Version Reviewed : DLS BS-III
Purchased As : New
Familiarity : It’s my mate since ages
Fuel Economy : 15.5 kpl
Good : Good FE, low maintenance cost, space, dash board meters
Bad : Quality of plastic parts, finishing
Full Review
Have covered 100000KM with INDICA DLS - bought in Nov 2004.
Had few problems:
Front wheels are not able to withstand pot holes at highway speeds Got struck near Tirupati once.
Failure to start with warm engine.
But generally happy with the car. Getting good FE of 15 - 16 KM with AC ON in Chennai. With regular oil service, the engine seems to be going strong. Belive me, I changed the head light for the first time after nearly SIX YEARS!
Exterior: Car looks decent. Body is prone to dents. Turn indicators & brake lights are bright & good.
Interior: Good space for five. Rear seat doesn’t have thigh support - so for long distance travel we feel little discomfort. Dash board meters are excellent. Plastic quality is very poor - you have most of them coming off / break even without usage.
Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox: Pick up is poor with AC ON - but I have got used to it. I get a FE of 15 - 16 KM with AC ON in Chennai traffic.
Ride Quality & Handling: Average. Be careful when you take right turn as visibility is obstructed.
Final Words: I chose the car for fuel ecomnomy & space. Am fairly satisfied.
Areas of improvement: Finishing & avoiding minor repeated mechanical problems.