I have bought the Maruti Alto LXi in June, 2005, and am extremely happy about this choice. It has the following features : -
1) Excellent braking.
2) Good interior space for four.
3) Excellent mileage as compared to other cars in the smaller segment.
4) Good looks and shape.
5) Very low noise level.
6) Economical.
7) Good control during turning or parking etc., due to power steering.
8) Excellent and unbeatable AC.
9) Very good pick up compared to other vehicles.
I feel tempted to run this vehicle, at very high speeds, as one can not feel, the ease with which he can reach 100 km/hr.. This vehicle also performs good, at speeds as high as 140 km/hr.
Also, the features stated above makes this vehicle superior to all other vehicles in the smaller segment.
Also, this car scores highly, due to its power steering feature, which can avoid accidents, as it happened with many customers, to my knowledge.
Till now I have covered already 10, 000 kms. and have not yet faced a single problem, so far.
Moreover, the service of Maruti is also good, which places the customer at ease.