I have been using this car for the last one and a half year. At the time of purchase, our budget was not more than 3.3 lakh(approx.). So we had the choices of Maruti 800, Alto and Indica Zeta. Maruti 800 is a well tested car but because of increasing show business among big city people, its sale is declining day by day. Moreover, it is the least safe car as well as it lacks all the modern facilities. However, we cannot neglect its low price which infact, is commendable. My choices were basically for Indica Zeta and Alto. Although, Alto is a well establised car and is from Maruti brand but looks small and weak in comparison to Indica Zeta. Moreover, I was not ready to spend around one lakh more for the same 800 engine. Therefore, I purchased Indica Zeta at that time.
Overall, its a great car! Because of its massive body, you won’t feel scared on roads. It is very tough. In a country like India, where we have continuously increasing traffic problems, its advisable to opt for a car which is more strong(to prevent dents and scratches) than being technically sophisticated. Although, it is not a very sophisticated machine but is well reliable, comfortable, powerful as well as good looking. If you look at its front side, it really looks like a beautiful car unlike high roof duckling cars in the same category. Space-wise too, its the best in its class. Five people of any size can comfortably sit in it. Luggage space is also perfect. The best thing that I like about this car is its gear shift feature. Its really fantastic! I have tried other cars like Wagon R, Alto, 800, Zen(old and new) but never found such smoothness in shifting gears(specially the back gear). Engine is also smooth and responsive. As it is not a light weighted car, your body will never jump while applying brakes.
Now, let me tell you some of its negative aspects. The interior plastic quality should be improved. Body of the car is fabulous but paint is not so good. Milege is also not very good but that could be an excuse because of its bigger engine as well as heavy body than the other cars. One thing that I don’t like about this car is its pick up. You will really feel this thing specially when the AC is ON. As its engine is around 1200CC and therefore, pick up while AC is ON should never be a problem for this car. This point has to be taken care of by the company. In a nutshell, its a car to buy.