I bought the suzuki sx4 zxi vvt, a month back. Great looks with 16" ten spoke alloys, imposing presence, great ground clearance.
Once u get in, lovely new interiors, fully loaded with features(cant think of any they have missed out!).
Real pleasure once you start the vehicle.as if sitting on an eager horse which is rearing to go! Perfect steering, keeps the beast in control and pointed at hgh speeds. Have gone upto 140kmph smoothly and the abs brakes are just too good to get you from 80 to stop in traffic signals. I am getting fuel in city of 12.5km/l and hope it goes up slightly after first servicing.
I checked out honda city - less features, costlier by 1.5L and has SOHC engine(civic has dohc) and ford fiesta - they are with BS3 engine which has to be phased out by Mar 10 in metros.Verna - tacky interiors(my view)
Maruti service network is a bonus and so is the cheaper cost of spares.
VFM or value for money and SDP or superior driving pleasure are spelt as SX4.