Well, went for a test drive today. Have mixed feelings. Let me share the+’s first.
Good interiors
Spacious feel and look
3.Seating position is high ala Santro.
4.Nice power steering(boon in the city, better than Santro)
Rear space slightly better than Santro
Can drive in 4th gear @ 30 kmph
Road noise doesnt percolate into the cabin
Now for the -’s
- Priced on the higher side.
2.Bumpy ride
3.Doesnt seem like a strong build(like santro again)
4.Requires a quick gear change from 1st to 2nd - tends to drag after 50 kmph.
I’ve had a Santro for 6 years now and was happy and wanted to look at another car which was similar as a change. Voila after driving the i10 I felt like I was driving another Santro with better steering(which it is since its going to replace Atos(Santro) in mature markets). Hence if you want a Santro look at i10, if you already have a Santro - then look at the Swift or Getz or higher.This car is not in B+ range but in the B range and the extra price is for Interiors and goodies like Airbags, ABS.For those who want a quick City runabout car in City traffic this one makes sense!