I bought this car in 2016 Oct after a thorough search of competing models from Ford, Hyundai, Maruti. I bought the XZ model and it cost me Rs 5 lacs on the road. The only accessories I bought from the showroom were the rubber mats inside and the splash mudguards. I did not opt for the alloy wheels.
The car has been mostly trouble free. There was one problem in warranty relating to car stopping in idle mode. This happened 4-5 months after purchase. Accelerator would not work. The car had to be towed to the workshop twice as they could not identify the problem.
Finally they changed the throttle body(BOSCH) and it appeared that the problem was solved. However, this problem reappeared after 4 years early in 2021. This time it was again towed to the workshop and after 2 days they said that it was probably a problem in the wiring harness. After a thorough check they did not find any specific defect but the computer output showed no problem. I have used it now for 3 months and I feel that the problem is solved - whatever it was.
Other small issues are:
1. The AC vents are flimsy and the adjusted knob came off in three of the vents.
2. The pressure switch for the reversing indicator(which shows on the screen) stops working after sometime and must be replaced. It is not expensive but a nuisance. Apart from this there was no other problem.
The car gives a mileage of 13.5 km/l in the city with AC running and 18 to 19 on long runs. The MID odometer display shows 2 km/l higher mileage so I had to check with tank fill to tank fill method.
The best part of the car is the Harman entertainment system which gives superb sound - better than cars costing 10 lacs. Also, the handling and suspension are superb. I have owned Maruti’s and Hondas and driven most of the sedans upto Rs 10 lacs but this car is better than most of them in handling and in soaking up imperfections on the road.
The boot size is good and the seats both in front and at the back are very comfortable. The gear shift is light and fairly smooth and clutch is also light. The car has ABS so braking is very effective and there is a lot of confidence while driving.
Lastly the body is made of reasonably thick metal sheet and the doors close with a solid sound. In a few minor accidents it feels like it is built like a tank. I believe it got 4 stars in the frontal crash test called GNCAP.
This is an update after 3 years. The car has done around 40000 km now in 6 years. Last 2 years was hardly anything thanks to the Pandemic. I have had no problems and the car is doing fine with regular servicing.