Just got the Santro XL model some days back. My first car...I took it from Ambala to Delhi.
The FIRST thing I noticed was the superb milage it gave me on the highway. The fuel needle refused to go in the other direction....:-))
The first bad thing you notice is that it isnt to zippy wiht the AC on at slow speeds. However take it to 60 and then switch on the AC and u wont feel any extra load on the car..
The drive was smooth and comfortable. I had the option of going in for the Swift or the Ikon but decided against them coz
Swift - No leg room behind and space wise seemed smaller than the santro and for 4.5 L you still get a small car.to top that it is fitted with an esteem engine so much for technology
and Ikon, I think Ford will phase it out slowly so I didnt want to take the risk.
Have clocked about 400 kms on my gaddi will keep posting.....
Another thing Service was very good, I had called in advance and walked out with the car in less than 2 hours.