I got a chance to test drive this little guy when I have given my Zen-Estilo for servicing. The service co-ordinator offered a test drive mean while. I first went into the show room to have look at the car. Its good looking car, good exteriors, interiors and lots of features. But the bucket type seats are not as confortable as compared to seats I found in Estilo / Wagon-R. I am just 5’6" and still felt very less headroom. When I bent forward in driver seat the roof is touching my head as I moved the driver seat a little bit forward. The drive is very nice. Smooth engine, excellent pickup and good stability. The tyres are wider and big like Swift. But the shock absorbers are not that much efficient. Power steering is good like other Maruthis. Interiors are good. Safety features are excellent in its class (airbags & ABS). Gear shift is smooth and cute gear rod like i10. Higher end model gives integrated music system & power windows & ABS.
Boot space is so small that nothing can be put there. If any music lovers, forget about installing extra speakers / woofers in it. Should get satisfied with the speakers provided by Maruthi.
Over all it is good car for small families for city rides. As leg room is less for rear passengers think of if you are planning for long drives / tours. The boot space also will not support that.
So thats all guys. Left for your choice now.
Regards
Srinivasa Reddy
Mileage ? should check out once people start feeling it. Maruthi claims 19KMPL.