so I went out in the highways and with the slew of oncoming vehicles who abused high beam like no tomorrow, the glaring downside of this set of mini projectors came into light. Which was that, the high beam was weak.

The low beam of the mini projectors

High beam

The Mini Projectors

So went back to the stock 60/55 bulbs and did some more digging around. Then I got the idea to try 100/90 bulbs in the Grand i10. Had a chat with a few friends and BHPians who were already using the setup in their Grand i10s and I was assured that the headlight assembly can take the heat of these bulbs. Decided to go ahead with it. Placed an order in Boodmo for the 100/90 Osram bulbs along with Vaishnu relay for the same. The outcome is what I desired and I'm perfectly happy with the output.

Low beam

High beam

Vaishnu relay

A perfect dose of illumination for high beam abusers

Link for the bulbs

Osram bulbs

Link for the relay

Vaishnu relay

In the next servicing, I will be also be working on the suspension components as I feel they have become stiffer with age and body roll around bends and corners have also increased marginally compared to before. Though quite rare, at times I do hear some faint squeaking noise from the suspension when going over potholes or speed bumps.

The odometer as of today

Signing off with a few pics clicked in the last few months

In the driver's paradise called Meghalaya

With BHPian Phukan_Tridiv's 2014 Maruti Alto K10

With the high mileage hero 2004 Maruti Zen that is nearing 3 lakh kilometers and is still daily driven.

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This thing is bloody brilliant as a used buy. It really doesn't appeal to the heart. It bowls the head over and the heart eventually starts developing feelings for the car.

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A Short TD of the BRV CVT by a Grand i10 Owner

"It's up there," said the Spinny salesman as he pointed at something above the second and third row. "Huh?" the confusion on my face must have been painfully obvious.

Background: I now have one toddler, one dog, one cat, one wife and one Grand-i10 (the facelifted one, petrol MT with the touchscreen, etc.). Typically the baby is in the car seat and the wife sits next to the baby. Leaving about 6 inches for a dog that is tall, long, bony and refuses to sit on the floor or the front seat which is unsafe anyway. While this works for short drives around my area, as time passes the dog moves his rear legs above my rear seat and his behind into my wife's lap which I am told is disconcerting. The cat does what she wants like any other of her species. The boot space which served us just fine pre-baby is now woefully short. We have to choose between the large suitcase, cat litter tray, or the jhola which carries my one set of spare clothes (which is all I can pack in the time and space left after getting stuff ready for the other three dependents- my wife is a modern lady and is independent, FYI.) There is no permutation/combination in the world that can ensure a proper family trip that doesn't involve leaving either me or the samaan behind. This has to change we thought. My wife deferred to me for choosing a used car that would not break the already delicately balanced bank account and serve our needs. I thought a car that complements my MT Grand i10 should ideally give an alternative to the major cons of that car:

1. Seat more than 4 (duh)
2. An automatic would be nice to have
3. Ground clearance, ground clearance, ground clearance
4. Speed-sensing auto door locks. I could write an essay on whoever was responsible for omitting this feature on my car. For now, all I will say is your village is probably missing its idiot.

The newcomer also had to live up to:

1. The smoothness of the Kappa engine
2. The superlative combination of the slick gearbox mated perfectly to the engine
3. Fit and finish. At 63k the 2017 car looks as fresh as ever
4. Apple Car Play has spoiled me. Either the new car should have it or should be in a price range where I have the financial leeway to spend on a touchscreen display.

The choices or lack thereof:

Now if you think about it there are so very few options where you can have three rows occupied with a proper boot left over. The XUV500 would involve a roof rail and an Amazon basics bag because the boot wouldn't even fit my cat. The Hexa, well let me just say the recent long-term reports have put the fear of God in me. Even with a budget increased to 12 lakhs or so I would end up with a car that has run at least 60k. Plus, keeping track of features dropped and reintroduced and wondering how to tell if the gasket is about to start leaking, yada-yada. No time or money for this. The Tribe I am not interested in the because of 3 cylinders and because of Renault. The Ertiga gives neither the presence of the XUV, the boot space of the Hexa nor the practicality of the Triber. Plus not automatically worth its name.

My first choice naturally went to the king of the segment, the Innova. I started browsing knowing fully well that the Crysta was way above budget. The next best option was the 2015 facelift. Sadly, the owners and dealers seem to think that a 156k run car is sparingly used and in "class condition" and if a doctor or a Parsi's bum has graced the front seat then we owe them the invoice value for the car.

This brings us to the hero of this thread, the absolute enigma that is the BRV. A car that is a sphinx-like SUV from the front, a van from the side and a hatchback from the rear. Anyone who doesn't own it seems to have nothing but disdain for it. The owners, however, seem to refuse to part with them because as one Bhpian said in this 86-page long thread...what do we get instead?! Oh, and Smartcat has one. If it's good enough for a man who has mastered the financial universe, surely it should be good enough for someone like me who only understands the Dilbert comics in the Economic Times.

A Short TD of the BR-V CVT by a Grand i10 Owner continued...

"It's up there," said the Spinny salesman as he pointed at something above the second and third row. "Huh?" the confusion on my face must have been painfully obvious. I had asked him where the reverse sensor indicators are, that is to say, how do I know that my neighbour's car parked behind me wasn't closer than I thought it was. So when he pointed behind me I thought that he knew he was dealing with an idiot and was telling me that the rear sensors were behind the car. I would have been offended if I wasn't already so confused. I considered making beep beep sounds and indicating "kidhar" with a hand gesture but that probably wouldn't have helped. So, I slot the gear into R and then kept the left arm behind the passenger seat rest and turned an inflexible torso backwards like a taxi driver from the 90s. And then I saw this device on the roof light up and beep and have some bars. I also saw numbers which made no sense. Then it hit me. Like Arjuna at Draupadi's swayamvar I was supposed to look at the reflection (in the rearview mirror). Say What?! Without much choice, I made a clockwise turn in the opposite direction and like the Dillelahi of Mughal-e-Azam saw this Anarkali do her sheesh mahal dance in the rearview mirror as I gently reversed.

The car

The TD car was a 2016 model with 84k on the odo. Everything fell into place when I sat in the driver's seat. There was absolutely no learning curve here. My biggest concern was whether it would mask the length well and was very happy to note that it does that brilliantly. Reversing even with that weird contraption was easy and judging the length of the car was not difficult at all. The driver's seat has a really long range of travel. During the day I'm 5'9" and when I raised the seat all the way up so I could see the bonnet, the roof was in my line of sight. So there wasn't any way to see the bonnet while driving but then again, it wasn't a problem at any point of time. The paddle shifters have a lovely click and are a joy to use though absolutely unnecessary for 90% of use cases I think. The speakers are absolutely brilliant and it is a crime that they aren't supplemented with a modern touch unit. The front AC chilled very very quickly and with minimal noise while the rear blowers were fine except for the highest setting where I found them too loud.

The ride

I have driven a CVT extensively in the US so was well aware of the dance one needs to do with the right heel and toe. Doing this it was very easy to pick up speed rapidly. I drove over some really bad patches on purpose and the car didn't scrape at all while holding its composure brilliantly. Note that the front tires were new seats and the rear were Goodyears. I have no experience with Ceat except in autorickshaws. The Goodyear co. is my enemy. They came stock on the i10 and were absolutely lousy. Almost ruined the ownership experience. I have sworn to never have a car with this brand ever again. I'm sure with any other decent brand of tires, the drive would be more supple. I drove fast on an empty stretch and braked hard. The car stopped on a dime. No drama.

Practicality

The rear is where all the magic lies though. Looking at pics online I was worried that the rear would be really claustrophobic and cramped but it did not feel any different from all the other cars I have been in. The greyish roof lining and the massive window area really help. The ideal seating for me would be one adult driving, and an adult in the rear passenger seat with the baby in a child seat adjacent, the dog would be sent to the last row. I have no influence on my cat. This arrangement would work just fine for me in the BRV. I loved how each seat could be reclined, slid and completely folded. However, the motions weren't as smooth (age probably) and the seats were on the heavier side. Plus when the seats are all the way back I found knee room to be very tight. The practicality of this car is absolutely brilliant. The dog has more than enough headroom in the last row. A major plus is how far back the rear window extends. I can always open the rear window and give him some space to stick his nose out occasionally in case he starts drooling or at least let the fresh air blow directly into the extremities of the car. While the third-row seating position is knees up, honestly is there another car where this is not the case? Even with my height, I felt I could sit in there for a few hours at least. Growing up we have always travelled long distances in bumpy Taveras, Safaris and Qualis with side-facing seats so what's with this newfound disdain for a front-facing third row?

The boot was the biggest disappointment. In my head, 220 L was a LOT of space. Sadly most of that is height and not depth. It still can manage two large suitcases side by side I think. I kept my large laptop backpack sideways and even that fit in comfortably. I suspect a roof carrier might be needed though. Plus the space between seats is available for my use case (below the dog and the child seat)

Conclusions

This thing is bloody brilliant as a used buy. It really doesn't appeal to the heart. It bowls the head over and the heart eventually starts developing feelings for the car. It lacks the premium-ness of my Grand i10 which even though was from a segment below feels richer, plusher and more luxurious. The car I drove had some difficulty with the sliding mechanism and the chrome around the start button had already worn off. In contrast, the chrome in the start button, the gear knob, around the ac vents, and the brushed aluminium of the handles in the Grand i10 are as they were on day 1 even after 60k odd kms and 5 years. Both engines are equally good. Not comparing the manual of the Hyundai vs the CVT of the Honda since that wouldn't be a fair comparison although both are mated well to their engines. The shape of the BRV doesn't bother me because if I'm inside the car what does it matter? The practicality is outstanding. Mechanically it gets most things right: legendary engine, smooth gearbox, projectors, paddles, lovely speakers, and comfy seats. None of these can be added on later. Since it was a sales dud availability is not that great. On the plus side, the prices are very reasonable. My friends who work at a Honda dealership have only good things to say about this car. The particular car I drove was however overpriced even by Spinny standards (7.69L). Spinny had a 2017 model with only 20k odd kms for just 50k INR. For now, I am waiting and watching. As soon as a good one comes up in the 6-7L range I hope to snag it.

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It returned an average mileage of 12 km/L throughout the 8 years.

BHPian TejasKinger recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Eight uneventful years and 45,238 kilometers with my Hyundai Grand i10 have finally ended.

Key highlights:

• Make: Hyundai

• Model: Grand i10

• Spec: 1.2 P MT

• Trim: Sportz

• Year of manufacture: 2014

• Purchase: February 2014

• Sale: August 2022

• Kilometers at time of sale: 45,238

• Reason for sale: Upgrading to an automatic with essential safety features

Now the story (not a long one). Let's rewind to 2014. Our 2004 Ford Ikon was just shy of 100,000 kilometers and was showing electrical gremlins by the day. We had a 2008 Mahindra Scorpio as our primary car and needed something a little smaller and more manageable as a second car in the city.

Cars test driven: Toyota Etios Liva, Ford Figo, Maruti Ritz, Maruti Swift, and Hyundai Grand i10

The winner was clear. The Grand i10 was head and shoulders above the competition. The refinement, features, and perceived quality of interiors and exteriors, the dealership experience were way above everything else at the price point (and, to be fair, are still pretty good even by 2022 standards).

The Grand i10 served us exceptionally well for eight years, taking us across South India on road trips comfortably, aside from braving the outrageous Bangalore traffic 95% of the time.

It was perfect in terms of dimensions for tight parking spots and narrow lanes and extremely well-suited for newbie drivers to cut their teeth. The only negatives were the battle scars (and thankfully nothing more) that it accumulated from Bangalore traffic over the years.

It has been utterly reliable. Regular servicing aside, the only significant costs were:

• Batteries once every four years
• A new set of tyres in early 2020 at 38,000 kilometers
• A new clutch in March 2022 at 42,000 kilometers
• An AC condenser replacement in June 2022 at 44,000 kilometers

It returned an average mileage of 12kmpl throughout the eight years. It was always serviced and repaired at Advaith Hyundai, Outer Ring Road, Bangalore.

The car was sold to Spinny at 70% of its 2014 on-road price (not sure how many cars other than Toyotas hold their value in this way).

In all, of course, I'm extremely sentimental about letting her go — first car (for me) and all that. But I'm also looking forward to the upgrade (the waiting period has had me itching).

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The car has also seen some minor modifications this year namely MGP Wagon-R footwell lights and Honda City auto dimming IRVM.

BHPian Tanveer02 recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

So, it’s been some 2 plus years since this thread has had a proper update. Frankly speaking, with two country wide lockdowns happening, and with it the entire life coming to a total halt, the car wasn’t seeing much action either. To put into perspective, pre-lockdown period the car was averaging around 2k kilometers per month, but from the period of March 2020 to March 2022, total running has been around 8k kilometers. Post this, normal running has resumed as did the day to day lives of everyone of us.

Now coming to the topic of what all has changed in this period, the one and only replacement that was done during this period would be the factory clutch, that was replaced at around 62k kilometres. The cost for the entire job was Rs. 6,900 and was carried out at Krishna Hyundai. Post the clutch change, which was carried out in October last year, the car has done some 12k kilometers, and clutch feel has been light enough. But to me, Maruti clutch systems will always be the lightest.

A photo of the bill.

The car has also seen some minor modifications this year namely MGP Wagon-R footwell lights and Honda City auto dimming IRVM that came courtesy of my friend and BHPian Chiranjitp.

The installation was done by him as well as I was certain that with me trying DIY, I'd only end up breaking the car and nothing else

I will be leaving the links to his foot well lights as well as IRVM installation posts as the procedure for installation is mostly the same only.

The blue foot well lights in action. Blue was the choice of colour as the colour of backlit switches was blue as well.

Honda City auto dimming IRVM in action against mobile flashlight. I'm yet to order the cover for the wiring as the locally sourced part on Boodmo went out of stock and the one that comes imported costs some 1.2k rupees vs some 200 bucks of the local one.

Apart from these, the interior dome light, trunk light as well and the number plate lights were changed to white LEDs.

The stock dome light.

The interior after the light upgrade.

The trunk light

The license plate lights

Odo reading as of now

Do note that the interior as well as the trunk lights are of the festoon type, but the license plate lights are T10.

It's during this year's rainy season I've finally come to realize how much I have missed variable intermittent wipers on the Grand i10. After doing some research on the internet, I've come to a conclusion that first gen i20s wiper stalk is a direct fit, and they get variable intermittent function as well. I've ordered the part on Boodmo and will update the thread once/if it fits.

The link for the installation procedure posts:

Link 1

Link 2

During the car's stay of 5+ years with me, it has been Reliable with a capital R. But I did explore upgrade options particularly from the used car market. I actually was in talks with a dealer selling a used S-Cross 1.6 from 2017 but the recent surge in used car prices all over plus my dad's un-willingness to let me drive around in a second hand car meant that this upgrade didn't happen. With the used car upgrade picture out of the way, I've made up my mind that the car is staying at least till a lakh kilometers, and post that only I will be looking at replacement options, used or new.

Signing off with a scenic shot between the lush greens of Kaziranga.

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